Qatar Charity (QC) organized a panel discussion during the “QFFD Sustainability Summit 2023” lunched by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) in Expo 2023 Doha. The panel discussion shed light on water security and climate resilience. Representatives from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Save the Children participated in the panel discussion.

During his opening remarks in the panel discussion, Mr. Manaa Al-Ansari, Director of the Field Offices department at Qatar Charity. said, “Water is a fundamental necessity for life. It is essential for the prosperity and well-being of communities around the world. However, the impact of climate change is placing immense pressure on very limited water supply.”

Al-Ansari added, “Last year, we all witnessed the raging floods in Pakistan and Sudan, the drought in Somalia. In the face of these challenges, we, at Qatar Charity, recognize the importance of implementing effective strategies to ensure water security.”

He stated, “We quickly mobilized ourselves to provide immediate response, proudly reaching more than 5 million people last year. We also provided more than 2 million with access to WASH services across 49 countries in 2022.”

He stated that Qatar Charity focuses on long-term solutions to build resilience of communities and to ensure they are better prepared for future challenges. He indicated that this discussion is very important to exchange knowledge and encourage collaboration that pave the way for a sustainable and resilient future.

He thanked QFFD for hosting this important summit, noting that the organizations participating in the summit have been long-standing partners of Qatar Charity, and thanks to these partnerships, Qatar Charity continues to deliver effective humanitarian response and development assistance.

It is worth mentioning that the summit also featured the participation of Global Green Growth Institute and World Food Program. The event explored the importance of integrating SDG 8 - economic empowerment - into food security, water security, and climate change-focused development projects, acknowledging the crucial role of sustainable economic growth in overcoming these challenges.