Qatar Charity and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to address major challenged faced by displaced people around the world.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, Assistant CEO for Governance and External Relations at Qatar Charity, and Mr. Martin Andreas Suvatne, Director of Institutional Partnerships at NRC.

Objectives of the MoU

The MoU will enhance collaboration between the two organizations in the fields of humanitarian assistance and development. The partnership marks the beginning of a long-term relationship based on mutual trust and respect. It serves as a key step in fostering cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the development of impactful humanitarian projects that benefit vulnerable communities in crisis-affected regions.

This collaboration will provide both organizations with the opportunity to explore new avenues of support in areas such as humanitarian aid, sustainable solutions, education, and water and sanitation. Efforts will be carried out through joint programs and innovative projects designed to deliver comprehensive solutions to refugees and displaced people in numerous countries.

A Fruitful Partnership

Mr. Mohammed Al-Ghamdi expressed his enthusiasm about signing the MoU with the Norwegian Refugee Council, emphasizing that it was a significant addition to Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with international humanitarian organizations. He said that the MoU is part of Qatar Charity’s continuous pursuit of strategic alliances with global organizations that share its mission, particularly those focused on providing aid to displaced people and communities affected by crises.

Mr. Al-Ghamdi stated, "This MoU represents our commitment to building productive partnerships with international humanitarian organizations, which will enable us to create innovative solutions that address the needs of displaced people and crisis-affected communities. Our partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council will open new doors for collaboration in humanitarian aid, sustainable solutions, and technical knowledge sharing, ultimately enhancing our ability to achieve meaningful and lasting impact in crisis zones."

Mr. Martin Andreas Suvatne highlighted the importance of this partnership, saying it was a positive step toward strengthening global humanitarian efforts. He added that NRC, which supports refugees and displaced persons in over 40 countries, highly values the collaboration with Qatar Charity and hopes the MoU will lead to fruitful outcomes in delivering humanitarian assistance and sustainable solutions to displacement.

He said, "At NRC, we are excited about our collaboration with Qatar Charity and the potential it holds to create a lasting impact in the humanitarian field. Working together, we can enhance crisis response and provide much-needed aid to communities affected by conflicts and disasters. We look forward to jointly designing innovative humanitarian programs and achieving shared goals that will improve the lives of those who have been forced to flee their homes."

NRC is an independent humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting people who have been forced to flee due to crises and conflicts. Founded after The Second World War, NRC operates in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a focus on providing aid in areas such as food security, education, legal protection, shelter, and water and sanitation.