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Funded by QFFD, Qatar Charity, QRCS provide urgent aid to Sudan’s flood victims

Doha, Qatar – August 27, 2024 Funded by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar's Charge d'Affaires Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mohanadi, along with representatives from the Humanitarian Aid Commission, Qatar Charity, and the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), received three shipments of urgent aid at Port Sudan Airport for families affected by flash floods and rains in Sudan. This is part of Qatar's significant humanitarian efforts in the region. Mr. Al-Sadiq Adam Ibrahim, representative of the Federal Humanitarian Aid Commission, expressed his appreciation for Qatar’s swift response and continuous support for families affected by war, floods, and rains. Upon receiving the first shipment of Qatari aid at Port Sudan Airport, he stated, 'We extend our thanks to the people and government of Qatar for their exceptional support. They have consistently stood by their brothers in Sudan, and we pray that this assistance will positively contribute to easing the suffering of our people in Sudan.' Mr. Mushaal Naser AlHajeri, head of the Monitoring and Rapid Response Section at Qatar Charity, which, alongside QRCS, coordinates and delivers aid to affected families on the ground, stated that Qatar Charity, as always, has remained at the forefront of providing aid to our brothers in any crisis they face worldwide. In brief remarks at Port Sudan Airport, he said, ' These are the airlift planes to assist our brothers in Sudan following the flash floods and heavy rains that have affected the Northern State and the Nile River State.' He added, 'We will continue to support our brothers in Sudan to help them overcome this ordeal.' Mr. Hamad Abdul Wahab, Director of the Emergency Department at the Humanitarian Aid Commission, stated – while receiving the third Qatari aid plane through Qatari organizations operating in Sudan for those affected by floods and heavy rains—that Qatar Charity has always been implementing projects in all emergencies in Sudan, including floods, rains, wars, and extending support to internally displaced persons (IDPs), in addition to its work in reconstruction projects during peacetime. He added “Qatar Charity has been generous to the affected Sudanese, providing food and medical aid. It has consistently been one of the first organizations we turn to for humanitarian assistance, particularly during emergencies this autumn.” For his part, Mr. Tareq Mohiuddin, Acting Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Sudan, announced the arrival of approximately 430 tents from QFFD, which will be distributed through Qatar Charity and QRCS. The shipments also included thousands of mattresses and blankets provided by Qatar Charity. He noted that Qatar Charity has always been present with such remarkable efforts in addressing disasters and mitigating crises in Sudan. He added that this substantial support from QFFD aims to help those affected by the floods and heavy rains in the Northern State and Nile River State, specifically in the hardest-hit areas of Merowe and Abu Hamad.

29/08/2024

UNRWA and Qatar Charity sign US$ 3 million agreement to provide critical humanitarian aid in Gaza
AMMAN, 25 AUGUST 2024 - UNRWA and Qatar Charity signed an agreement for US$ 3 million to help deliver lifesaving assistance to people in need in Gaza. The aid will include food, emergency shelter and healthcare services. In addition to the financial contribution, Qatar Charity will donate 6,500 food parcels for families in Gaza. Speaking at the signing ceremony, which took place at an UNRWA warehouse in Amman, Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity, underscored the importance of supporting the Palestinian people during this critical time: “At Qatar Charity, our commitment to alleviating the suffering of vulnerable people in Gaza remains unwavering. This partnership with UNRWA represents another step in providing immediate relief and delivering essential aid to those in need.” “Humanitarian actors are facing severe limitations and delays that hinder much needed aid delivery for Gaza, highlighting the necessity for increased humanitarian access. Humanitarian efforts, however, cannot replace the urgency for a ceasefire to end the unprecedented suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip,” he added. Ben Majekodunmi, UNRWA Chief of Staff, expressed his gratitude for Qatar Charity’s generous support. “UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian operation in Gaza, and our incredible staff are working tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of the population there. We are grateful for Qatar Charity’s support, which is critical to provide much needed humanitarian assistance, including food, shelter and healthcare in Gaza, especially in the run up to the polio vaccination campaign. We commend Qatar Charity for being a reliable partner of the UN family, supporting UN humanitarian operations in different locations worldwide.” ENDs-
27/08/2024 More details  
Qatar Charity delegation inaugurates significant development projects in Kyrgyzstan
The projects include a mosque and two multi-service centers equipped with comprehensive facilities. Doha, Qatar – August 24, 2024 A delegation from Qatar Charity (QC) inaugurated several significant development projects in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. The delegation was led by the CEO's Assistant for the International Operations and Programs sector, Mr. Nawaf AlHammadi. The event was attended by the Qatari Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, HE Ali Jaber AlMarri, the supervisor of Qatar Charity’s office in Bishkek, Mr. Abdul Nasser Al-Fakhroo, and several government officials of Kyrgyzstan. The visit also included inspections of completed and ongoing projects, as well as a meeting with First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The projects, inaugurated with the support of benefactors, included the Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani Mosque in Kara-Balta, a city in the Chuy Province, the Ahl Qatar Project (a multi-service complex) in the Tong district of the Issyk-Kul Province, and the Al Rayyan Charity Center (a multi-service complex) in the Kochkor district of the Naryn Province. Meeting with First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers During the visit, the CEO's Assistant for the International Operations and Programs sector at Qatar Charity Mr. Nawaf AlHammadi, met with the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The parties discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the field of humanitarian aid and the implementation of social projects in the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the press office of the Cabinet of Ministers, both parties agreed to continue collaboration and exchange experiences in the field of charitable work and social responsibility. Inauguration of a Grand Mosque On the first day of the visit, the Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani Mosque, the fifth-largest mosque in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, was inaugurated. It was built with a generous donation by Sheikh Faisal bin Khalifa bin Ali Al Thani. The mosque holds special significance as it is situated in a densely populated city and is close to large markets. It is estimated that at least 1,000 people will visit it daily. The mosque can accommodate approximately 2,000 people and consists of three floors, which include a prayer hall, a women’s prayer area, a Quran memorization center, toilets, and ablution facilities. At the beginning of the inauguration ceremony, the Deputy Mufti of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Atabaaev Samidin, welcomed the guests and expressed gratitude to the donors from Qatar and to Qatar Charity. He hoped for continued collaboration to establish similar projects that serve the local community and strengthen the connection of Kyrgyz people with their faith. In a speech, the Qatari Ambassador, HE Ali Jaber AlMarri, thanked the donors and Qatar Charity, encouraging the continuation of these noble efforts, which aim to strengthen the relations between the Qatari and Kyrgyz peoples. At the ceremony, the CEO's Assistant for the International Operations and Programs sector at Qatar Charity, Mr. Nawaf AlHammadi highlighted Qatar Charity's ongoing efforts to implement development projects in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized the commitment to continued cooperation and coordination with relevant government authorities to make a difference in the lives of beneficiaries in needy areas and to strengthen bonds with the Kyrgyz people. The organizers of the ceremony honored HE Ambassador Ali Jaber AlMarri and Mr. Nawaf AlHammadi. At the end of the event, attendees and guests toured the mosque’s facilities. Inspection Visit to the Large Hospital On the same day, a visit was paid to some of the families of the orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity, in addition to an inspection visit to the large hospital under construction in Bishkek. The hospital will consist of four floors, with Qatar Charity contributing to the building costs, which amount to approximately 5 million Qatari Riyals. Multi-Service Complex On the second day of the visit, the Ahl Qatar Multi-Service Complex was inaugurated in the Tong District of the Issyk-Kul Province. The complex includes a mosque (with a capacity of 360 worshippers), a kindergarten, a school (with several classrooms, a library, a teachers' room, and an administration office, with a capacity of 175 students), an orphanage (that includes a dormitory, an activity room, a kitchen, a dining area, and supervision rooms, with a capacity for 75 orphans), and a clinic (with 5 medical examination rooms, a laboratory, and administrative offices). The inauguration ceremony was attended by many high-level Kyrgyz dignitaries and Qatar Charity officials. In his speech during the inauguration of the project, the Mayor of Issyk-Kul Municipality Ulahol Ulan Omarbekov emphasized the importance of the project for the education of future generations. He highlighted the municipality's commitment to caring for and maintaining the project. He expressed Issyk-Kul Municipality's readiness to cooperate with Qatar Charity in implementing further development projects to serve the region. On this occasion, the supervisor of Qatar Charity’s office in Bishkek, Abdul Nasser Al-Fakhroo, praised the cooperation of government and local authorities with Qatar Charity. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of sustaining the project for the benefit of the local population and highlighted the role of education in the development of the targeted communities. Charity Center On the third day of the visit, the delegation inaugurated the Al Rayyan Charity Center in a village in the Naryn Province. This is a multi-service center, which was opened in the presence of HE Ali Jaber AlMarri, Qatari Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Ms. Lolwa Abdulrahman Fahad Almudahka, Second Secretary at the embassy, Mr. Nawaf AlHammadi, and Mr. Abdul Nasser Al-Fakhroo, in addition to many high-level Kyrgyz dignitaries The Al Rayyan Charity Center, a multi-service complex, consists of a mosque (with a capacity of 840 worshippers), a school (with 10 classrooms and administrative buildings, with a capacity of 180 students), a kindergarten (for 44 children), a health center (including medical examination rooms, a maternity and reproductive health clinic, treatment and vaccination clinics, a laboratory, a pharmacy, and a waiting hall, to provides basic health services to approximately 10,000 people), social housing for the families of orphans (30 apartments), an artesian well (with an electric pump and water tank), a sewing workshop (to train mothers in sewing and economically empower them through this profession), and a restaurant as an endowment for the complex. At the beginning of the inauguration ceremony, the First Deputy Head of the Naryn Province, Mr. Adil Soltojevic, welcomed the guests and attendees, expressing his hope for continued cooperation among the entities that contributed to the completion of this project. Following this, the Governor of Kochkor District, Mr. Kamil Eliaskarovich, stated that this project addresses the real needs of the local citizens, including education, healthcare, places of worship, and opportunities for training in sewing to economically empower families, in addition to providing suitable housing for some needy families. He pledged that the local government authorities and the citizens would remain committed to maintaining this significant facility. The Qatari Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan expressed his joy in participating in the inauguration of this significant project, thanking the benefactors in Qatar and Qatar Charity for supporting and implementing such projects. He also extended his gratitude to the government entities that facilitate charitable work and the completion of development projects. In his remarks during the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Nawaf AlHammadi stated that this day would be remembered in this village as it contributes to providing essential services in various areas. He expressed his hope that this project would be a starting point for providing all necessary services in this village. At the end of the ceremony, certificates of house handover were distributed to the beneficiaries, and the guests of the inauguration ceremony took a tour of the complex's facilities. Following this, the delegation visited a nearby hospital, which was also implemented by Qatar Charity in 2020.
25/08/2024 More details  
Qatar Charity’s medical camp performs congenital heart surgeries in Ghana
Qatar Charity (QC) has successfully completed 42 congenital heart surgeries for children at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) during a week-long medical camp held this August. The medical camp marked a significant achievement, treating 42 patients, up from 30 beneficiaries in 2023. It brought together a team of internationally recognized medical professionals who performed life-saving cardiac catheterization procedures. The medical camp began with two days dedicated to screening and selecting eligible beneficiaries, ensuring that those most in need received timely care. On average, the team conducted 10 procedures each day. Among the many stories of hope and recovery is the story of Zainab Mohammed, who was suffering from heart problems. After being assessed and deemed eligible, it appeared she would have to wait until next year due to a lack of necessary devices. However, thanks to the efforts of benefactors in Qatar, a delegation from Qatar Charity provided the needed equipment specifically for this case, enabling her to undergo the operation during the current camp. 'It's a miracle that things came into place to allow for my daughter to have a cure,' said Hajj Hamza, expressing his joy and relief. 'With Allah’s grace and the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, we successfully completed the surgery for this girl,” said Mr. Mr. Khalid Abdulla Alyafei, director of the Donors Relations Department at Qatar Charity. He expressed his sincere appreciation for the dedication and hard work of the medical and operational teams. He indicated that the initiative is part of Qatar Charity’s broader vision of long-term sustainability, investing in training and capacity-building for local healthcare professionals. Prof. Yao, the lead pediatric cardiologist on the local team, also expressed deep appreciation for Qatar Charity’s initiative that saved the lives of dozens of children in Ghana.
18/08/2024 More details  

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