Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has been recognised as one of 10 Qatari organisations that proved most supportive in dealing with the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to Ipsos, the world’s third-largest research agency.
The French market research and consulting firm recently conducted a series of in-depth studies to understand how the Covid-19 outbreak impacted the attitudes, behaviours, and future expectations of consumers and global markets.


QRCS deployed more than 18,000 volunteers to take part in helping others


QRCS launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about protective measures against Covid-19

In the Mena region, eight countries, including Qatar, were selected to track public sentiment and behaviour in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Through online interviews, Ipsos asked nationals and residents of Qatar which companies they thought have best participated in supporting the country during the current Covid-19 crisis.
The top 10 choices were as follows (in alphabetical order): Al Meera, Doha Bank, Ministry of Public Health, Ooredoo, Qatar Airways, Qatar Charity, Qatar Foundation, QNB, Qatar Petroleum, and QRCS.
According to the report, QRCS’ successful coronavirus control efforts were spotlighted in many research studies by Ipsos and other multinational firms concerned with the pandemic.
The surveys focused on eight criteria: (1) positively addressing public fears and concerns; (2) attitudes towards government, media, and health organisations; (3) countermeasures; (4) changes in lifestyles and social behaviours; (5) reduction of impact on citizens; (6) changes in purchase and shopping habits; (7) consumers’ expectations from companies; and (8) short-term and long-term outcomes.
Within its public information strategy, QRCS launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about protective measures, including lectures, social media messages, and mass media materials.
More than 18,000 volunteers were deployed to take part in helping others. They can be found at shopping malls, giving guidance and advice to the consumers as regards wearing masks and gloves and maintaining social distancing. Some of them are currently engaged in managing quarantine facilities, distributing masks and gloves to the public, and disinfecting streets and districts.
Under the supervision of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management, QRCS operates quarantine facilities, health centres, and ambulance services, all contributing to Covid-19 combatting efforts.
Over the holy month of Ramadan, QRCS distributed as many as 100,000 food baskets to vulnerable families, in order to mitigate the impact of lockdown. Medical and hygiene supplies were also donated to health facilities, including masks and sanitisers.
With its professionally developed and implemented strategy, QRCS has contingency plans to deal effectively with the Covid-19 crisis, taking all possible scenarios into consideration to mobilise resources and ensure sustainability.