As part of its Ramadan campaign, “Good Starts With You”, and with the support of donors, Qatar Charity (QC) distributed Zakat al-Fitr in nearly 40 countries despite challenging circumstances. The assistance targeted vulnerable families to help them meet their needs during Ramadan and Eid al Fitr. More than 706,000 people benefited from the food assistance and cash support.
In Djibouti, Zakat al Fitr was distributed to vulnerable families and sponsored orphans, benefiting around 1,500 people. Mr. Souleiman Houssein Moussa, Director General of Diwan Az Zakat, said Zakat al Fitr helps families welcome Eid with reassurance and dignity.
Beneficiary Ali Hassan expressed gratitude, saying the assistance came at the right time and helped his family secure essential needs before Eid.
In Mauritania, QC’s office distributed complete food baskets to 600 beneficiaries, including widows, orphans, and persons with disabilities. The baskets contained essential food items.
In Somalia, distributions targeted areas most affected by drought. A total of 2,702 food baskets were delivered, benefiting approximately 16,212 people.
Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali lauded QC’s humanitarian role in supporting vulnerable groups.
Beneficiary Hassan Mumin Mohamed said the food basket helped his family cope with the difficult conditions caused by the drought, noting it enabled them to meet their basic needs during Eid.
In Morocco, QC distributed 437 food baskets to low income families in the Temara district, helping them meet daily needs and strengthening social solidarity during the holy month.
In Sudan, food baskets were distributed in Port Sudan and at the Sheikha Aisha bint Hamad Al Attiyah Model City for Orphan Care in Al Damir. Additional distributions reached families in the villages of River Nile State. The total number of beneficiaries reached 7,758 people.
In Bangladesh, more than 32,000 people benefited from Zakat al Fitr distributions, including orphans in care centers and vulnerable families. The food parcels helped ease living burdens and brought joy ahead of Eid.
In Pakistan, QC distributed 2,250 dry food baskets in Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reaching around 15,750 beneficiaries, including women headed households, persons with disabilities, orphans, and the elderly. Field teams also delivered food baskets to remote areas.
Ahmed Jan, a beneficiary with a disability, said receiving the basket at home had a positive impact on his family.
In Sri Lanka’s Gampaha district, QC distributed food parcels to 235 vulnerable families, benefiting 1,175 people, including sponsored orphans and low income households.