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Qatar Charity launches its largest food basket distribution project.

As part of its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable families during the winter season, Qatar Charity has launched its largest winter food basket distribution project in several Syrian governorates, in coordination with the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Damascus. The project aims to distribute 6,800 food baskets to families, each containing 64 kilograms of essential food items to meet a family's needs for a full month. This initiative contributes to enhancing food security for families amidst the difficult living conditions. The importance of this project is heightened by the intensifying cold waves of winter, which are accompanied by rising living costs and difficulty in securing necessities, especially for the most vulnerable families. In this context, His Excellency Mr. Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Syria, affirmed that this project reflects Qatar's unwavering commitment to supporting the Syrian people. He noted that 'implementing this project at this time comes in response to the increasing needs of Syrian families during the winter season and embodies Qatar's keenness to stand by its brothers and sisters in Syria and alleviate their humanitarian and living burdens.' His Excellency added that the ongoing coordination with relevant authorities aims to deliver aid to those who deserve it with complete transparency and efficiency, ensuring the desired humanitarian impact. This project is one of the largest winter food distribution projects this year and exemplifies effective humanitarian cooperation in supporting the resilience of Syrian families and improving their living conditions during the winter.

21/01/2026

Qatar Charity Opens Charity Exhibition to Support Palestine
Qatar Charity opened a charity exhibition last Thursday at the Regency Halls, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people. The opening was attended by Mr. Ahmed Yousef Fakhro, Executive Director of Communication and Community Impact at Qatar Charity, and Mr. Abdul Aziz Jassim Hajji, Executive Director of International Operations, underscoring the executive management's support for humanitarian and community initiatives. Variety and Affordable Prices The exhibition targets women and children exclusively, featuring a wide and diverse range of products including clothing, handicrafts, toys, and food. This year, multiple halls have provided a comfortable and comprehensive shopping experience for families. For the first time, the exhibition includes an entire outlet hall showcasing new products at discounted prices, in addition to a dedicated hall for games and recreational activities for children. This allows mothers to shop comfortably and reinforces the family-oriented nature of the event. On this occasion, Mr. Ahmed Yousef Fakhro said: “We are delighted to open this charity exhibition, the proceeds of which will be dedicated entirely to supporting Palestine.” He added: “We believe in the importance of community initiatives that allow everyone to contribute to humanitarian work, and we appreciate the efforts of the teams and volunteers in making this exhibition a success. We ask God to place this work on the scales of good deeds for everyone involved.” For her part, Ms. Kaltham Al-Emadi, the organizer of the charity market, affirmed that this exhibition is a great collective effort, noting that the team made continuous efforts to ensure the success of this humanitarian initiative. Al-Emadi added that her connection to the Palestinian cause began in her childhood, emphasizing that every visitor to the exhibition contributes directly to supporting Palestine by participating in this charitable event. She explained that this year’s exhibition is distinguished by a wide variety of goods on display, stressing that all products are new and carefully selected to meet the needs of women and children. She explained that the exhibition is spread across two main halls and an outdoor area, in addition to a dedicated children's hall. She noted that the diversity encompasses all sections, both in terms of the types of exhibits and the participating organizations. She said, 'Every section is diverse, and everything is new and excellent. This year, for the first time, we have a complete outlet section.' For her part, Dr. Latifa Al-Darwish, a volunteer and participant in the charity market, expressed the importance of these humanitarian initiatives that combine giving with community work. She emphasized that such events are not limited to fundraising but also contribute to establishing a culture of solidarity and social responsibility, especially considering the difficult humanitarian conditions faced by the Palestinian people. Al-Darwish pointed out that the charity market represents a positive space for interaction, allowing the community to actively participate in supporting humanitarian causes through simple yet impactful initiatives. She affirmed that the high turnout at the exhibition reflects the community's awareness and eagerness to contribute to charitable work. This exhibition comes as part of Qatar Charity's ongoing efforts to diversify its humanitarian work tools and create community initiatives that contribute to supporting those in need and promote the values of solidarity and mutual support by involving various segments of society in the journey of giving.
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Qatar Charity delivers vital assistance to Sudanese refugees in Chad
Amid the worsening humanitarian crisis faced by thousands of Sudanese refugees fleeing armed conflict, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of donors, announced the provision of humanitarian assistance to Iriba Camp in the Wadi Fira region of eastern Chad at the beginning of 2026. The intervention responds to growing priority needs in food security and emergency shelter. The assistance included the distribution and installation of 600 tents, along with 600 food baskets, benefiting a total of 1,200 refugee families—approximately 8,400 individuals. This initiative forms part of efforts to strengthen the emergency humanitarian response through projects aimed at improving living conditions for the most vulnerable groups, particularly newly arrived refugees at the camp. The food baskets were distributed in coordination with the National Commission for the Reception and Reintegration of Refugees in Chad (CNARR) to help alleviate food insecurity. Each basket contained essential food items sufficient for a full month, benefiting 600 refugee families, or 4,200 individuals. On the shelter front, 600 emergency tents were distributed and installed in accordance with international humanitarian standards, with each tent measuring 4 × 5 meters. The shelter project was implemented in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which provided technical support and oversaw planning and quality control of materials, including the establishment of sanitation facilities at the camp in line with SPHERE standards. CNARR facilitated land access and necessary authorizations, while the Iriba Municipality contributed by supporting field operations and coordinating local efforts. Mr. Idriss Mahamat Ali Abdallah Nassour, Permanent Secretary of CNARR, expressed his appreciation for Qatar Charity’s humanitarian response, commending its commitment to addressing the growing needs of refugees while adhering to international standards. He emphasized the importance of sustaining such support amid the continued influx of refugees. For his part, Mr. Issakha Mahamat Tebir, Mayor of Iriba, stated that these interventions have helped ease the suffering of refugees and contributed to enhancing stability. He also praised the quality of assistance delivered and the strong spirit of partnership demonstrated throughout the implementation process. From inside the camp, Sudanese refugee Mawadda expressed her gratitude for the tent provided, saying it has restored a sense of safety and protection for her family after a long period of hardship.
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Qatar Charity, UNHCR sign agreement to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Qatar Charity (QC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU), accompanied by a Data Sharing Addendum, to enhance their joint response to the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The LoU was signed as part of a broader cooperation framework aimed at strengthening coordination and collaboration between the two organizations, particularly in the areas of shelter and settlement, as well as the provision of humanitarian aid materials and essential services for the most vulnerable refugee populations. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ivo Freijsen, Representative of UNHCR Bangladesh, and Mr. Zakarya Al Motair, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Bangladesh Branch. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Ivo Freijsen underscored the growing challenges facing the Rohingya refugee response in the coming year. “Funding challenges in 2026 are expected to be extremely difficult,” he said. “In this context, strong partnerships with humanitarian organizations like Qatar Charity are more important than ever. Enhanced coordination will allow us to better prioritize life-saving assistance and ensure that limited resources reach those who need them most.” For his part, Mr. Zakarya Al Motair reaffirmed Qatar Charity’s long-standing commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. “Qatar Charity remains fully committed to standing with the Rohingya people,” he stated. “This Letter of Understanding opens new opportunities for deeper collaboration with UNHCR to support the most vulnerable refugees who are living in extremely harsh conditions in one of the world’s largest and most congested refugee camps.” He added that the partnership reflects Qatar Charity’s belief in collective humanitarian action, noting that coordinated efforts are essential to address the complex and protracted nature of the Rohingya crisis. Qatar Charity has been continuing its humanitarian support for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar since 2017 and expanded its assistance to Bhasan Char in 2021. Its multi-sectoral interventions are designed to improve living conditions and uphold the dignity of refugees, with a focus on shelter and settlement, emergency relief, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), school feeding, and healthcare services in both camp and relocation settings. Through these sustained humanitarian efforts, Qatar Charity has been addressing urgent life-saving needs while also supporting longer-term well-being and resilience among displaced communities. Last year, Qatar Charity’s humanitarian interventions in Bangladesh benefited 467,076 Rohingya refugees, contributing to improved safety, health, and protection for one of the world’s most vulnerable refugee populations.
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