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Qatar Charity's mobile clinic delivers breast cancer screening to rural Mauritania

Doha, Qatar | June 15, 2025 Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a mobile clinic for early breast cancer detection in Mauritania, as part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable families and underserved communities with life-saving healthcare services. The clinic was officially handed over to Ithar, a charity organization, during a ceremony attended by Mauritania’s Minister of Social Affairs, Childhood and Family Safia Mint N'Tehah, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health Alia Mint Mankous, the Acting Charge d'Affairs of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Mauritania Fahad Salem Al Dosari, Sheikh Dr. Ali Al-Qaradaghi, and senior officials from Qatar Charity. The mobile unit aims to provide early screening for breast and cervical cancer, particularly in remote areas. Statistics show that these cancers account for approximately 18% of all annual cancer cases in Mauritania. The clinic is expected to significantly enhance community health by enabling timely diagnosis for more women. Speaking at the event, Eng. Omer Abdelaziz Mohamed, country director of Qatar Charity’s Mauritania Branch, emphasized that healthcare remains a top priority for the organization, especially for families unable to afford medical services, highlighting the urgent need to support cancer patients. He announced the launch of two key projects: the completion of a long-awaited cancer hospital—described as a dream for many patients and healthcare professionals—and the deployment of the mobile clinic for early detection of breast and cervical cancer, in partnership with Ithar. The President of Ithar, Mohamed Yasslem Abdullah expressed deep gratitude for the mobile clinic, calling it a transformative gift from the Qatari people. He noted its potential to bring critical screening services closer to rural populations and praised Qatari donors for their continued support of the hospital construction project. Renowned scholar Dr. Ali Mohieddin Al-Qaradaghi also lauded the initiative, underscoring the historical role of endowments in advancing healthcare and social services. He called for greater investment in such projects to strengthen the health sector.

16/06/2025

Qatar Charity Launches Eid al-Adha Project in Sudan and Chad
With the generous support of donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity has launched its annual Eid al-Adha initiative in Sudan and Chad, aiming to reach the most vulnerable communities through the distribution of Udhiyah. The campaign is part of Qatar Charity’s broader seasonal efforts for 2025 (1446 AH) to bring hope and joy to those most in need around the world. Sudan: Reaching Displaced and Affected Families In Sudan, the initiative focuses on regions affected by conflict and displacement. Working hand in hand with local authorities and humanitarian partners, Qatar Charity is distributing meat from 160 Udhiyah to more than 1,600 beneficiaries primarily internally displaced persons, refugees, and impoverished families. Field teams from Qatar Charity visited distribution points, taking part in the process and witnessing firsthand the impact of the campaign. Joy was evident on the faces of recipients who welcomed the aid with gratitude and warm prayers for the people of Qatar. Local officials praised the charity’s transparent and organized approach, which ensures that help reaches those who need it most. Chad: Thousands Benefit Across the Country Meanwhile in Chad, Qatar Charity is implementing the project across several regions including the capital, N’Djamena. The campaign will benefit over 17,640 individuals through the distribution of 105,840 kilograms of meat, sourced from 1,776 Udhiyah. Local partners and officials in Chad commended the initiative, noting its deep impact on underserved communities and its role in bringing a sense of dignity and joy during Eid. A Different Kind of Eid For many of the beneficiaries, especially those in refugee camps or impoverished neighborhoods, this year’s Eid was unlike any other. The gift of meat, which many families had not tasted for months, turned their Eid into a moment of celebration. One refugee in Chad expressed his gratitude, saying: “I never expected we’d have meat this Eid. This is a blessing from God, and we thank the people of Qatar for remembering us.” Local leaders described the campaign as a powerful message of solidarity from Qatar, reflecting the values of compassion, generosity, and shared humanity. Through this initiative, Qatar Charity continues to affirm its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities around the world not just with aid, but with hope. Côte d'Ivoire Continuing its support for those in need during Eid al-Adha in many countries around the world, Qatar Charity's team in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, implemented Udhiyah project, bringing great joy on the 'greatest of days' to needy families there. They expressed their happiness at alleviating their suffering and providing Udhiyah for themselves and their children, after they were unable to purchase Udhiyah due to the difficult economic conditions they are experiencing. Touré Mariam, President of the Association of Widows and Deprived Women in Adjamé, said that she and her widowed sisters thank Qatar Charity and the charitable people in Qatar for providing them with meat on Eid. She added that they never expected to receive Udhiyah meat after the death of their husbands.
16/06/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity’s solar-pow water stations benefit over 12,500 people in Pakistan
In a transformative step toward addressing chronic water shortages in Pakistan’s underserved areas, Qatar Charity (QC) has successfully installed 17 solar-powered water stations in Sindh province—9 in Khairpur district and 8 in Sanghar district—bringing clean, safe drinking water to more than 12,750 people These interventions, part of Qatar Charity’s broader efforts to improve access to clean water, aim to leverage sustainable energy solutions to deliver safe drinking water to vulnerable communities—particularly in areas where conventional water infrastructure is either non-functional or severely limited. Access to safe drinking water remains a pressing concern in both districts. In Khairpur, approximately 40% of the underground water is contaminated and unfit for human consumption. The situation is further exacerbated by the poor state of public water infrastructure — only 3 out of 20 drinking water supply schemes are currently functional, with the rest requiring extensive and costly rehabilitation. In neighboring Sanghar, nearly half the groundwater is unsafe to drink. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Fawad Hussain Shah, Deputy Commissioner of Khairpur, emphasized the urgency of addressing water scarcity in rural areas, especially amid intensifying heatwaves linked to climate change. “The support of organizations like Qatar Charity is vital in ensuring clean water reaches those most in need,” he said, hoping continued collaboration with Qatar Charity to uplift vulnerable communities. The impact of these efforts is already being felt on the ground. “Today, our children are safe from disease and use clean water even for prayer,” said 58-year-old beneficiary Rasool Bux from Khairpur. “We used to suffer from diarrhea and malaria due to contaminated water. Thanks to Qatar Charity, that has changed.” In Sanghar, 31-year-old Sobia Ayat recalled the devastation of the 2022 floods, which left her village without access to clean water. “We were forced to drink brackish water, which led to widespread illness. Now, thanks to the solar water station built by Qatar Charity, we have clean water for ourselves and our livestock. Our entire village is grateful.” In 2024 alone, Qatar Charity constructed 106 hand pumps, 14 solar water stations, 12 deep solar water stations, and 14 twin-set latrines across the province, collectively benefiting over 40,400 people. Qatar Charity invites Qatari citizens and residents to seize the blessings of Dhul-Hijjah’s first ten days by supporting its projects, especially water projects, emphasizing the profound spiritual reward of good deeds during this sacred time. Generous individuals can donate to the campaign through Qatar Charity's website (https://qch.qa/aWater) and app (https://qch.qa/appen). Alternatively, donations can be made through the 'Home Collector' service on the app, by calling 44290000, or at Qatar Charity branches and collectors in shopping malls.
04/06/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity Supports Tekayas to Feed Displaced Persons in Khartoum
Qatar Charity in Sudan has implemented new humanitarian interventions to support several Tekayas and needy families in Khartoum State, providing essential food supplies to help provide free meals to needy families affected by the war. Qatar Charity teams were able to deliver food aid to areas in Khartoum that have recently witnessed a large voluntary return of families displaced by the war to areas in East Nile, Burri, and Khartoum. Commendation from the Humanitarian Aid Commission Meanwhile, Khaled Abdel Rahim, the Humanitarian Aid Commissioner in Khartoum State, said that many families affected by the war have benefited from the food aid provided by Qatar Charity, which has had a profound impact in meeting their food needs and bringing joy to their hearts. Many citizens who benefited from the food baskets expressed their sincere gratitude to Qatar Charity for supporting them and providing them with the necessary assistance. He added, 'We were very pleased with Qatar Charity's distribution of food supplies to a group of families and some of the tekayas in Karari locality last March.' Supporting Vulnerable Groups Public figures expressed their appreciation for Qatar Charity's continued support for vulnerable groups and needy families who receive their food needs from the tekayas. Abu Mohammed, one of the thousands of Sudanese who lost their jobs and savings due to the war, said he now receives his children's food needs from the tekaya in his neighborhood with generous support from Qatari people. He pointed out that the provision of significant quantities of flour, lentils, rice, sugar, and oil by Qatar Charity, other humanitarian organizations, and people living abroad has contributed to the tekayas' continued operation amid extremely difficult and complex economic conditions. Confronting Acute Hunger In this context, United Nations reports indicate that Sudan has the largest number of displaced persons in the world, estimated at 11 million. A third of the population is at risk of acute hunger. Amid these complex humanitarian conditions and the loss of approximately 9 million people's homes, jobs, and savings, several community initiatives have emerged to revive the values ​​of solidarity and compassion in society. This has revived the concept of 'tekayas,' which provide free food to hundreds of thousands of families lacking necessities. Qatar Charity provided support to many popular takayas in the Karari locality in Khartoum State with baskets containing food supplies and dates. Manal Hassan Rahma Al-Khidr, supervisor of the Manal Tekaya in Thawra District 19 in Karari locality, said that Qatar Charity teams reached them at their location and distributed a large quantity of dates, meeting the needs of the estimated 1,700 beneficiaries. She pointed to the great need for more support and food interventions from charitable people to help the needy families who benefit from the full meals provided at the takaya. It is worth noting that Qatar Charity's field teams have implemented major interventions in the field of food security in Khartoum State. The Takaya Idima (Feeding the Displaced) and the host community had a significant share of this intervention, which last year aimed to distribute 50,000 food baskets to families affected by the war in various states of Sudan.
02/06/2025 More details  

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