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Qatar Charity distributes Ramadan food baskets to sponsored orphans and vulnerable families in eastern Sudan

Despite the exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region, Qatar Charity has continued implementing its Ramadan Iftar project in Sudan by distributing food baskets to sponsored orphans and needy families in Red Sea State, as part of its campaign' Good Starts with You “ Qatar Charity’s field team delivered Ramadan food baskets to mothers of orphans at the Eastern Secondary School in Port Sudan, where families expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering generosity of donors in Qatar. Beneficiaries emphasized that, despite the region’s challenges, this support continues to reach them at the most critical times during the holy month. The Ramadan baskets distributed by Qatar Charity include essential food staples such as sugar, flour, oil, powdered milk, rice, and lentils. Distribution is being carried out simultaneously across Red Sea, Kassala, River Nile, and Northern States. Families of sponsored orphans in Red Sea State conveyed their gratitude to donors and benefactors from Qatar, noting that this assistance has significantly alleviated their hardship especially during a period of severe economic difficulty that has left many families unable to afford Ramadan essentials. Aisha Mohammed, a mother of three sponsored children, shared that obtaining food has become extremely challenging due to the war and soaring prices. She said that Qatar Charity consistently provides them with sufficient supplies at the right time, bringing relief and joy to her family and her orphaned children. Iman Mohammed Ibrahim, from one of the sponsored families, affirmed that Qatar Charity continues to lead blessed humanitarian efforts, offering ongoing assistance to vulnerable families. She prayed that God reward the organization and its donors abundantly for their generosity. Nahed Mohamed Idris, a mother of sponsored orphans in Port Sudan, expressed her gratitude to the people of Qatar for supporting orphan families with Ramadan food supplies. Likewise, Asma Abdel-Muttalib, a mother of a child sponsored by Qatar Charity, said she received the food basket at a time of urgent need, adding: “We ask God to reward you abundantly in this blessed month.” It is worth noting that Qatar Charity launched its Ramadan Iftar project at the beginning of the holy month by distributing food baskets to displaced families at the Peace and Happiness Shelter Center in the Dar Al-Salam area of Port Sudan. Distribution efforts are ongoing across River Nile, Northern, and Kassala States in eastern Sudan.

12/03/2026

Qatar Charity urges support for victims of “Forgotten Crises”
As part of its ongoing Ramadan campaign “Good Starts With You”, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the “Forgotten Crises” initiative, calling on benevolent donors to support people affected by protracted humanitarian crises during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative aims to mobilize support for millions of people living through long-running humanitarian emergencies that receive limited media coverage and insufficient international attention, despite the persistence and urgency of their humanitarian needs. Through this initiative, Qatar Charity reaffirms the continuity of its humanitarian work in serving the most vulnerable groups and alleviating their suffering, despite the current exceptional conditions. The initiative focuses on several forgotten crises affecting communities in Rohingya refugee camps, Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Chad, and Mauritania. Planned humanitarian interventions include providing food assistance to families facing hunger, building and rehabilitating damaged homes to protect families from harsh living conditions, and supplying essential shelter items that help preserve human dignity and restore a sense of safety and stability. According to UN sources, “Forgotten Crises” are long-term emergencies driven by conflict, poverty, or repeated disasters. Limited media attention reduces humanitarian funding, leaving affected communities increasingly vulnerable without sustained support. Qatar Charity has called on donors to support the initiative during the last ten days of Ramadan. Donations will provide food and shelter assistance to displaced people, refugees, and families affected by crises, helping meet their basic needs and restore safety. To facilitate donations, Qatar Charity has made several fast and convenient channels available for the “Forgotten Crises” initiative, including its official website and mobile application, as well as a home collection service requested through the app. Donors may also contribute by contacting the Call Center at +974 4429 0000, or by visiting Qatar Charity branches and donation collectors in shopping malls. ** End**
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Qatar Charity lays foundation stone for “Ahl Qatar Village” in Djibouti
​Despite exceptional challenges, Qatar Charity (QC), with the support of benevolent donors, has laid the foundation stone for the “Ahl Qatar Village” project in Damerjog, on the outskirts of Djibouti City, under the patronage of H.E. Amina Abdi Aden, Minister of the City, Urban Planning and Housing, Djibouti. The project reflects Qatar Charity’s commitment to sustainable development and improving the living conditions of vulnerable communities, with social housing as a key pillar of long‑term stability. The foundation‑laying ceremony was attended by several senior officials, including Mr. Mohammed Al‑Derham, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Djibouti, Ms. Ghada Ezzeldin Ahmed, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Djibouti Branch, and Mr. Hassan Dabaleh Ahmed, Prefect (Governor) of the Arta Region. Also present were Mr. Abdourahman Ali Ahmed, Director General of the Urban Rehabilitation and Social Housing Agency, and Mr. Abdelkarim Mahmoud Hassan, Secretary‑General of the Ministry of the City, Urban Planning and Housing. The project aims to provide a safe and dignified living environment that strengthens social and economic stability for the most vulnerable Djiboutian families, reflecting Qatar Charity’s conviction that decent housing is essential to building cohesive and productive communities. Project Components The project includes the construction of 80 housing units for targeted families, the expansion of three classrooms at a local primary school, and the establishment of a mosque and a Qur’an memorization center. The project is expected to benefit approximately 3,500 residents of Damerjog. H.E. Amina Abdi Aden underscored the importance of social housing projects as a key pillar of social and economic development, noting their role in ensuring stability and dignified living conditions for low‑income families, expressing her appreciation to the State of Qatar for its continued support of development initiatives in Djibouti. Long‑Term Sustainability For her part, Ms. Ghada Ezzeldin Ahmed, said the project will have a direct impact on beneficiaries by moving families from precarious housing to safe homes that strengthen family and social stability. She noted that the mosque and Qur’an center will help promote educational and ethical values while supporting local development, adding that the project reflects Qatar Charity’s partnership‑based approach and close cooperation with the Ministry of the City, Urban Planning and Housing to ensure alignment with national plans and long‑term sustainability. ** End**
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Qatar Charity distributes Ramadan food baskets in Sri Lanka in cooperation with Qatari Embassy
Despite the exceptional circumstances, Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement the projects of its Ramadan campaign “Good Starts With You” across the world. With the support of benevolent donors in the State of Qatar, and in cooperation with the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Colombo, Qatar Charity distributed 329 Ramadan food baskets to the most vulnerable families in Peer Sahib Street – Colombo 12, Sri Lanka. This distribution comes as part of Qatar Charity’s humanitarian efforts to mitigate the impact of difficult economic conditions, support needy families in securing Iftar meals, and promote the values of social solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan. The project is expected to benefit 1,645 individuals, with food baskets designed to cover the basic needs of beneficiary families for up to 20 days, contributing to enhanced food security and easing living burdens throughout the holy month. Most of the beneficiary families rely on unstable sources of income, such as daily wage labor, rickshaw driving, and small-scale food vending, amid rising living costs and the absence of job security, making them particularly vulnerable to economic challenges. The food baskets included 15 essential food items to meet Suhoor and Iftar needs, ensuring the provision of balanced and culturally appropriate meals for the beneficiary families. This distribution complements Qatar Charity’s previous efforts in Sri Lanka, where 425 Ramadan food baskets were distributed in the Ampara district, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to combating food insecurity and supporting low-income communities across several provinces of the country. Qatar Charity calls on benefactors to continue supporting its Ramadan campaign projects, promoting the values of giving that help ward off hardship and bring hope to those in need during the Holy Month.
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