12/11/2023
Qatar Charity (QC) has initiated the “Launching 10 Aid Aircraft For Palestine” initiative as part of its “One Heart” winter campaign. The initiative aims to engage the people in Qatar in supporting those affected in the Gaza Strip through both in-kind and cash donations. It also aims to provide an opportunity for various segments of the community in Qatar to participate in preparing relief aid to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and helping them cope with the escalating humanitarian situation, especially with the onset of winter.
About Initiative
The initiative, which runs from December 10 to 15, aims to launch 10 aid aircraft with 600 tons of humanitarian aid. It will receive in-kind donations in the rear area of Katara opposite The St. Regis Hotel, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Additionally, financial donations are received through collectors and collection boxes available on-site.
The initiative also provides an opportunity for the community to participate in packing food aid parcels in collaboration with several volunteers from Qatar Charity in the International Zone at Expo. This takes place during the same period from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
How to Donate
Donations can be made to the “Launching 10 Aid Aircraft For Palestine” initiative through the Qatar Charity’s website under the following link: https://qch.qa/10p.
Direct donations can be made through Qatar Charity’s branches and collection points across the country, as well as through the hotline: 44290000. Donors can also request home collectors to receive the donations from their locations. All, including individuals, organizations, and companies, can contribute to this initiative.
Mr. Ahmad Yousef Fakhroo, CEO's assistant for the Resources Development and Media Sector at Qatar Charity, stated during his speech at the initiative’s press conference, "This initiative is of added importance at a time when humanitarian conditions are worsening in the Gaza Strip and Palestine due to a significant shortage in the basic needs of the population in all fields, especially in the fields of drinking water, food, shelter, and healthcare.”
He urged the benefactors of Qatar, including individuals, organizations, and companies, to interact with this initiative and extend a helping hand. He also urged the media and social media influencers to convey the message of this initiative and highlight it through their various channels to ensure the maximum interaction and participation in its various activities to achieve its goal.
Mr. Khalid Alyafei, Director of the Emergency and Relief Department at Qatar Charity, affirmed Qatar Charity's commitment to swiftly providing humanitarian support to the people of Gaza since the early days of the ongoing crisis, whether through its partners or via the Qatari air lift from Doha to Arish. He stated that this is done as a humanitarian duty to contribute to alleviating their suffering due to the shortage of living necessities and the absence of essential services in the areas of food, shelter, health, and others.
“By the grace of Allah and thanks to the air lift, we managed to transport 225 tons of relief aid, benefiting nearly 224,000 persons,” said Alyafei, anticipating that around 936,000 people would benefit from the urgent relief projects currently underway in various fields. He expressed his hope that the support, through the “Launching 10 Aid Aircraft For Palestine” initiative, would continue for the benefit of the affected in Gaza and Palestine.
Mr. Faisal Rashid al-Fehaida, CEO's assistant for the Programs and Community Development sector at Qatar Charity, said, “We hope that the values and culture of charity and humanitarian work will turn into a behavior in the lives of youth, children, and members of our community through their participation in humanitarian initiatives and events and their support for them in all possible forms.
He indicated that that Qatar Charity, through the “Launching 10 Aid Aircraft For Palestine” initiative, allows all, both citizens and residents, in Qatar to provide assistance to the affected in the Gaza Strip and Palestine by contributing to the packing of food items that will be sent to them, or by making in-kind and cash donations. He hoped that this initiative would receive significant response and great contribution to achieve its noble humanitarian goals with the collective efforts and determination.
Charitable Match
At the conclusion of the “Launching 10 Aid Aircraft For Palestine” initiative, a charitable friendly match will be played under the slogan ‘For Palestine’. Organized by the students of Qatar Academy, the match is supported by Qatar Charity as part of its support for youth initiatives. The entire proceeds from the match tickets will go towards the initiative. The total amount collected to support the initiative will be announced at the end of the match, marking the conclusion of the initiative.
The initiative is expected to see the participation of several Arab football stars and social media influencers from Qatar and the Gulf region.