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Qatar Charity signs a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Health

Qatar Charity signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka to supply medicines to public hospitals under the ministry. The project aims to benefit 47,000 patients, focusing particularly on chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. A ceremony was held by Qatar Charity's Sri Lanka office to mark the commencement of medication distribution, attended by Sri Lanka's Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Ramitha, Director-General of Health Services Mr. Asela Gunawardena, and representatives from the Ministry of Public Security and General Administration of Non-Governmental Organizations and Mr Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, Qatar Charity's Sri Lanka office director, emphasized the project's significance amid the health ministry's challenges in medicine supply, enhancing healthcare services for patients. He highlighted the project as a generous donation from the Qatari people to support public health and promote humanitarian values. In parallel with the medication supply project for health ministry hospitals, Qatar Charity is preparing to establish a primary healthcare center in an underserved area of Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to improve early screening and preventive treatment services for communicable and non-communicable diseases, particularly chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions. Additionally, Qatar Charity plans to provide medical beds to hospitals facing shortages of medical supplies. Qatar Charity is also gearing up to cover costs for cataract surgeries for low-income individuals, amidst challenging conditions in Sri Lanka's healthcare system, which struggles to provide primary and secondary care services and essential medications, particularly for cardiovascular, respiratory diseases, and other non-communicable diseases, which contribute to an 80% annual mortality rate. About 35% of the population under 35 suffers from hypertension.

25/07/2024

the Minister of State for International Cooperation commends the efforts of Qatar Charity Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Recently, Her Excellency Lulwa bint Rashid Al- Khater, Minister of State for International Cooperation, visited the Qatar Charity Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina along with Qatar's Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Meshal bin Ali Al Attiyah, and their accompanying delegation. This visit underscores the humanitarian and developmental cooperation between Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing Qatar's commitment to enhancing international partnerships in education, social development, and supporting initiatives that promote cultural exchange between nations. The purpose of this visit was to familiarize themselves with the projects and activities implemented by the Qatar Charity Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, aimed at supporting the Bosnian people and enhancing sustainable development in the country. The Qatari delegation was warmly received by Mr. Hassan Al Nuaimi, the General Supervisor of the Office, and Mr. Mohammed Oushan, the Office Director. A presentation was given highlighting the history of Qatar Charity Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, its projects, and the sectors it supports. Honoring Students Meanwhile, Her Excellency Lulwa bint Rashid Al- Khater, Minister of State for International Cooperation, honored the resident students at 'Doha Al Khair' residence for female students under Qatar Charity in Bosnia, on the graduation of the fifth batch for the academic year 2023-2024. This project is a significant initiative providing a supportive environment for female students to complete their studies. The Minister praised this pioneering project for female students in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar Charity's efforts across various fields. Pioneering Project It is worth noting that Qatar Charity established the university residence for female students in 2019 in the heart of Sarajevo, near four universities offering various scientific disciplines. The location was carefully chosen to provide a safe and comfortable environment for academic pursuits, benefiting students from low-income rural backgrounds aspiring for higher education and better futures. Additionally, Qatar Charity Office in Bosnia implements diverse projects across humanitarian and developmental sectors, enhancing healthcare and educational services, and contributing to improving the quality of life for local communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
24/07/2024 More details  
Qatar Charity launched the "Sudan Appeal " campaign
Sudan is currently experiencing one of the world's worst displacement crises, with over 11 million refugees and displaced persons, while 2 million people have sought refuge in neighboring countries. By the end of 2024, 17 million people are at risk of famine, and severe malnutrition threatens 4.6 million children across various Sudanese regions. The “Sudan Appeal ' campaign aims to provide food baskets, clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, healthcare services, and shelter tents. The campaign is expected to benefit over one million persons. Distribution of Food Baskets The campaign aims to provide food baskets to 550,000 people, containing essential food items to meet the needs of affected families, thereby addressing hunger among displaced children and families. Clean Drinking Water Many areas in Sudan suffer from severe shortages of clean drinking water. The campaign is working to provide safe drinking water to save the lives of 400,000 children and affected families. Sanitation Facilities Mobile sanitation units will be provided for 200,000 people in affected areas to prevent disease outbreaks, ensuring easy access for displaced persons, taking into consideration those with special needs and elderly individuals. Healthcare Given the crisis's escalation, Qatar Charity is working to provide healthcare and treatment for 200,000 patients, alongside improving healthcare services in different regions. Shelter The campaign plans to provide shelter tents for 250,000 affected individuals that restores a sense of security and stability for displaced families. Ongoing Efforts Qatar Charity has helped Sudan in various areas, including comprehensive relief, food supply, healthcare, water, and sanitation. Approximately 400,000 people have benefited from these projects across different regions. Qatar Charity invites people, citizens, and residents, to donate to the campaign through its website https://qch.qa/so-e , mobile application, and various digital platforms Donations can also be made via home collectors, who automatically locate the donor through the application, or by contacting the call center at 44920000. Collection points are also available in shopping malls and branches throughout the country. For more information and to donate, please visit Qatar Charity's website or download their app from
16/07/2024 More details  
Qatar Charity implements water projects and provides shelter for poor families
As part of its continuous efforts to improve the quality of life for needy families in Sri Lanka and provide them with a decent life, Qatar Charity’s office in Sri Lanka has implemented water projects and improving housing conditions. These interventions included digging deep water wells in various areas, and a house was handed over to one of the poor families fully equipped. Water projects With the support of philanthropists in Qatar, Qatar Charity has drilled 54 deep water wells in different areas of Sri Lanka, namely Gampha, Trincomalee, Batticlo, Ampara, and Anuradhapura in the eastern and north-central regions of Sri Lanka, as these areas suffer from scarcity of water sources and their pollution, which is pushing the population to bring water from places far from their areas of residence. one of the beneficiaries, Abdul Quddus Nias, said:' Our situation is very difficult due to the scarcity of water, which forces my children to go long distances to find water, and sometimes they are not able to go to school, but now, thanks to the well that Qatar Charity provided in our area, our lives have changed for the better'. He added: 'Everything has changed here. We have enough water to meet our needs and we share the water from this well with the people of the village. My children are very happy and go to school without any obstacles. I have noticed an improvement in their educational level. I am very grateful to the Qatari people and to Qatar Charity for their support.' Giving this opportunity to my family and the rest of the people of our region.” For his part, the Director General of the General Secretariat of Non-Governmental Organizations in Sri Lanka, Mr. Sanjeewa Wimalajunaratna, said: “My responsibilities as coordinator of local NGOs are not limited to monitoring and approving projects implemented by various international NGOs operating in Sri Lanka. We interact deeply with the beneficiaries and donor institutions and through... My follow-up of Qatar Charity’s programs and projects is exceptional. In every project they implement, there is a very high success rate, and they reach the poorest segments of society to make a difference in their lives.” He added: 'Qatar Charity has provided homes for the poor, water wells, economic empowerment projects, and education projects, to name a few. They have sponsored many orphan children and supported them until they finish their studies.' Providing housing Meanwhile, Qatar Charity's office in Sri Lanka built, and furnished a house and handed it over to a poor family that lost its breadwinner. The family was unable to rebuild their dilapidated house, which lacked the lowest standards of human life. Qatar Charity was quick to extend a helping hand to this family and provide them with a healthy and clean home. Mrs. Nosquia expressed her happiness in receiving the house, saying: “During the rain, life stops in our village, My situation and my children are very difficult due to the lack of a safe house to shelter us, but now, thanks to Qatar Charity, we have a house and my children will go to school without fear of the teacher.” Because their books got wet due to the rain, and I will be able to receive my friends We will live a happy life.” It is worth noting that many families in Sri Lanka lack housing in a clean and safe house, considering the inability of many families to build homes due to weak financial capabilities and the difficult living situation.
08/07/2024 More details  

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