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Qatar Charity supports flood-affected families in Malaysia

Qatar Charity (QC) has launched an emergency humanitarian response to support communities severely affected by widespread flooding caused by prolonged monsoon rains and the impact of Tropical Storm Senyar in Malaysia. With the support of generous donors in Qatar, the organization moved swiftly to provide urgent assistance to displaced families facing food shortages, health risks, and loss of livelihoods. As part of the first phase of the response, Qatar Charity distributed 300 food baskets and essential hygiene kits to 300 flood-affected families, benefiting approximately 1,500 individuals. The distributions were carried out at four temporary shelters (Pusat Pemindahan Sementara – PPS) in Hilir Perak District. Each relief package was designed to meet immediate nutritional needs and promote hygiene, helping families maintain dignity and basic well-being during displacement. Building on the success of the first phase, Qatar Charity has initiated Phase 2 of its emergency response, adjusting its strategy to reflect the evolving flood situation. Remaining relief items will be redirected to other affected states, including Selangor, Perak, and Johor. As shelters gradually close, the response will increasingly shift toward community- and village-level distributions, ensuring continued support for families returning to flood-damaged homes. According to ReliefWeb, more than 37,000 people across eight states were displaced nationwide by early December, underscoring the scale of the humanitarian challenge. Flood-affected families have experienced extensive damage to homes, disruption of daily life, loss of income, and limited access to clean water and essential services. Despite significant logistical challenges, including vehicle breakdowns, access constraints, and on-site packing requirements, Qatar Charity’s response teams worked in close coordination with the Department of Social Welfare (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat – JKM), district authorities, and local volunteers to ensure timely and effective delivery of assistance.

11/01/2026

Qatar Charity's Interventions in Syria
During 2025, Qatar Charity strengthened the scale of its humanitarian interventions in Syria, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the Syrian people and alleviating their suffering. These interventions included a comprehensive package of relief and development projects encompassing health, education, shelter, food, food security, livelihoods, protection, water and sanitation, social welfare, and economic empowerment. The total value of these interventions exceeded 163 million Qatari Riyals, benefiting over 2 million people. Health Qatar Charity continued to enhance the health response in Syria through a package of interventions combining primary healthcare, advanced services, and the medical supply chain. The number of beneficiaries reached 800,000 people, with a total value exceeding 29 million Qatari Riyals. This included supporting Bab al-Hawa Surgical Hospital as a vital line of defense for emergency cases and preparing to open a specialized cancer treatment center to bring services closer to patients and their families. Support was also provided to pediatric departments, new departments were equipped, and activities were conducted to screen for and treat malnutrition among children and mothers. Essential and high-quality medicines and medical equipment were supplied to ensure the continuity of services and to strengthen the dialysis and blood bank systems. Support was also provided to the ambulance system and primary healthcare centers, along with specialized surgical interventions (cardiac and ophthalmological) and care for people with disabilities, all within multi-impact projects. The most important projects completed in 2025 included supporting Bab al-Hawa Hospital and opening a cancer treatment center in northern Syria. A pediatric ward was also opened in northern Syria, and specialized medical equipment and medicines were provided, in addition to essential medicines for healthcare facilities, dialysis supplies, blood banks, and the pediatric ward at Al-Ra'i Hospital. Support was also provided to primary healthcare centers, the ambulance system, and medical supplies, as well as treatment for malnutrition among children and mothers. Surgical interventions (cardiac and ophthalmological) and care for people with disabilities were also provided (within 68 projects). Education Qatar Charity's interventions in the education sector focused on ensuring equitable and inclusive access to quality education for children, supporting formal and non-formal education. The number of beneficiaries reached 711,628, with a total value of nearly 15 million Qatari Riyals. This included providing school bags and stationery, supporting schools with operational expenses (water, electricity, internet, and routine maintenance), and supplying educational materials and paying the salaries of teaching and administrative staff. The renovation of 301 classrooms and the construction of 30 new classrooms in 20 schools in the Aleppo and Idlib governorates were completed, with coordination underway for the renovation of an additional 260 classrooms. Textbooks for grades one through nine were printed, and 668,604 copies were delivered to the targeted schools and educational complexes. Furthermore, Qatar Charity supported needy university students in Turkey by covering their tuition fees in coordination with universities and relevant organizations. Food Security and Livelihoods Qatar Charity implemented various food security and livelihood interventions, including the distribution of food baskets and flour, support for bakeries, and free bread projects for the most vulnerable groups. These initiatives benefited 570,000 people, with a total value exceeding 24 million Qatari Riyals. The response also extended to Syrian refugees and the host community in Turkey through the distribution of thousands of food baskets in several provinces. Strategically, Qatar Charity continued its wheat value chain support project for the sixth consecutive year by providing farmers with agricultural inputs in Aleppo and Idlib. This project, which will continue until mid-2026, includes marketing support and the provision of equipment for agricultural offices. The livestock value chain project was also implemented through mobile veterinary services, feed distribution, and food processing activities. Families were supported with small grants to enhance food security and generate sustainable income through various breeding and production projects. Shelter and Non-Food Items Qatar Charity's interventions in the shelter sector aimed to restore stability for affected families by repairing damaged homes and rehabilitating housing units and infrastructure, thus supporting safe return and promoting privacy and dignity. The work also included the rehabilitation of community facilities (such as mosques) to restore their social role. In addition to rehabilitation, seasonal interventions were implemented to mitigate the effects of winter by distributing winter clothing to the most vulnerable families. These efforts are part of a humanitarian approach that addresses economic burdens and rising construction costs, aiming to strengthen community resilience and improve living conditions in the near term. Protection: In the protection sector, Qatar Charity focused on enhancing specialized services for the most vulnerable children and families in northwest Syria through a package of interventions encompassing individual protection, child protection, and support for orphanages. More than 59,000 people benefited from these initiatives, with a total value exceeding 4 million Qatari Riyals. Individual protection included in-kind assistance tailored to basic needs based on vulnerability criteria (the elderly, people with disabilities, and the most vulnerable families), with assessment and referral mechanisms implemented by mobile teams and in coordination with other stakeholders. Child-friendly spaces are also being established, and psychosocial support and case management are being provided in accordance with UNICEF standards. In addition to sponsoring orphans, Dar Al Mutaqeen and several other institutions were supported to meet basic needs and ensure a dignified and safe environment, while adhering to protection and documentation policies that preserve the dignity of beneficiaries. Water and Sanitation: Qatar Charity implemented water and sanitation interventions aimed at reducing the risk of waterborne diseases and improving access to safe drinking water. Activities included distributing 5,276 hygiene kits to more than 27,000 beneficiaries, with plans to distribute an additional 10,000 kits. Seven solar power systems were also constructed and installed at pumping stations to ensure the pumping of sterilized water to more than 125,000 people.
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Qatar Charity’s initiatives reach 132,000 people in Yemen in 2025
Despite the immense challenges of Yemen’s protracted humanitarian crisis, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of donors, successfully delivered essential humanitarian and development assistance throughout 2025, reaching more than 132,000 people. These efforts helped ease the suffering of vulnerable communities, improve living conditions, and create meaningful change across multiple sectors. Relief Efforts Relief efforts played a key role in meeting urgent needs and boosting community resilience. Qatar Charity launched a food security initiative in Taiz and Al Hudaydah, delivering food baskets over three distribution cycles within six months. The project reached 24,591 people and was implemented at a cost of QAR 5 million. During Ramadan, the organization launched its Iftar project, distributing food baskets to families in Sana’a and surrounding areas, reaching 40,404 beneficiaries at a cost of QAR 1,599,986. Additionally, it provided essential medicines to combat cholera in four governorates, assisting 22,152 people with an allocation of QAR 606,263. In total, emergency relief projects supported 87,147 individuals, with an overall expenditure of QAR 7,206,249. Development Projects Qatar Charity also prioritized sustainable development through income-generating projects. In Taiz, 191 women-headed households received bakery and pastry-making equipment, helping them establish a steady source of income. This initiative benefited more than 600 people and was funded with QAR 242,000. In addition, Qatar Charity rehabilitated homes for impoverished families, improving safety and living conditions for 175 individuals. Altogether, development projects supported over 775 people, with a total investment of QAR 244,025. Social Welfare Programs Under its social care initiatives, Qatar Charity implemented seasonal and individual support projects. The Eid al-Adha project distributed sacrificial meat to vulnerable families across several governorates, benefiting 43,890 people at a cost of QAR 811,800. For Eid al-Fitr, the organization provided clothing vouchers to 250 children, amounting to QAR 30,114. Health interventions included cochlear implant surgeries, covering medical and travel expenses, and providing essential medications for nine patients with chronic illnesses. These efforts amounted to QAR 248,700. Overall, social welfare programs reached 44,149 beneficiaries, with expenditures of QAR 1,090,614.
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Qatar Charity Launches a Project to Support the Wheat Value Chain
Within the framework of its continuous efforts to strengthen food security and achieve sustainable development, Qatar Charity has launched a project to support the wheat value chain in the most vulnerable areas of rural Idlib and Aleppo. This initiative comes in response to the growing challenges faced by farmers, including rising production costs and declining agricultural yields, which have negatively affected food availability and the livelihoods of local communities. The project aims to support local farmers and enhance the sustainability of agricultural production through integrated interventions covering all stages of agriculture, from cultivation and harvesting to processing and distribution. This approach contributes to ensuring the availability of bread as a staple food for daily consumption in Syria. Direct Support for Agriculture and Agricultural Production The project includes the provision of 300 tons of essential agricultural inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and harvesting costs. These inputs are distributed to 300 farmers cultivating wheat and barley, including 200 wheat farmers in the rural areas of Idlib and Aleppo, and 100 barley farmers in the countryside of Aleppo. This support contributes to increasing production levels and improving farmers’ incomes and livelihoods. From Seed to Bread As part of the project’s integrated approach, wheat cultivation, harvesting, milling, and bread production are fully supported. Approximately 918 tons of wheat are purchased from local farmers and milled in local silos to produce around 720 tons of flour. Of this quantity, 150 tons are supplied to bakeries in Idlib, while 570 tons are allocated to bakeries in Aleppo. The project is expected to produce approximately 1,275,000 loaves of bread daily over the course of a full year, benefiting nearly 3,000 families and helping meet their basic food needs. Supporting Agricultural Units with Modern Equipment The project also includes the establishment of an integrated agricultural support unit equipped with modern machinery, tractors, agricultural tools, and spare parts. In addition, maintenance services are provided, and farmers are connected to agricultural support services. These interventions contribute to reducing production costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring the sustainability of agricultural activities. Supporting Women and Rural Development In Aleppo, the project supports women-headed households by creating employment opportunities through the establishment of four bread production ovens managed by women. Around 80 women benefit from training, employment opportunities, and the provision of production supplies. This initiative contributes to increasing household income, empowering women economically, and enhancing their role in local economic activity. Restoring the role of the Aleppo Directorate of Agriculture Through this project, Qatar Charity supports the role of the Aleppo Directorate of Agriculture in strengthening the agricultural sector. The initiative focuses on achieving food security, supporting local production, and improving farmers’ resilience amid difficult economic and living conditions. It also contributes to reducing poverty, unemployment, and forced migration by promoting agricultural investment as a key pillar for community stability and long-term sustainable development.
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