Qatar Charity’s relief convoys set off today for Syrian refugees

‘Qatar Relief Convoys’ organized by Qatar Charity (QC) set off today from the Turkish-Syrian border to deliver food, shelter, and health aid, as well as winter supplies, to Syrian refugees in three countries.

As the Syrian refugees continue to suffer due to the bitter cold, rain, and snow, this drive comes from Qatar Charity as part of its "Warmth and Peace" campaign, aiming to lessen their plight in the cold season. 

The drive, which includes 200 convoys, targets Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon from February 15 to March 10.

The aid delivered by ‘Qatar Relief Convoys’ reflects the bright philanthropic image of the people in Qatar and their love to do good, give, and support those in need, especially in light of the continuing cold winter when refugees are struggling to survive.

As the displaced and refugees are living in challenging situations due to the adverse weather conditions, Qatar Charity calls on benefactors in Qatar to extend support to ‘Qatar Relief Convoys’ to maximize the number of beneficiary refugees, keeping them warm and meeting their basic needs in this disastrous time.

How to Donate

Benefactors can donate QR 100,000 to provide food, health, and winter aid for 100 families, in addition to donating QR 1000 for the benefit of a refugee family and providing a caravan worth 15,000 for a family.

Donations can be made through Qatar Charity’s collection points, branches, website, and or app, in addition to dialing 44667711 or requesting a ‘home collector’ across the country.
According to UNHCR, more than 6.6 million Syrians have been forced to flee their country. The vast majority – approximately 5.5 million refugees – have found refuge in neighboring countries, primarily in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq.

Syrian refugees have sought asylum in more than 125 countries, but the vast majority live in neighboring countries within the region, such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt. Turkey alone hosts the largest population - 3.6 million.

Approximately 92 percent of refugees who have fled to neighboring countries live in rural and urban settings, with only an 8 percent living in refugee camps. 

Qatar Charity distributes winter aid to Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Jordan

Qatar Charity (QC) launched the second phase of the “Qatar Relief Convoys” campaign in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where it distributed food and winter aid to Syrian and Palestinian refugees and Jordanian needy families in several governorates of the kingdom.

The second phase of the drive was launched in the presence of the Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Qatar to Jordon Mr. Hamad Al Mahmoud and Assistant Secretary-General of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) Mohammed Nasser Al Kilani.

The first consignment of aid, which is delivered in Jordan within the framework of the campaign, aims to meet the needs of more than 1758 refugee and Jordanian families, with approximately 9,000 individuals. The aid is distributed via coupons for food packages, health supplies, blankets, and fuel.

The ‘Qatar Relief Convoys’ drive comes from Qatar Charity as part of its "Warmth and Peace" campaign that aims to meet the needs of 200,000 beneficiaries  in Jordon over the course of the three-month campaign to address the humanitarian conditions resulting from the coronavirus crisis.

On this occasion, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al-Thani thanked Qatar Charity, emphasizing that the State of Qatar seeks to strengthen humanitarian cooperation with various bodies. He also praised the efforts of the Jordanian government and JHCO for facilitating the work of Qatar Charity in Jordan.

Assistant Secretary-General of the JHCO Mohammed Nasser Al Kilani said that they are continuing to implement projects for Jordanian families, as well as for Syrian and Palestinian refugees, with the support of Qatar Charity, noting the positive impact of this aid on the lives of the beneficiaries.

The aid delivered by ‘Qatar Relief Convoys’ reflects the bright philanthropic image of the people in Qatar and their love to do good, give, and support those in need, especially in light of the continuing cold winter when refugees are struggling to survive.

It is worth noting that the blankets distributed within the drive were produced by the refugees, who received income-generating projects from Qatar Charity in Jordon. This comes to encourage them to earn a living and uplift the standards of living.

The drive, which includes 200 convoys, targets Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon, in addition to internally displaced people within Syrian, until March 10. It aims to deliver aid worth QR 20 million to 120,000 refugees and displaced persons.

As the displaced and refugees are living in challenging situations due to the adverse weather conditions, Qatar Charity urges benefactors in Qatar to extend support to ‘Qatar Relief Convoys’ to maximize the number of beneficiary refugees, keeping them warm and meeting their essential needs.

Donations can be made through Qatar Charity’s collection points, branches, website, and by app, in addition to dialing 44667711 or requesting a “home collector” across the country.

Qatar Charity delivers relief aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon’s Arsal

Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed winter and relief aid to Syrian refugees in Arsal, Lebanon to meet their urgent needs and alleviate their suffering, given the problematic humanitarian situation faced by the refugees. The aid comes as part of Qatar Charity’s ongoing “Qatar Relief Convoys” drive.

The first consignment of aid, which is distributed in Arsal, in cooperation with the Islamic Medical Association, aims to meet the needs of more than 2,700 families, with approximately 13,500 individuals.  The 9 trucks of aid include basic food and other things.

This aid comes in response to the urgent humanitarian needs of the Syrian refugees in the camps of Arsal to lessen their plight, which was multiplied by the bitter cold, rain and snow.

The relief drive, which includes 200 convoys, set off from the Turkish-Syrian border to meet the essential needs of internally displaced Syrians and Syrian refugees in Turkey. Then, it arrived in Jordan where it implemented its second phase, distributing winter aid to Syrian and Palestinian refugees and needy Jordanian families affected by the coronavirus. Finally, it reached the Syrian refugee camps in Arsal to implement the third phase of the relief aid distribution.  

The ‘Qatar Relief Conveys’, which comes as part of Qatar Charity’s “Warmth and Peace” campaign, will continue to deliver aid until March. It aims to provide aid worth QR 20 million to 120,000 refugees and displaced persons.

As the displaced and refugees are facing a tough situation, Qatar Charity has urged benefactors in Qatar to support these convoys to maximize the number of Syrian beneficiaries in these countries, keeping them warm and meeting their basic needs in view of the adverse weather conditions.

Donations can be made through Qatar Charity’s collection points, branches, website and app, in addition to dialing 44667711 or requesting for a ‘home collector’ across the country.