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Qatar Charity eye-care project benefits 1,000 people in Chad

Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered a specialist eye-care project for 1,000 people in Bokoro, in Chad’s Dababa Department, in partnership with the National Programme for the Prevention of Blindness. The project aimed to reduce avoidable blindness and improve patients’ quality of life. It responded to the healthcare needs of vulnerable communities for whom treatment costs and the distance to specialist facilities can prevent timely access to appropriate care. Without treatment, manageable eye conditions can lead to complications affecting patients’ ability to learn, work and carry out everyday activities. The initiative was funded by donations to the “27th Night Challenge”, held during Ramadan earlier this year to mobilize support for humanitarian and development projects, including health initiatives, in several countries. Comprehensive Eye Care The project provided examinations to diagnose eye conditions and determine the appropriate treatment for each patient. It also supplied prescription glasses to 300 people and medicines to 400 patients, while 300 surgical procedures were performed for cases requiring intervention. Depending on clinical assessment, the procedures included cataract removal, treatment for eligible glaucoma cases and correction of refractive errors. By combining examinations, glasses, medicines and surgery, the project provided care tailored to individual patients’ needs and helped reduce the risk of complications that could cause further deterioration in their sight. Supporting National Efforts Dr. Jibrine Dirdai, coordinator of the National Programme for the Prevention of Blindness, said: “This project provides important support for national efforts to combat blindness and improve eye-care services, particularly for people who face difficulties accessing treatment. It combines examinations, prescription glasses, medicines and surgical interventions according to patients’ needs.” He expressed hope that such initiatives would continue and expand to reach more areas and beneficiaries. Dr. Gilles Baikoto, director of Bokoro Hospital, said the project had enabled patients to access specialist services, including examinations, treatment, prescription glasses and surgery. He praised Qatar Charity’s support and its partnership with the National Programme for the Prevention of Blindness. Patients: Treatment Made a Difference Beneficiaries expressed their appreciation for the services provided through the project. Mr. Moussa Abakar, who underwent cataract surgery, said: “I needed treatment for cataracts that had affected my sight, and the project gave me the opportunity to receive the medical care I needed. I thank everyone who supported this work.” Mr. Ahmed Koudou, who received medicines, said: “The project helped me obtain the medicines I need to treat my eye condition. I thank Qatar Charity and the donors who helped provide treatment for patients in need.” Mr. Ousmane Daba, who received prescription glasses, said: “Getting glasses is an important step that helps me carry out my daily activities more easily. I thank everyone who contributed to this project.”

05/11/2026

Qatar Charity Inaugurates Solar-Powered Water Project in Tanzania

Qatar Charity (QC) inaugurated a solar-powered integrated water system in Chiboli Village, Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania, benefiting approximately 5,000 people, as part of its efforts to enhance access to safe and clean water for local communities. The project includes a deep borehole, a 45,000-liter storage tank, and two water distribution points, contributing to improved health and hygiene, reducing the burden of water collection, and supporting socio-economic development in the area. The inauguration was attended by Mr. Syed Shujaat Ali Shah, Acting Country Director of Qatar Charity Tanzania Branch, District Commissioner Ms. Janeth Mayanja, the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) officials, local leaders, and community members. Improved Access to Water Ms. Janeth Mayanja expressed her appreciation to Qatar Charity for implementing the project, noting that it will serve four villages, a health dispensary, and a secondary school. She noted that, before the project, residents had to travel approximately 3.5 kilometers to access water, emphasizing that the new facility will significantly improve the lives of local communities and enhance access to essential services. For his part, Mr. Syed Shujaat Ali Shah thanked the local authorities and community for their cooperation and support in implementing the project. He reaffirmed Qatar Charity’s commitment to continuing its development interventions across Tanzania, particularly in vulnerable communities, through sustainable development projects aimed at improving the lives of those most in need. Ongoing Efforts The project builds on Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts in Tanzania’s water sector. During the first half of 2026, its Tanzania Branch implemented several water projects, including more than 30 wells equipped with solar-powered systems, aimed at providing safe water sources, particularly in rural areas facing challenges in electricity supply. Qatar Charity recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the First Vice President’s Office of Zanzibar to strengthen cooperation in implementing humanitarian and development initiatives for persons with disabilities, as part of its efforts to expand its development interventions in Tanzania.

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Qatar Charity Distributes Food Baskets to Flood-Affected Families in Morocco

Qatar Charity has continued its humanitarian efforts to support families affected by floods and those most in need in Morocco. With support from generous donors, it carried out a food relief campaign in Tata Province, benefiting approximately 9,744 people. The campaign distributed 1,392 food baskets to flood-affected families and those most in need, as part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to ease the financial burden on affected households and strengthen their food security. The baskets contained staple food items sufficient to meet the beneficiary families’ needs for one month, helping them meet their food needs and cope with difficult living conditions. The project was implemented in coordination with local authorities, with organizational arrangements designed to ensure smooth distribution and the efficient delivery of assistance to eligible families. A Positive Impact The humanitarian initiative brought relief to beneficiaries. Fatima Al-Zahra, a mother of four, said: “We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Qatar Charity for this assistance. This initiative has had a positive impact on us and helped ease our daily burdens. Tata Province is among the areas at risk of flooding. In September 2024, the province experienced severe floods and flash floods that caused loss of life and property damage. Homes, roads, bridges, water and electricity networks, agricultural land, oases and local livelihoods were affected, increasing the vulnerability of several families and local communities.

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Qatar Charity completes 40 cardiac catheterization procedures for children in Somalia

Qatar Charity has concluded a campaign to treat heart defects in children, in cooperation with Somalia’s Ministry of Health, the Somali Sudanese Specialized Hospital and the Mogadishu Heart Center. Held under the “27th Night of Ramadan” initiative, part of the “Dafa‘Al-Bala” campaign, the closing ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federal Republic of Somalia. The campaign forms part of humanitarian efforts to strengthen specialized healthcare services for children with heart conditions in Somalia. 40 cardiac catheterization procedures

The campaign provided medical examinations and diagnostic assessments for 144 children with heart conditions and congenital heart defects. A total of 40 cardiac catheterization procedures were performed on children whose conditions required specialized treatment, under the supervision of a team of consultants and specialists in pediatric cardiology and cardiac catheterization. The campaign achieved a 95% success rate, with 38 of the 40 procedures performed successfully.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Mr. Abdulfattah Adam Moallim, Director of Qatar Charity’s Somalia Office, said the campaign had exceeded its target of treating 35 cases by performing 40 cardiac catheterization procedures for children. This was a direct response to growing medical needs, despite time constraints and implementation challenges. He added that Qatar Charity had sought to provide treatment for every child whose condition required urgent intervention, without excluding any eligible case. An open-heart surgery campaign

He also announced that Qatar Charity is preparing to launch a specialized campaign for pediatric open-heart surgery before the end of the year. The campaign will address cases requiring advanced surgical interventions whose treatment needs could not be met through cardiac catheterization and heart defect repair campaigns. Praise from partners and physicians

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed, Consultant in Pediatric Congenital Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization at the Mogadishu Heart Center and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at Mogadishu University, described the campaign’s success as a significant medical and humanitarian achievement. He noted that, for years, the medical team has shared in the hardships of families struggling to secure treatment for their children with heart conditions. He added that the campaign’s results had given dozens of children a new chance at life and a more hopeful future.

Dr. Iyad Al-Amouri, Consultant in Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization, expressed his pleasure at participating in the campaign in Mogadishu for the third consecutive time. He praised the trust placed in the medical team by Somali families and the considerable efforts of young Somali medical professionals, whom he described as an important asset for the future of the country’s health sector.

Dr. Nashaat Kamel Okasha Idris, Executive Director of the Somali Sudanese Specialized Hospital, also commended the campaign’s humanitarian and health outcomes. He emphasized that the initiative demonstrates the benefits of cooperation between charitable and medical institutions in serving children with illnesses and their families. Beneficiaries share their joy at recovery

Dahaba Mohamed Ahmed, the mother of one of the children treated during the campaign, expressed her gratitude to the organizers and the medical team. She said the initiative had restored hope to her family after years of hardship caused by her son’s heart condition.

She said: “My son suffered from a heart condition for a long time, and we lived with constant anxiety because we could not access specialized treatment. Today, following the successful procedure and the improvement in his health, we feel great joy and see a better future for him. I thank Qatar Charity, the doctors and everyone who contributed to this humanitarian initiative, which saved children’s lives and brought smiles to their families’ faces.” Ongoing medical campaigns

Qatar Charity previously carried out three specialized campaigns in Somalia to treat heart defects and conditions in children, benefiting 97 boys and girls. With the 40 cardiac catheterization procedures performed during the current campaign, the total number of children benefiting from therapeutic procedures and cardiac catheterization has risen to 137.

Three additional medical campaigns are expected to take place before the end of this year. These include a specialized pediatric open-heart surgery campaign to be conducted for the first time in Somalia. This marks a significant step toward expanding access to advanced treatment and enabling more children to receive specialized care within the country, without having to travel abroad.

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