QRC implements 27 projects in Gaza

Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) and its Palestinian counterpart have implemented a number of projects in higher education and disability services in Gaza.Co-funded by QRC strategic partners Fakhoora and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) within the GCC programme for the reconstruction of Gaza, QRC in collaboration with its Palestinian counterpart implemented 27 projects. These include 19 projects for the development of disability services and 8 projects for the development of higher education in the Gaza Strip at a cost of $10mn.The completed projects will be officially inaugurated from June 3 - 5. Rashid al-Mahanadi, director of QRC’s Al Khor branch, will represent QRC at the opening ceremony of some projects and celebration of the completion of others. The projects to be opened include: Establishment of the Jerusalem (Al-Quds) Open University  in Khan Younis worth $850,000; creation of an internal department of clinical rehabilitation at Al Amal Hospital in Khan Younis at a total cost of $540,000; upgrading and maintenance of the College of Ability Development, Khan Younis valued at $326,000; equipping and furnishing a meeting room at the College of Science and Technology in Khan Younis worth $250,000; development of physical therapy department at Ahly Arab hospital in Gaza worth $101,700; the establishment of a specialized centre for the treatment of diabetes complications Al Wafa hospital in Gaza worth $247, 550; development of a physiotherapy department at the University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) at a total cost of $145.330; and a project for the building and furnishing of a technical workshop at UCAS valued at $108,000.These projects will contribute significantly to alleviating the suffering of Gazans and help rehabilitate people with disabilities through the provision of high quality services that contribute to their integration socially and economically.The project will also facilitate sustainable development and empowerment of the community through the development of higher education, helping the academic development of young Palestinians and enabling them to foster their creative abilities.“We are delighted to be able to provide support to vulnerable groups, especially in the field of health and education empowerment in the areas of Gaza and Khan Younis, which urgently need the support of all international humanitarian organisations. On this occasion I would like to commend all QRC partners who have helped in the financing of these projects; Fakhoora Campaign, the Islamic Bank and our partners in the Palestinian Red Crescent,” said al-Mohannadi, before travelling to Gaza for the opening of these projects.