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Qatar Charity delivers vital assistance to Sudanese refugees in Chad

Amid the worsening humanitarian crisis faced by thousands of Sudanese refugees fleeing armed conflict, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of donors, announced the provision of humanitarian assistance to Iriba Camp in the Wadi Fira region of eastern Chad at the beginning of 2026. The intervention responds to growing priority needs in food security and emergency shelter. The assistance included the distribution and installation of 600 tents, along with 600 food baskets, benefiting a total of 1,200 refugee families—approximately 8,400 individuals. This initiative forms part of efforts to strengthen the emergency humanitarian response through projects aimed at improving living conditions for the most vulnerable groups, particularly newly arrived refugees at the camp. The food baskets were distributed in coordination with the National Commission for the Reception and Reintegration of Refugees in Chad (CNARR) to help alleviate food insecurity. Each basket contained essential food items sufficient for a full month, benefiting 600 refugee families, or 4,200 individuals. On the shelter front, 600 emergency tents were distributed and installed in accordance with international humanitarian standards, with each tent measuring 4 × 5 meters. The shelter project was implemented in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which provided technical support and oversaw planning and quality control of materials, including the establishment of sanitation facilities at the camp in line with SPHERE standards. CNARR facilitated land access and necessary authorizations, while the Iriba Municipality contributed by supporting field operations and coordinating local efforts. Mr. Idriss Mahamat Ali Abdallah Nassour, Permanent Secretary of CNARR, expressed his appreciation for Qatar Charity’s humanitarian response, commending its commitment to addressing the growing needs of refugees while adhering to international standards. He emphasized the importance of sustaining such support amid the continued influx of refugees. For his part, Mr. Issakha Mahamat Tebir, Mayor of Iriba, stated that these interventions have helped ease the suffering of refugees and contributed to enhancing stability. He also praised the quality of assistance delivered and the strong spirit of partnership demonstrated throughout the implementation process. From inside the camp, Sudanese refugee Mawadda expressed her gratitude for the tent provided, saying it has restored a sense of safety and protection for her family after a long period of hardship.

19/01/2026

Qatar Charity, UNHCR sign agreement to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Qatar Charity (QC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU), accompanied by a Data Sharing Addendum, to enhance their joint response to the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The LoU was signed as part of a broader cooperation framework aimed at strengthening coordination and collaboration between the two organizations, particularly in the areas of shelter and settlement, as well as the provision of humanitarian aid materials and essential services for the most vulnerable refugee populations. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ivo Freijsen, Representative of UNHCR Bangladesh, and Mr. Zakarya Al Motair, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Bangladesh Branch. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Ivo Freijsen underscored the growing challenges facing the Rohingya refugee response in the coming year. “Funding challenges in 2026 are expected to be extremely difficult,” he said. “In this context, strong partnerships with humanitarian organizations like Qatar Charity are more important than ever. Enhanced coordination will allow us to better prioritize life-saving assistance and ensure that limited resources reach those who need them most.” For his part, Mr. Zakarya Al Motair reaffirmed Qatar Charity’s long-standing commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. “Qatar Charity remains fully committed to standing with the Rohingya people,” he stated. “This Letter of Understanding opens new opportunities for deeper collaboration with UNHCR to support the most vulnerable refugees who are living in extremely harsh conditions in one of the world’s largest and most congested refugee camps.” He added that the partnership reflects Qatar Charity’s belief in collective humanitarian action, noting that coordinated efforts are essential to address the complex and protracted nature of the Rohingya crisis. Qatar Charity has been continuing its humanitarian support for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar since 2017 and expanded its assistance to Bhasan Char in 2021. Its multi-sectoral interventions are designed to improve living conditions and uphold the dignity of refugees, with a focus on shelter and settlement, emergency relief, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), school feeding, and healthcare services in both camp and relocation settings. Through these sustained humanitarian efforts, Qatar Charity has been addressing urgent life-saving needs while also supporting longer-term well-being and resilience among displaced communities. Last year, Qatar Charity’s humanitarian interventions in Bangladesh benefited 467,076 Rohingya refugees, contributing to improved safety, health, and protection for one of the world’s most vulnerable refugee populations.
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Qatar Charity and the Arabian Medical Relief (AMR) Complete the Third Phase of the Mobile Clinic Project in Jordan
As part of their ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare services worldwide, Qatar Charity and the Arab Medical Relief Society in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan conducted the third medical campaign within the Mobile Clinic Project for Chronic Diseases. The campaign included five days of field medical services provided by the mobile clinic, with one day dedicated to each targeted area. The campaign covered the following areas: Ghor Al-Mazra'a/Al-Ma'moura, Wadi Musa/Dalaqa, Mreiga/Al-Qasmiya, Hawd Al-Disi/Al-Tuwaisa, and Wadi Araba/Qariqra. Medical Services The campaign provided comprehensive medical services, including reception, registration, triage, a family medicine clinic, and a pharmacy. It also included measuring vital signs, reviewing patients' medical histories, and utilizing available tests to enhance the accuracy of assessments. Blood pressure monitors were also provided to those in need, aligning with the project's objectives of supporting patients with chronic diseases in underserved areas of southern Jordan. During the campaign, medical teams were able to conduct routine checkups, examine 187 patients, and provide appropriate treatment interventions based on the assessment of each case. In this context, Mr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Marri, General Supervisor of Qatar Charity's office in Jordan, affirmed that these projects stem from Qatar Charity's firm belief in every person's right to comprehensive healthcare. He pointed out that access to basic medical services is not a luxury, but a fundamental human right. Dr. Bashir Al-Qasir, Executive Director of the Arabian Medical Relief (AMR), expressed the Society's appreciation for its ongoing partnership with Qatar Charity, which contributes to enhancing the Society's ability to reach the most vulnerable areas and provide quality healthcare services to patients with chronic diseases. This aligns with the project's objectives and serves local communities in southern Jordan. This project embodies Qatar Charity's mission to achieve a dignified life for all by promoting access to basic healthcare services and improving the quality of medical care provided to patients with chronic diseases in southern Jordan. More than 600 free prescriptions were provided to a total of 250 patients examined throughout the project's phases. It is worth noting that Qatar Charity's office in Jordan has been operating since 2021 in partnership with the Jordanian government and civil society organizations. It provides a range of services, including social welfare programs such as sponsoring orphans and vulnerable families, relief services for those affected by humanitarian crises, and economic empowerment programs, among others, all aimed at assisting those in need within the Kingdom. This project is part of the Arabian Medical Relief ongoing efforts to enhance access to essential healthcare services in Jordan, particularly in the most underserved areas. Society reaffirms its continued commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to the most vulnerable groups through innovative medical and humanitarian programs and projects in partnership with supporting organizations and local and international institutions. This commitment contributes to improving quality of life and ensuring everyone's right to access healthcare.
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Qatar Charity delivers urgent cholera response in Yemen
Backed by generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has completed an urgent three‑month humanitarian intervention in Yemen, supplying essential medicines, IV fluids, and medical consumables amid a fast‑spreading cholera outbreak. The project supported 13 health facilities across Hudaydah, Hajjah, Taiz, and Aden, reaching around 48,000 people, including displaced families and host communities. The intervention came after urgent appeal from local health offices following the registration of more than 253,000 suspected cholera cases and 672 deaths by 2024, alongside rising measles, diphtheria, and dengue infections. Field data from the first half of 2025 recorded thousands of new cases across the targeted governorates, with variations in both confirmed infections and reported fatalities. Dr. Fouad Al-Haddad, Director General of the Republican Hospital in Taiz, said the support provided crucial relief for the facility, the city’s primary referral center for acute watery diarrhea cases, praising Qatar Charity and Qatar’s donors for their timely assistance. Similarly, Dr. Sami Al‑Sharabi, Director of the Yemeni Swedish Hospital for Mother and Child in Taiz, confirmed that life‑saving medicines delivered through the project enabled the team to treat vulnerable children at a critical time. He called for continued assistance in light of the pressing needs. Among the beneficiaries was the mother of a child named Abdullah, who expressed deep gratitude, noting that the medicines arrived just as she was unable to afford treatment—saving her son’s life and offering hope to thousands of families facing similar hardship.
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