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Qatar Charity delivers food aid to IDPs in Gaza

Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 6,000 food baskets to displaced families, benefiting 30,000 people in in southern Gaza. This is part of its ongoing “How Long?' campaign. This is the second round of aid this winter from Qatar Charity, aimed at easing the suffering of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Gaza Strip. It comes as temperatures drop and heavy rains fall. The UNHCR has warned of a looming famine in Gaza, as people lack necessities like food to survive. These food baskets are part of Qatar Charity's 'Urgent Aid Distribution for Displaced Families in Gaza' project, carried out in partnership with the team of MERCY Worldwide. The project provides food and non-food aid to help local communities improve their quality of life. Earlier, over 4,600 blankets, 18,000 clothing packages, and shoes for both children and adults were distributed. The aid has provided significant relief to displaced families, especially given the severe food shortage. Because winter worsens the already harsh humanitarian conditions in crisis-hit regions, Qatar Charity's 'How Long?' campaign prioritizes aid to Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan, Yemen, northern Syria, and other countries facing extreme cold around the world. Qatar Charity urges individuals and companies in Qatar to support the winter campaign to reach as many needy people as possible, especially IDPs, refugees, and the vulnerable. Ways to Donate Generous individuals can donate to the campaign through Qatar Charity's website (https://qch.qa/winterEn) or make direct donations at Qatar Charity’s branches and collection points across the country. Donations can also be made via the hotline: 44290000. Additionally, a mobile collection representative can be requested to reach donors wherever they are.

26/12/2024

Qatar Charity sends second round of humanitarian aid to Syria
Qatar Charity (QC) has sent a second humanitarian convoy to Syria, as part of its ongoing “Reviving Hope” campaign to support the Syrian people. The convoy consists of 24 trucks carrying essential relief supplies, including food, warmth essentials, personal hygiene items, and medical supplies. This effort aims to address the urgent needs of the affected Syrian people in light of the difficult humanitarian conditions they are enduring. The second convoy departed from the Turkish-Syrian border, attended by Engineer Youssef bin Ahmed Al-Hammadi, a member of the Syria Response Team. He stated that this convoy is part of Qatar Charity's 'Reviving Hope' campaign. He indicated that this initiative coincides with the ongoing return of many Syrians to the areas they were forced to leave years ago, aiming to help them settle in suitable conditions and support their hopes for a better future. Al-Hammadi expressed hope that the convoy would provide much-needed assistance to help the people cope with the harsh winter and difficult living conditions. He highlighted Qatar’s humanitarian spirit and the generosity of its people, who have supported Syria for over 13 years. He urged Qatari philanthropists to continue their support for the campaign, noting that further convoys would follow in quick succession to reach as many affected people as possible and maximize the impact.' The second convoy includes flour for bakeries and needy families, food packages with essential supplies, winter clothing and shoes for five children, personal hygiene kits, medical supplies, and non-food items. These will be distributed in Aleppo, Hama, Idlib, and surrounding areas. This aid comes in response to the needs of over 16 million people within Syria, according to UN estimates. The campaign focuses on displaced and vulnerable families in urgent need of shelter, food, and essential services. This convoy is an extension of the first convoy, which delivered humanitarian aid via 40 trucks just a few days ago. The third convoy, as part of the 'Reviving Hope' campaign, is expected to be sent mid-next month, carrying flour bags, food baskets, personal hygiene items, non-food supplies, and winter clothing.
25/12/2024 More details  
Qatar Charity opens multi-service center in Chad’s Abéché
Thanks to the generous support of a Qatari woman, Qatar Charity (QC) has opened a multi-service center in Abéché, the capital of the Wadai region in Chad. The center has been handed over to the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), which will manage its operations in partnership with Qatar Charity. The center is set to offer educational services, along with providing clean water and healthcare for students and residents. The inauguration ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sultan of the Wadai Region, Cherif Abdelhadi Mahdi, Dr. Yusuf Hassan Taha, Director of ISESCO in Chad, and the Qatari donor, Aisha Abdulrahman Ubaidan, who built the center as an ongoing charity for the reward of her late parents. The center, one of Qatar Charity’s flagship projects, includes a primary school, a health center with multiple medical clinics, a pharmacy, and a laboratory. It also provides healthcare services, including reproductive health and vaccinations. The multi-service center features an artesian well, a water tank, a mosque, and 8 social housing units for teachers. Additionally, it will train teachers in Arabic language and Islamic studies. At the inauguration, the Sultan of the Wadai Region, Cherif Abdelhadi Mahdi, thanked the Qatari philanthropist who funded the establishment of the center. In his speech, he praised Qatar Charity's developmental and humanitarian efforts across Chad. He also urged Qatar Charity and generous donors in Qatar to help fund deep wells for clean drinking water, highlighting that Chadian women often travel 3 to 10 kilometers daily to fetch water. In his speech at the ceremony, Dr. Yusuf Hassan Taha, Director of ISESCO in Chad, praised Qatar Charity and its valuable partnership. He highlighted Qatar Charity’s significant role in providing high-quality educational infrastructure. He also mentioned that ISESCO would use the center to train 1,000 teachers in Arabic language and Islamic studies, as well as oversee the provision of other services through the center. In her speech, Mrs. Aisha Abdulrahman Ubaidan thanked Qatar Charity for its efforts in building the center, praising the quality and specifications of the building
24/12/2024 More details  
Qatar Charity implements urgent response project for flood-affected families in Sri Lanka
As part of its winter campaign ‘How Long’, Qatar Charity (QC), through its office in Sri Lanka, implemented an urgent response project for those affected by the flash floods that devastated large areas of the country. In coordination with the National Secretariat for Non-Governmental Organizations and the District Secretariat of Mannar, Qatar Charity's field teams distributed 1,000 food packages to the affected families in the district. Each package contains essential food items that will meet the needs of a beneficiary family for a full month. These efforts are part of Qatar Charity's commitment to supporting communities affected by natural disasters. The aim is to meet the immediate needs of those impacted by the floods caused by heavy rains across all provinces of Sri Lanka. The floods submerged vast areas of agricultural land and homes, forcing residents to flee to higher ground to avoid the risk of drowning. According to the Disaster Management Center's data, 59,269 families, consisting of 207,582 individuals, were affected by the floods. Additionally, 3,102 families, with 10,137 individuals, were relocated to safe areas. The most affected district was Mannar located in the northwest of Sri Lanka, where approximately 12,613 families were affected. The Additional District Secretary of Mannar, Mr. Dilishan Pius, commended Qatar Charity for its timely intervention, stating: 'We deeply appreciate the relief aid provided by Qatar Charity to the victims of the flash floods and heavy rains. Their consistent humanitarian efforts to support those in need are truly commendable.' The beneficiaries of the project expressed the significant positive impact of Qatar Charity’s relief efforts on their lives. Mrs. Washingitina, a beneficiary, said, 'We thank Qatar Charity for the help we desperately needed. When the floods hit our village, the water destroyed our homes and everything we owned, including food and furniture, forcing us to move into a small house to survive.' Mr. Sharif, another beneficiary, said, 'We lost our daily livelihood when the recent floods swept away our rice fields. This assistance from Qatar Charity provides immediate relief during this difficult time. We are deeply grateful to Qatar Charity and the people of Qatar for their valuable support.' It is worth mentioning that, in past months, Qatar Charity has provided 2,500 food packages to families affected by floods and landslides, supplied chemical fertilizers to around 3,500 small-scale farmers, and carried out several health initiatives, including providing medical supplies and eye surgeries.
23/12/2024 More details  

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