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Qatar Charity Launches its cam

In its third edition, the campaign has awarded a number of HMC officials, aiming at highlighting the role that state institutions play for the development of the nation.

Honoring :

On behalf of Qatar Charity, Mr. Farid Saddiqi, head of social programs, presented honor shields and gratitude certificates to a number of HMC officials including: Dr.Abdulatif Muhammed Al khal – Director of Development of Physicians, Dr. Wafaa Salah Al Yazidi - Head of Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Medicine, and Mrs. Aysha Al Khayareen - Director of Nursing and Rehabilitation at Muaither Complex for Care and Rehabilitation.

At the honorary reception, Mrs. Badrya Al Yaqoot – Head of donation department in QC- pointed out to the importance of the projects and achievements that state institutions have accomplished over the past recent years. Mrs. Al Yawqoot also praised the previous two editions of “Positive Society” by Qatar Charity, as the first one had introduced Qatar Charity as humanitarian and developmental institution, while the second one had highlighted the role of ministry of education and high education as well as the most influential Qatari females who contribute in supporting People with Special Needs and promoting their cause in the Qatari society.

Developing healthcare:

Director of Development of Physicians in HMC , Dr.Abdulatif Muhammed Al khal has briefed the audience about the services that Hamad Medical Corporation provides, as well as the latest medical technologies that are used to improve the quality of medical services in the country. Dr. Al Khal also praised Qatar’s efforts to promote and develop healthcare sector, and ensuring to meet the latest International medical standards.

He noted that Hamad Medical Corporation consists of 10 public and specialty hospitals, as well as homecare and ambulance services.
In his speech, Al-Khall focused on the mechanism adopted by the HMC to prepare future doctors and provide them with continuing vocational medical education. He pointed out that in order to develop and nurture future doctors, HMC has established specialized medical training programs.

Rehabilitation:

Dr. Wafa Saleh Al-Zubaidi, Head of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine Department, explained that the administration offers a number of rehabilitation programs and a comprehensive range of services for the medical and rehabilitation management of patients suffering from physical, mental, psychological and social disabilities or patients suffering from neurological diseases. Dr. Al Zubaidi stated that HMC mission is to achieve an international status as a center of excellence in the provision of health care, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.

She stated that the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine is working to guide the patients’ therapeutic path and facilitate the stages of their improvement to enable them to reach their maximum abilities at a physical, psychological and social levels. Dr. Al Zubaidi added that the interaction of society is a necessity and a motivation, as it encourages the effectiveness of the provided services.

Mrs. Aisha Al-Khayarin, Director of Nursing and Rehabilitation at Muaither Care and Rehabilitation Complex, concluded by addressing the importance of nursing in healthcare system. She emphasized on the role that nurses play in the healthcare system through their constant medical invention when and where needed.

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QC distributes fresh meat to 2

Around 2,267 poor families benefited from the fresh meat project implemented by Qatar Charity in the Gaza Strip in cooperation with the General Department of Zakat at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.

The Director of the QC office in the Gaza Strip, Engineer Mohammed Abu Haloub said the fresh meat project, implemented at a cost of about QR 135,000, contributed to alleviating the suffering of a large number of Palestinian families living under the deteriorating economic conditions.

Abu Haloub pointed out that most of the families benefiting from the project suffer from insufficient income, as they have no breadwinner, noting that Qatar Charity works hard to lessen their suffering through donations that it gets from philanthropists.

He added that a contract was signed with a company specialized in supplying cows, slaughtering, cutting, weighing in a healthy slaughterhouse according to Islamic laws, and then transporting them to the Zakat committees in the different governorates of the Gaza Strip.

Qatar Charity targets the most needy groups such as orphans, poor, and People with Special Needs through its seasonal projects, including the Udhiya (sacrificial animals) project in particular, which are implemented every year by its office in the Gaza Strip in cooperation with partner organizations.

Qatar Charity has implemented a number of projects in the Gaza Strip during the last year 2017 to contribute to the development of the Palestinian society, which covered more than a dozen development sectors under activities, projects, programs and major sectors (social welfare, seasonal social and humanitarian work, economic empowerment, housing for the poor and reconstruction of destroyed homes, grants for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, education, agriculture, health, water and sanitation, cultural projects, Relief and Emergency Projects, and others). The QC’s interventions have benefited more than one million persons.

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QC Ramadan Projects to benefit

Through its Ramadan Campaign “Giving is the Secret to Happiness”, Qatar Charity (QC) is expected to reach out to 630,000 fasting persons in Qatar during the holy month by implementing a number of projects and programmes at a cost of about QR16mn.

During the blessed month of Ramadan, Qatar Charity is implementing various types of projects, which include many Iftar projects for fasting persons, targeting workers and community gatherings in particular, and Iftar meals and Zakat Al Fitr projects for low-income families.

The charily also is organizing a number cultural programs, events and supporting voluntary initiatives, in partnership with others, which include Baraha, Humanitarian Action Event, Youth Initiatives Competition, Al-Siddiqiyoon, You're not alone and Moaayashah (Coexistence).

The most significant Ramadan projects are as follows:

Iftar Tables for Fasting Persons

This year, Qatar Charity is organizing 39 Iftar tables in several areas of the country such as Al Khor, Dhakhira, Simaisma, Kharttiyat, Al Gharafa, Al Rayyan, Al Shahaniya, Al Wakrah, Al Wukair, Muaither South and North, Al Sailiya, Bin Omran, Bin Mahmoud, Umm Salal Mohammed, Al Kabaan, Al Aziziyah,Izghawa, Old Al Ghanim, Al Montazah, Ain Khalid, Al Shamal, Freij Abdul Aziz, Al Hilal, Rawdat Rashid, Al Jamiliya, and Barzan.

During the whole month of Ramadan, these tables will target 225,000 fasting people with the focus on single workers, passers-by and low-income earners and provide them with ready Iftar meals to break their fast.

Iftar Meals for Single Workers

The project focuses on single workers and serves ready Iftar meal to them with the focus on bachelor gatherings. This project is being implemented in Al Ghuwariyah, Simaisma, Al Khor, Al Khuraib, Al Shahaniya, Abū Nakẖlah, and Al Wakrah. Around 18,000 people are expected to benefit from the project.

From Home to Home

As part of this project, Qatari families prepare and serve Iftar meals to low-income families with the aim of meeting some of their needs in Ramadan. As many as 6,000 people are expected to benefit from the project.

Iftar Meals for Industrial Zone workers:

This project distributes Iftar meals to workers through special vehicles at the various locations of the Industrial Area, which are daily changed to cover the largest number of workers during the month. This project will reach out to 12,000 beneficiaries throughout the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan Supply

This project provides parcels containing essential foodstuffs for the month of Ramadan, which are distributed to families with limited incomes via coupons gifted by Qatar Charity at the beginning of the holy month. About 2000 families are expected to be beneficiaries of this project this Ramadan.

Mobile Iftar

This involves the distribution of snacks prepared by Qatari productive families to motorists who were not able to reach their homes for Iftar. This Ramadan, it is expected that 15,000 drivers will benefit from the project.

Providing Water to Congregations

The project is underway in 43 mosques in cooperation with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in order to distribute water bottles to congregations while they are performing Taraweeh and night prayers. As many as 242,000 people are expected to benefit from this water project during this Ramadan.

Ramadan Gift

This is financial aid provided to low-income families registered with Qatar Charity before the beginning of Ramadan to meet the living needs in the holy month. The number of beneficiaries reached as many as 1,000 families this year.

Al-Aqraboon

This is an initiative implemented by Qatar Charity for the third consecutive year with start of Ramadan, in which a number of media figures and social media influencers will participate, with the aim of providing financial aid to the needy families, who may not visit charities for help as well as supporting difficult cases within the country.

Zakat ul Fitr

It is given to low-income families on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. The number of beneficiaries is expected to reach 1,000 families.

Eidi (Gift) for Orphans

It is a gift distributed to the Orphans Sponsored by Qatar Charity, before Eid al-Fitr, to bring pleasure to them. This year, Eidi will be gifted to 324 orphans.

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‘Rofaqa’ Competition sponsors

Qatar University’s (QU) students, through ‘Rofaqa’ Competition’ managed to successfully sponsor 1,000 orphans during the period of two months. The competition was launched by Qatar Charity (QC) in co-operation with the university to promote the sponsorship of 1000 orphans, aiming to engage QU’s students in humanitarian and community work.

The teams “Like These Two” led by Adel Lamy, “Be Their Neighbors” led by Saud Al-Maa'adid and “Al Rawaim” led by Asma Al-Hammadi were ranked first, second and third respectively.

The ranking of the competing teams was based on the decision of the judging committee as per the criteria relating to the plan, quality, efficiency, content and impact of the events, the marketing and media campaign, the number of Orphans Sponsored and the amount of donations collected in addition to method and clarity of presentation, covering all the above points.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdullah Al-Shantour Al Yafie, Director of Student Services & Activities at Qatar University, Ali Ateeq Al Abdullah, Executive Director of Executive Management of Media and Communication at Qatar Charity and a large number of QU students.

Al Yafie expressed his pleasure at attending the ceremony and said that the goal of the competition has been achieved, which is the sponsorships of orphans, pointing out that it was a very valuable experience for students. He thanked Qatar Charity for providing them with such opportunities that unlocked their creative thinking abilities and encouraged them to engage in the community service.

Ali Ateeq Al Abdullah said “we at Qatar Charity were fully confident that our creative and innovative talents will win the completion and achieve the goal”.

Al-Abdullah expressed his thanks and appreciation to the management of Qatar University for its participation and cooperation with Qatar Charity in Social and Cultural Projects within the framework of social responsibility.

At the end of the ceremony, the competing teams, the judging committee, the ambassadors of the team leaders and the distinguished teams were honored, in addition to honoring all members of the competing teams with certificates of appreciation and shields.

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4,000 Kenyan orphans enjoys QC

The number of Orphans Sponsored by Qatar Charity in Kenya, quadrupled during the current year 2018, compared with the last year. The number has so far reached 4,000 orphans while there were 1,110 orphans sponsored by QC until the end of 2017.

This quantitative development coincided with the qualitative improvement in the comprehensive care services, activities, events and leisure trips allocated to orphans, as their last visit was marked with the presence of Mr. Jabr bin Ali Al Dosari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nairobi.

200 orphaned girls and boys, accompanied by a number of supervisors, participated in this trip to the Paradise Lost park, 10 km from the capital Nairobi.

The orphans spent a full day in an enjoyable atmosphere, participating in a variety of activities and games and having fun in the fresh air and a spacious beautiful green land.

Mohammed Hussein Omar, director of QC’s regional office in Kenya, said that this trip was remarkable because the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nairobi participated with the orphaned children, which brought pleasure to their hearts and left a good impact on them.

He also added that Ambassador always participates in many activities organized by Qatar Charity, which promotes voluntary and humanitarian work. He pointed out that His Excellency distributed gifts to orphans during the trip and recommended giving special priority to those who excel.

Mohammed Hussein Omar also thanked the sponsors in Qatar and worldwide, who are credited with increasing the number of the sponsored children and providing specific activities for them.

At the end of the trip, the Ambassador extended thanks to Qatar Charity, which serves children throughout the world, works to provide care to those who lost their parents and seeks to draw the smile on their faces. He also expressed his pleasure at participating in the recreational activity, which is an important part of the comprehensive care provided by Qatar Charity to orphans.

It is worth mentioning that Qatar Charity attaches special attention to orphans since its establishment as part of its social welfare programmes. On December 31, 2013, the charity launched its "Rofaqa" initiative to provide the integrated care to the largest possible number of the orphaned children around the world. To date, the initiative managed to sponsor more than 153,000 orphans in Asia, Africa and Europe.

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