2/10/2025
Qatar Charity (QC), in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), unveiled the identity of the “Humanitarian Impact Forum 2025". The ceremony was attended by HE Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Charity, HE Mrs. Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family, HE Mrs. Maryam bint Ali Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Mrs. Lolwah bint Rashid Al-khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education, and Dr. Ahmed Marii, Representative of OCHA, Doha, as well as representatives of international organizations, civil society organizations in Qatar, and research and expertise centers.
Annual Event
This ceremony marked the official introduction of an annual event that will become a transformative platform for addressing critical gaps in humanitarian coordination, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable solutions. The forum’s annual event for this year, 2025, is expected to take place in the last quarter of the year.
The forum aims to gather key stakeholders from the humanitarian and development sectors to discuss the challenges facing global humanitarian responses, explore collaborative approaches, and set the stage for the future of this ongoing initiative. The collaboration between Qatar Charity and OCHA will serve as a powerful catalyst for strengthening humanitarian systems and creating impactful, people-centered solutions.
Opening Remarks
In her opening remarks, HE Mrs. Maryam bint Ali Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, reaffirmed Qatar’s unwavering commitment to supporting international efforts and humanitarian diplomacy in extending cooperation to all countries and organizations that share the same vision in achieving humanitarian development and strengthening international collaboration. She emphasized the importance of providing sustainable and effective solutions to ensure aid reaches those who deserve it.
She also highlighted the role of Qatari humanitarian diplomacy, which is not confined to itself, but rather extends to all of humanity, offering support to those affected and assistance to those in need. Additionally, she expressed her appreciation for the significant partnership between Qatar Charity and OCHA in organizing the Humanitarian Impact Forum. She further expressed her delight at launching the forum’s identity, hoping it would serve as a valuable addition to the humanitarian field.
For his part, Mr. Yousuf bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity, stated, “Qatar Charity looks forward to the forum enhancing effective humanitarian action and reaffirming the commitment of Qatari humanitarian organizations—both governmental and non-governmental— to supporting the transition towards a more effective humanitarian response.
He added, “Humanitarian impact will be the guiding compass of this forum, by adopting measurable outcomes as a performance benchmark in humanitarian work, enhancing accountability, and ensuring the sustainability of humanitarian solutions.” He valued the significant partnership with OCHA in establishing the forum and expressed his gratitude to all participating entities for their presence and contributions to the launch event and the panel discussions.
In this context, DR. Ahmed Marii, Representative of OCHA, Doha, "The complex political landscapes of conflict zones demand innovative, collaborative solutions. OCHA is proud to work alongside partners like Qatar Charity to address humanitarian access challenges and uphold the principles of humanity, neutrality, and impartiality at the regional and global level. Through dialogue, partnerships, and leveraging emerging technologies, we can ensure that aid reaches those in need, regardless of the political or geographical barriers. This forum represents a critical step toward finding sustainable, community-driven solutions that empower local actors while fostering international collaboration in these challenging environments."
Subsequently, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Charity, and HE Mariam bint Ali Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, officially unveiled the identity of the Humanitarian Impact Forum 2025, which effectively reflects the forum’s core objectives and mission.
Panel Discussions
The launch event also featured three panel discussions on humanitarian action, bringing together experts, researchers, and officials from UN and international humanitarian organizations.
The first session was titled “Humanitarian Impact: The Guiding Compass for Change”, the second session co-organized by OCHA was titled " Bridging Boundaries: Collaborative Solutions for Humanitarian Access in Complex Political Landscapes”, and the third session co-organized by ME Council was titled "Innovative Solutions for Food Security and Sustainability”.