Qatar Charity (QC) distributed the Eid al-Adha sacrifice to about one million people in 35 countries through the 'Make them happy with your Udhiya,' campaign for the year 1443, it was announced Monday.
The seasonal project was meant to support the poor and needy, in camps for displaced people and refugees in crisis areas, and those affected by the drought disaster, especially in Somalia, and the poorest communities around the world.
About 49,000 sheep and cows were distributed as Udhiya, at an estimated cost of about QR26.7mn. The countries covered were Palestine, Somalia, Tunisia, Lebanon, Sudan, Kenya, Mali, Togo, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Benin, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Philippines, Albania, Bosnia, Ghana, Turkey, Jordan, Ethiopia, Senegal, Chad, Yemen, Montenegro, Tanzania, South Africa, Morocco, Burundi, Gambia, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
The project was praised by various civil and governmental authorities and personalities in the beneficiary countries. They thanked Qatar for its humanitarian role and support for the poor communities and for alleviating their suffering.
Sadat Muhammad Nur Aliyu, a representative in the Somali parliament, praised the efforts made by QC, especially these days when Somalia is facing a severe drought crisis.
In Turkey, Hilmi Turkman, Mayor of Uskudar - Istanbul, said: "We express our appreciation to our brothers in Qatar for their continuous support, and we thank Qatar Charity for its co-operation and contribution in providing aid to those who deserve it for about a million and a half refugees and Turkish citizens.
Najm al-Din Musa, the Federal Humanitarian Aid Commissioner in Sudan, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the philanthropists in Qatar and praised QC's great efforts to implement the Udhiya project. He pointed out QC is a major partner in many projects of a humanitarian and developmental nature and referred to its efforts in supporting the health, education and housing sectors, empowering poor families in Sudan.
Chaudhry Azhar, director of the Department of Social Welfare and Baitul Mal in Muzaffar Ghar region of Pakistan, expressed his thanks to the people of Qatar for providing meat to disadvantaged families.
In Yemen, Abd al-Wali Dirham, a beneficiary with special needs, said: "We thank the people of Qatar for always standing by us and for their generous support that makes us happy and relieves us of our suffering due to our extended crisis in Yemen".
Syrian refugees in Turkey and internally displaced persons expressed their happiness at the arrival of the sacrificial meat to their homes and camps. Haj Ahmed, 46, displaced from Tal Rifaat eight years ago and residing in Bab al-Salama camp in northern Syria, thanked QC.
Um Bayan, who supports six refugee orphans in Turkey, "the city of Kilis", said: We express our thanks and gratitude to the donors and Qatar Charity for their assistance to us, especially the families of the orphans.
In Somalia, Hawa Salad Adam, a 60 year old, mother of six, said. "Since our displacement from the city of Wenloen and our joining the Marshani camp, my children have not eaten meat, and today because of this meat provided by Qatar Charity, they will celebrate, eating it with rice."
In Sudan, Amani Ali al-Tayeb, a mother of seven orphans, said: "Qatar Charity used to bring joy and happiness to our orphaned children during the seasons of goodness and feasts, so they and the good people have all thanks for the sacrifices that they distributed to us."
In Pakistan, Nusrat Mai, a widow and mother of six children, expressed her thanks and gratitude to everyone who contributed to this project. "I received fresh meat from Qatar Charity, and this is the first time that we have eaten meat since the beginning of the year, me and my children," she said.
Noman Aref said: "Seven members of my family suffer from various disabilities and I could not ensure them the meat of the sacrifice due to my limited income, and Qatar Charity has made us happy by providing meat to us and delivering it to our home, so they have our thanks and appreciation."
Several beneficiaries of the sacrifice project in Bangladesh expressed their gratitude to the donors and QC. Fatima Begum said: "We are pleased to receive sacrificial meat on the day of Eid."
Sabina Akhtar, a widow, said: “Qatar Charity makes us happy in all seasons. They gave us food baskets during Ramadan and Eid al-Adha. They provided meat for my family and put smiles on the faces of our children.”
The seasonal project was meant to support the poor and needy, in camps for displaced people and refugees in crisis areas, and those affected by the drought disaster, especially in Somalia, and the poorest communities around the world.
About 49,000 sheep and cows were distributed as Udhiya, at an estimated cost of about QR26.7mn. The countries covered were Palestine, Somalia, Tunisia, Lebanon, Sudan, Kenya, Mali, Togo, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Benin, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Philippines, Albania, Bosnia, Ghana, Turkey, Jordan, Ethiopia, Senegal, Chad, Yemen, Montenegro, Tanzania, South Africa, Morocco, Burundi, Gambia, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
The project was praised by various civil and governmental authorities and personalities in the beneficiary countries. They thanked Qatar for its humanitarian role and support for the poor communities and for alleviating their suffering.
Sadat Muhammad Nur Aliyu, a representative in the Somali parliament, praised the efforts made by QC, especially these days when Somalia is facing a severe drought crisis.
In Turkey, Hilmi Turkman, Mayor of Uskudar - Istanbul, said: "We express our appreciation to our brothers in Qatar for their continuous support, and we thank Qatar Charity for its co-operation and contribution in providing aid to those who deserve it for about a million and a half refugees and Turkish citizens.
Najm al-Din Musa, the Federal Humanitarian Aid Commissioner in Sudan, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the philanthropists in Qatar and praised QC's great efforts to implement the Udhiya project. He pointed out QC is a major partner in many projects of a humanitarian and developmental nature and referred to its efforts in supporting the health, education and housing sectors, empowering poor families in Sudan.
Chaudhry Azhar, director of the Department of Social Welfare and Baitul Mal in Muzaffar Ghar region of Pakistan, expressed his thanks to the people of Qatar for providing meat to disadvantaged families.
In Yemen, Abd al-Wali Dirham, a beneficiary with special needs, said: "We thank the people of Qatar for always standing by us and for their generous support that makes us happy and relieves us of our suffering due to our extended crisis in Yemen".
Syrian refugees in Turkey and internally displaced persons expressed their happiness at the arrival of the sacrificial meat to their homes and camps. Haj Ahmed, 46, displaced from Tal Rifaat eight years ago and residing in Bab al-Salama camp in northern Syria, thanked QC.
Um Bayan, who supports six refugee orphans in Turkey, "the city of Kilis", said: We express our thanks and gratitude to the donors and Qatar Charity for their assistance to us, especially the families of the orphans.
In Somalia, Hawa Salad Adam, a 60 year old, mother of six, said. "Since our displacement from the city of Wenloen and our joining the Marshani camp, my children have not eaten meat, and today because of this meat provided by Qatar Charity, they will celebrate, eating it with rice."
In Sudan, Amani Ali al-Tayeb, a mother of seven orphans, said: "Qatar Charity used to bring joy and happiness to our orphaned children during the seasons of goodness and feasts, so they and the good people have all thanks for the sacrifices that they distributed to us."
In Pakistan, Nusrat Mai, a widow and mother of six children, expressed her thanks and gratitude to everyone who contributed to this project. "I received fresh meat from Qatar Charity, and this is the first time that we have eaten meat since the beginning of the year, me and my children," she said.
Noman Aref said: "Seven members of my family suffer from various disabilities and I could not ensure them the meat of the sacrifice due to my limited income, and Qatar Charity has made us happy by providing meat to us and delivering it to our home, so they have our thanks and appreciation."
Several beneficiaries of the sacrifice project in Bangladesh expressed their gratitude to the donors and QC. Fatima Begum said: "We are pleased to receive sacrificial meat on the day of Eid."
Sabina Akhtar, a widow, said: “Qatar Charity makes us happy in all seasons. They gave us food baskets during Ramadan and Eid al-Adha. They provided meat for my family and put smiles on the faces of our children.”