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Qatar Charity, UNHCR sign strategic pact to aid refugees in Mali

Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Bamako, Mali, to bolster humanitarian response and provide vital support to refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities across the country. The signing ceremony was attended by H.E Hamad bin Muazzi Al Shammari, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Mali. The agreement was signed by Mr. Said Zoulgami, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Mali branch, and Mr. Pierre Camara, UNHCR’s Representative in Mali. This milestone agreement builds on a longstanding partnership between the two organizations and spans key sectors, including protection, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, housing, and social cohesion. Speaking at the event, Mr. Said Zoulgami stated: “We are proud of this collaboration, which reflects our shared commitment to restoring dignity and hope for the most vulnerable. Through this protocol, we aim to bridge the gap between emergency relief and sustainable development, while strengthening the resilience of refugees and host communities. For his part, H.E Hamad bin Muazzi Al Shammari emphasized: “This agreement embodies the humanitarian values that unite the State of Qatar and UNHCR, reinforcing our joint efforts to support refugees and host communities in a way that promotes security and stability.” Mr. Pierre Camara, UNHCR’s Resident Representative in Mali, welcomed the partnership, commending Qatar Charity’s decade-long commitment to supporting refugees in the country and underscoring Qatar’s influential role in advancing UN-led humanitarian efforts worldwide.

20/11/2025

With donor support, Qatar Charity constructs homes for Yemen’s IDPs
Qatar Charity (QC), in partnership with the Humanitarian Development Program, is implementing the “Al-Khair Aat City” project in Yemen’s Marib Governorate to provide safe, sustainable housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs). The project, funded by Qatari donors, aims to replace tents with durable homes and integrated services. About 40% of the work is complete, with full delivery expected by year-end. The city will feature 250 climate-resilient housing units (caravans), each 48 m² with two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Facilities include a school, mosque, health unit, vocational training center, sports field, and camp administration. Infrastructure will cover water and sewage networks, solar power, child-friendly spaces, and green areas with 700 trees to promote environmental sustainability. Beyond shelter, the initiative focuses on education and skills training to help families regain self-reliance. Dr. Khaled Nasser Al-Shujani, Assistant Director-General of the Executive Unit for IDPs in Marib, hailed the initiative as a “game-changing project,” noting that Marib hosts the largest number of displaced families in Yemen. He expressed gratitude to Qatari donors for their generosity and urged international charities and donors to support similar sustainable projects that go beyond temporary relief and lay the foundations for stability and dignity. It is worth mention that Qatar Charity has implemented similar housing projects for displaced communities in northern Syria, Djibouti, and Somalia, reflecting its commitment to long-term humanitarian impact.
18/11/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity signs MoU with Gambia’s Ministry of Social Welfare
Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gambia’s Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare to strengthen cooperation in social protection, economic empowerment, and improving the quality of life for vulnerable groups. The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Fatou Sanyang Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare; H.E. Abdullah Jassim Al-Kuwari, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Qatar in Gambia; and Mr. Mustafa Essatte, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Gambia, alongside senior officials and civil society representatives. The MoU was signed by Mr. Ilo Jallow, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, and Mr. Mustafa Essatte, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Gambia. Speaking at the event, Minister Fatou Kinteh stressed the importance of this partnership, saying: 'This cooperation represents a pivotal step in achieving the ministry’s goals of strengthening social protection for vulnerable groups, empowering women economically and socially, improving care services for children and the elderly, and supporting social inclusion programs to raise living standards in rural communities. We believe that working hand-in-hand with Qatar Charity will deliver tangible and sustainable impact on the ground.' She expressed her gratitude to the Embassy of Qatar, Qatar Charity, and the people of Qatar for their continued support. H.E. Abdullah Al-Kuwari praised the initiative, noting its role in advancing social development and economic empowerment in Gambia. Mr. Mustafa Essatte, Director of Qatar Charity in Gambia, said the MoU reflects a shared commitment to supporting vulnerable groups, empowering women, and improving living standards. He stressed the importance of joint efforts for sustainable impact and thanked the minister, the Qatari envoy, and the people of Qatar for their continued support. The ceremony also marked the distribution of essential aid, including 200 kitchen sets, 320 solar-powered lamps, 69 blood pressure monitors, 19 sewing machines, 14 vegetable stalls, and 4 electric wheelchairs for persons with special needs. Over the past three months, Qatar Charity’s Gambia office implemented 28 solar-powered wells in 28 villages, benefiting about 8,400 people. It also launched six sheep-farming projects, five poultry projects, distributed 62 sewing machines, set up 26 fruit and vegetable stalls, and provided three motorbikes, supporting 102 low-income families. Social and educational efforts included distributing 90 blood sugar monitors, 11 school bag and uniform projects, 15 bicycles for orphans, building a home for a mother of orphans, and constructing a mosque covering 80 square meters.
17/11/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity projects combat unemployment and improve environment in Chad
In a strategic move to support sustainable development in Chad, Qatar Charity has implemented 260 economic empowerment projects, including the distribution of 130 three-wheeled motorcycles and 130 auto rickshaws. The initiative, generously funded by philanthropists in Qatar, aims to reduce youth unemployment, improve mobility for vulnerable communities, and enhance environmental services in underserved areas. In Abéché, 100 unemployed youth received the tricycles, while 130 rickshaws were distributed to help others enter the workforce and generate sustainable income. In N'Djamena, 30 tricycles were handed over to the municipality to support waste collection and improve public hygiene. The initiative received commendation from Chadian authorities for its tangible contribution to local development. Officials emphasized Qatar Charity’s effective role in empowering youth and creating sustainable employment opportunities through the distribution of motorcycles and rickshaws. They also highlighted the project’s environmental benefits, noting its support for cleaner neighborhoods and reduced pollution—fully aligned with the goals of sustainable urban development.
16/11/2025 More details  

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