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New Health Center in Ghana Puts an End to the Suffering of Thousands of Patients

Qatar Charity has put an end to the suffering of thousands of women and children in northern Ghana who had to travel long distances to receive medical care. Thanks to the generous support from the people of Qatar, it has established a new, specialized health center offering essential medical services. This initiative is part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts in West Africa. The new health center, built on an area of 375 square meters, includes dedicated wings for women, children, and men. It features a maternity ward, a fully equipped laboratory, a pharmacy, consultation rooms, as well as isolation and medical examination areas. Additionally, it has a waiting area, and a specialized dental section equipped with the latest tools. High-Quality Healthcare The center’s inauguration in the 'Gombihini-Tamale' area was attended by several executive, parliamentary, community, and religious leaders, all of whom expressed their happiness with the medical services the center provides to the community and their appreciation for Qatar Charity’s continued efforts to support and enhance the healthcare sector in Ghana. Mr. Idrissu Abdul Jabaro, the chief of the “Gombihini” area, expressed during the opening ceremony that the establishment of the health center by Qatar Charity marks a new chapter in the development of their community, as it provides a solution to the health challenges they have faced for a long time. He added: 'For a long time, many of our people had to travel long distances to get medical care, often resulting in delays that could mean the difference between life and death. Today, with this clinic in our community, we can access timely and high-quality healthcare services.' Enhancing Maternal and Child Health Meanwhile, Dr. Sido Brekisu Abu Bakr, Director of Health for the 'Central Tamale' area, stated that the clinic established by Qatar Charity would address many issues, including the long travel distances to receive medical care and the pressure on existing healthcare facilities. She said that they are now better equipped to provide essential services such as maternal and child health, disease prevention, and emergency care. Dr. Sido expressed her appreciation for Qatar Charity’s efforts in setting up the health center and promised that it would be operated with skilled staff to provide the highest standards of healthcare. She added: 'Let us use this achievement as an inspiration for all of us to continue working together for a healthier and more prosperous future for our community.' Generous Support and Lasting Impact On his part, Ibrahim Muntala Mohammed, a Member of Parliament for the 'Central Tamale' area, stated that Qatar Charity’s investment in the community and its generous support in establishing health centers and providing medical services will have a lasting impact. Now, families can access basic healthcare services at the center without having to travel long distances, as was the case before Qatar Charity’s intervention and the support of the good people of Qatar, for whom we pray for blessings and great rewards.

13/01/2025

Qatar Charity delivers aid to persons with special needs in Djibouti
Qatar Charity (QC) has provided essential assistance to people with special needs in Djibouti, as part of its winter campaign “How Long”. The aid, which aims to enhance social inclusion and improve health conditions, included wheelchairs and blood pressure measuring devices. The aid, which included 150 wheelchairs and 250 blood pressure measuring devices, was handed over by Qatar Charity’s Djibouti office to Djibouti’s National Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ANPH). The event was attended by HE Dr. Rashid bin Shafea Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Djibouti and Mr. Daala Said Mahmoud, Director General of ANPH. This initiative marks a significant step in improving the lives of people with special needs, laying the groundwork for a sustainable partnership between Qatar Charity and ANPH. Further aid is expected in the coming months to provide continued support. During the handover ceremony, Ms. Ghada Eezedin Ahmed, Director of Qatar Charity’s Djibouti office, emphasized the importance of sustainable support for the most vulnerable populations and the need for collaboration with national and international entities to ensure a dignified life for all, achieve sustainable development goals, and promote their social inclusion. She highlighted this initiative as the beginning of a series of projects and aid, in cooperation with ANPH, to empower women and men economically within this community. Mr. Daala Said Mahmoud, Director General of ANPH, stated that the distribution of wheelchairs is not merely about providing tools but also about empowering beneficiaries to participate actively in society and enhancing their mobility. He added that the blood pressure measuring devices will contribute to improving healthcare for this group. He emphasized the importance of supporting vulnerable groups as part of a comprehensive vision to achieve social justice and sustainable development. This assistance builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Qatar Charity and ANPH in December 2024, and the collaboration, which began over a year ago. Qatar Charity sponsors 170 people with special needs. After signing the MoU, sponsorship payment vouchers were distributed to beneficiaries The partnership seeks to achieve several objectives, including developing programs and initiatives that promote social inclusion, supporting education, improving healthcare services, and empowering this segment economically. It also aims to establish an inclusive infrastructure that ensures a dignified life for all beneficiaries, especially those most in need. According to the MoU, Qatar Charity will provide mobility aids such as manual and electric-powered wheelchairs, blood pressure measuring devices, tuk-tuk vehicles, and more for beneficiaries.
12/01/2025 More details  
2025: Qatar Charity to empower Yemen’s vulnerable families with 700 income-generating projects
The office of Qatar Charity (QC) in Yemen has announced that it will implement 700 economic empowerment projects in Yemen during 2025, with a total budget of QR 2.6 million. The initiative aims to support vulnerable groups, including the mothers of orphans, and is expected to benefit approximately 5,000 individuals. This initiative builds upon years of successfully implementing income-generating projects, empowering vulnerable groups to overcome challenges and build a more secure future. Amidst Yemen's nine-year-long crisis, marked by salary interruptions and rising inflation, Qatar Charity remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting economic self-reliance. As part of the Protection and Livelihood Support Project, 13 sewing, embroidery, and bag-making machines were recently provided to widows and women in need. This initiative aims to create job opportunities and enhance their role in community development by offering equipment they would otherwise be unable to afford. To empower Yemen's most vulnerable, particularly widows, the project provided sewing training to achieve self-sufficiency for their families and enable them to produce. In addition to training and sewing machines, beneficiaries received tailoring tools, fabrics, production materials, and a solar-powered system to operate the machines. The project brought considerable relief to the beneficiaries. Mrs. Iman Al-Dulaimi shared, 'I feel great joy. This project will help me support my family, and I thank the kind-hearted donors for their support during these challenging times.' For her part, Mrs. Maryam Al-Shammari, a leather sewing and bag-making trainee, expressed her happiness at receiving the sewing machine. She explained that it would help her support her 14-member family, some of whom are ill, by covering living and medical expenses. She thanked Qatar Charity for assisting the most vulnerable. It is worth mentioning that over the past five years, Qatar Charity's Yemen office has implemented hundreds of income-generating projects for the most vulnerable, with a total value of approximately QR 15.6 million.
08/01/2025 More details  
A Year of Giving, Bringing Hope to Millions Worldwide
Qatar Charity’s mission of giving continues unabated, thanks to the generosity of the people in Qatar. Year after year, its humanitarian work extends to more people in need—refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), the underprivileged, orphans, and widows—, bringing them hope and support through impactful humanitarian and development projects. From rapid disaster relief to long-term sustainable development, Qatar Charity makes a profound difference in the lives of individuals and communities around the world. Qatar Charity (QC) implemented relief, humanitarian, development, and social welfare projects worth approximately QR 1.57 billion in 2024. These efforts benefited around 22 million people across nearly 70 countries, with a special focus on crisis-affected and disaster-hit regions and the most vulnerable communities. Qatar Charity also continued supporting orphans and other marginalized groups through its 'Rofaqa' initiative. Thanks & Appreciation At the end of 2024, Ahmad Yousef Fakhroo, Chief Marketing Officer at Qatar Charity, expressed deep gratitude to Qatar's generous donors—citizens, residents, individuals, companies, and organizations—for their unwavering support. He indicated that their remarkable generosity has eased the suffering of millions of vulnerable people, improved their lives, and provided crucial aid during times of hardship. Mr. Fakhroo emphasized that donors are essential to Qatar Charity's success, hoping for a safe, secure, and blessed 2025 for Qatar. He encouraged continued giving to reach even more beneficiaries, especially given the ongoing crises and conflicts in the region. He underscored the importance of contributing to sustainable development in the world's most vulnerable communities. Projects and Humanitarian Aid Humanitarian interventions and projects in crisis-affected regions totaled nearly QR 528 million, benefiting around 11 million people. Key beneficiaries included Gaza (Palestine), Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon, Afghanistan, the Rohingya, Somalia, and Turkey, among others. These interventions encompassed various fields, including comprehensive relief, food supply, shelter, education, health, water and sanitation, non-food items, social support, livelihoods, and training and capacity building. Development and Sustainable Projects These projects, costing over QR 510 million, benefited approximately 9 million people and included the areas of reconstruction, food security, education, economic empowerment, social welfare and housing, health, water and sanitation, and multi-service centers. The projects carried out in these areas included constructing and operating schools, hospitals, health centers, and mosques, alongside building model residential villages, drilling wells, establishing water infrastructure, and implementing income-generating initiatives. Qatar Charity has also implemented sustainable projects, such as supporting student housing, schools, social care centers, and orphanages, as well as maintaining remote work hubs. Sponsorships Qatar Charity, through its 'Rofaqa' initiative, carries out comprehensive social care efforts, focusing on health, education, psychological support, capacity building, and improved living standards. This initiative sponsors orphans, needy families, people with special needs, students, teachers, and others, offering monthly financial aid to them. Beyond direct support, 'Rofaqa' implements various beneficial projects, including Iftar Meal, Zakat Al-Fitr, Eid clothing, Udhiya, protection and support initiatives, and other development projects. One such project is the 'Furqan' program, which teaches children the Holy Quran and Arabic in seven countries. Additionally, income-generating initiatives are implemented to further empower and support beneficiaries. By the end of 2024, Qatar Charity sponsored over 211,000 individuals worldwide. The total value of their sponsorships and the projects implemented for them and their families exceeded QR 530 million, benefiting more than two million people during the same year. Global Reach & Campaigns Qatar Charity implements its global projects through more than 33 field offices and in partnership with local and international organizations, including UN agencies. Throughout the last year, it signed several key agreements to support its humanitarian and development work. Qatar Charity also organizes regular and emergency relief campaigns to address humanitarian crises, providing support to refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other vulnerable groups. Key 2024 campaigns included the Ramadan campaign 'Endless Giving”, winter campaigns “‘One Heart” and “How Long”, “Labbeh Gaza”, and 'Reviving Hope' for the Syrian people. Some of these campaigns continue into 2025.
07/01/2025 More details  

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