As part of its continuous efforts to strengthen institutional governance and adhere to international best practices, Qatar Charity has been awarded the ISO 37000:2021 certification for organisational governance becoming one of the first humanitarian organisations in the region to earn this prestigious accreditation.
In a press release Wednesday, Qatar Charity said this achievement adds to an impressive list of international certifications previously obtained by the organisation, including ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 27001 for Information Security, ISO 31000 for Risk Management, ISO 37301 for Compliance Management, and ISO 18295-1 for Customer Contact Centres. These recognitions reflect Qatar Charity’s commitment to applying global best practices across its administrative and operational systems.
The certificate was officially received by Chief Governance and External Affairs Officer at Qatar Charity Mohammed al-Ghamdi from Director of Bureau Veritas — Qatar branch Hossam al-Rifai.
In a statement on this occasion, al-Ghamdi noted that receiving the ISO 37000:2021 certification is the culmination of extensive efforts and a strategic direction undertaken by the organisation to establish and implement an integrated governance framework. He emphasised that the certification is not merely a goal, but a reflection of Qatar Charity's ongoing institutional maturity and its commitment to continuous improvement in the service of humanitarian work.
Notably, ISO 37000:2021 is the world’s first international benchmark for governance of organisations. It serves as a guiding standard for institutions that uphold the values of integrity, transparency, and social responsibility, while achieving a balance between stakeholder interests and sound administrative systems.
