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Qatar Charity has implemented an economic empowerment project in Bangladesh to support vulnerable families by providing income-generating assets and helping them build more stable, self-reliant lives. The project benefited 380 families, or around 1,900 people. Beneficiaries received 140 motorised rickshaws, 140 cargo tricycles and 100 grinding machine tools designed to provide daily livelihoods and practical opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and need. The distribution ceremony took place in Durgapur, Rajshahi, in the presence of the director of Qatar Charity’s office in Bangladesh, along with officials, local representatives and civil society members. Professor Nazrul Islam Mondol, Member of Parliament, lauded Qatar Charity’s efforts to launch sustainable development initiatives that respond directly to people’s needs, noting that livelihood support is one of the most effective ways to combat poverty and unemployment. He said: “Providing families with income-generating assets, rather than limiting support to temporary assistance, reinforces a sustainable approach to fighting poverty and enables vulnerable families to earn a dignified livelihood and build a better future. I extend my appreciation to Qatar Charity and the generous people of Qatar for standing by vulnerable communities in Bangladesh.” Zakaria al-Mutairi, director of Qatar Charity’s office in Bangladesh, said the project reflects Qatar Charity’s vision of empowering vulnerable groups by helping them move from receiving assistance to owning productive tools and building stable sources of income. He added: “We do not merely provide aid; we work to create sustainable income opportunities that enable vulnerable families to stand on their own feet. Through these livelihood assets, beneficiaries can earn a regular income, support their families, and regain confidence and dignity. We will continue implementing quality programs that make a tangible impact on people’s lives and strengthen community resilience across Bangladesh.” The project aims to reduce poverty by equipping disadvantaged families with productive assets that enable them to start small businesses, expand existing activities, increase their income and achieve greater long-term economic stability. Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to Qatar Charity and the people of Qatar, saying the initiative was not only a form of assistance but also a new beginning toward dignified work, steady income and a safer life for their families.

Qatar Charity (QC) has opened four specialised cotton thread production workshops in Mali, benefiting women from four co-operatives.The initiative forms part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and support sustainable livelihoods through productive projects that harness local resources and provide beneficiary families with stable sources of income.The project involved equipping the workshops with the machinery and tools required to process cotton fibres and produce thread.It provided beneficiaries with training in operation, production, and workplace management, helping strengthen their professional skills, enhance the sustainability of economic activity, and generate steady returns for the participating co-operatives.**media[472999]**The project is expected to create job opportunities and sustainable income for women, increase the value added to locally produced cotton, support textile and handicraft industries, and improve the income levels of beneficiary families.It is also expected to stimulate local economic activity and strengthen women’s role in economic and social development.The initiative comes amid economic challenges facing many families, particularly in rural areas, where income-generating projects are among the most effective ways to reduce poverty and unemployment while enhancing the economic stability of local communities.Cotton is one of Mali's most important strategic crops and a vital source of income for thousands of families.The initiative seeks to maximise the value of this national resource by transforming raw cotton fibres into thread for use in the textile and handicraft industries, strengthening local value chains while creating broader economic opportunities for beneficiaries.**media[473002]**Beneficiaries expressed their appreciation for the project, noting that it will enable them to acquire new skills and open broader opportunities to participate in income-generating economic activities.Some said the project allows locally grown cotton to be used more effectively by processing it within the community instead of selling it as raw material, contributing to improved household income and helping families meet their basic needs.Beneficiaries also emphasised that the project has fostered co-operation and teamwork within women’s co-operatives, while boosting their self-confidence and reinforcing their ability to contribute effectively to the development of their communities.The project reflects the QC’s commitment to sustainable economic empowerment by helping vulnerable groups move from reliance on aid toward productivity and self-sufficiency, through the tools and skills needed to build a more stable and prosperous future. 

Qatar Charity (QC), in co-operation with Mauritania’s ministry of social action, childhood and family, has inaugurated a sewing workshop in Nouakchott to support female graduates of the Women’s Empowerment Training Centre. The project, implemented through the QC’s Mauritania branch, targets breadwinners of vulnerable families and aims to enhance their economic empowerment through sustainable income-generating opportunities. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Lalla Fatimetou Mint Seddik Ould Larbi, adviser to the minister of social action, childhood and family; Fahd Salem al-Dosari, chargé d’affaires at Qatar’s embassy in Mauritania; Akhyarhoum Ould El Mostafa, deputy governor of Nouakchott West; Eng. Omer Abdelaziz Mohamed, country director of Qatar Charity’s Mauritania branch; Yent Agjereb, director of the Women’s Empowerment Training Centre; and several officials from the ministry and QC. Speaking at the event, Mohamed highlighted the strong partnership between Qatar Charity and the ministry, noting that the project reflects the organisation’s commitment to promoting sustainable economic empowerment. He said the workshop aims to provide Women’s Empowerment Training Centre graduates with employment opportunities and a stable source of income. Al-Dosari said the workshop is an example of the strong co-operation between Qatar and Mauritania and reflects their shared commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and advancing economic and social empowerment. Meanwhile, Larbi said the project helps build the capacities of young women and enhance their economic independence by providing them with skills needed in the labour market. She thanked Qatar Charity for its continued support and constructive co-operation with the ministry in serving vulnerable communities. 

Qatar Charity strengthened the scale of its humanitarian interventions in Syria in 2025, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the Syrian people and alleviating their suffering. These interventions included a comprehensive package of relief and development projects encompassing health, education, shelter, food, food security, livelihoods, protection, water and sanitation, social welfare, and economic empowerment. The total value of these interventions exceeded QR163mn, benefiting over 2mn people.Qatar Charity continued to enhance the health response in Syria through a package of interventions combining primary healthcare, advanced services, and the medical supply chain. The number of beneficiaries reached 800,000 people, with a total value exceeding QR29mn.This included supporting Bab Al-Hawa Surgical Hospital as a vital line of defence for emergency cases and preparing to open a specialised cancer treatment centre to bring services closer to patients and their families. Support was also provided to pediatric departments, new departments were equipped, and activities were conducted to screen for and treat malnutrition among children and mothers.Essential and high-quality medicines and medical equipment were supplied to ensure the continuity of services and to strengthen the dialysis and blood bank systems.Support was also provided to the ambulance system and primary healthcare centres, along with specialised surgical interventions (cardiac and ophthalmological) and care for people with disabilities, all within multi-impact projects. The most important projects completed in 2025 included supporting Bab Al-Hawa Hospital and opening a cancer treatment centre in northern Syria.A paediatric ward was also opened in northern Syria, and specialised medical equipment and medicines were provided, in addition to essential medicines for healthcare facilities, dialysis supplies, blood banks, and the pediatric ward at Al-Ra'i Hospital.Support was also provided to primary healthcare centres, the ambulance system, and medical supplies, as well as treatment for malnutrition among children and mothers. Surgical interventions (cardiac and ophthalmological) and care for people with disabilities were also provided (within 68 projects).Qatar Charity's interventions in the education sector focused on ensuring equitable and inclusive access to quality education for children, supporting formal and non-formal education. The number of beneficiaries reached 711,628, with a total value of nearly QR15mn.This included providing school bags and stationery, supporting schools with operational expenses (water, electricity, internet, and routine maintenance), and supplying educational materials and paying the salaries of teaching and administrative staff. The renovation of 301 classrooms and the construction of 30 new classrooms in 20 schools in the Aleppo and Idlib governorates were completed, with co-ordination underway for the renovation of an additional 260 classrooms.Textbooks for grades one through nine were printed, and 668,604 copies were delivered to the targeted schools and educational complexes. Furthermore, Qatar Charity supported needy university students in Turkey by covering their tuition fees in coordination with universities and relevant organisations.Qatar Charity implemented various food security and livelihood interventions, including the distribution of food baskets and flour, support for bakeries, and free bread projects for the most vulnerable groups. These initiatives benefited 570,000 people, with a total value exceeding QR24mn.The response also extended to Syrian refugees and the host community in Turkiye through the distribution of thousands of food baskets in several provinces. Strategically, Qatar Charity continued its wheat value chain support project for the sixth consecutive year by providing farmers with agricultural inputs in Aleppo and Idlib. This project, which will continue until mid-2026, includes marketing support and the provision of equipment for agricultural offices.The livestock value chain project was also implemented through mobile veterinary services, feed distribution, and food processing activities. Families were supported with small grants to enhance food security and generate sustainable income through various breeding and production projects.Qatar Charity's interventions in the shelter sector aimed to restore stability for affected families by repairing damaged homes and rehabilitating housing units and infrastructure, thus supporting safe return and promoting privacy and dignity. The work also included the rehabilitation of community facilities (such as mosques) to restore their social role.In addition to rehabilitation, seasonal interventions were implemented to mitigate the effects of winter by distributing winter clothing to the most vulnerable families. These efforts are part of a humanitarian approach that addresses economic burdens and rising construction costs, aiming to strengthen community resilience and improve living conditions in the near term.In the protection sector, Qatar Charity focused on enhancing specialised services for the most vulnerable children and families in northwest Syria through a package of interventions encompassing individual protection, child protection, and support for orphanages. More than 59,000 people benefited from these initiatives, with a total value exceeding QR4mn.Individual protection included in-kind assistance tailored to basic needs based on vulnerability criteria (the elderly, people with disabilities, and the most vulnerable families), with assessment and referral mechanisms implemented by mobile teams and in coordination with other stakeholders. Child-friendly spaces are also being established, and psychosocial support and case management are being provided in accordance with Unicef standards.In addition to sponsoring orphans, Dar Al Mutaqeen and several other institutions were supported to meet basic needs and ensure a dignified and safe environment, while adhering to protection and documentation policies that preserve the dignity of beneficiaries.Qatar Charity implemented water and sanitation interventions aimed at reducing the risk of waterborne diseases and improving access to safe drinking water. Activities included distributing 5,276 hygiene kits to more than 27,000 beneficiaries, with plans to distribute an additional 10,000 kits. Seven solar power systems were also constructed and installed at pumping stations to ensure the pumping of sterilised water to more than 125,000 people. 

Qatar Charity (QC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gambia’s Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare to strengthen co-operation in social protection, economic empowerment, and improving the quality of life for vulnerable groups. **media[382657]** The signing ceremony was attended by Fatou Sanyang Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare of Gambia; His Excellency Abdullah Jassim al-Kuwari, acting Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Qatar in Gambia; and Mustafa Essatte, director of QC’s office in Gambia, alongside senior officials and civil society representatives. The MoU was signed by Ilo Jallow, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, and Mustafa Essatte, director of QC’s office in Gambia. **media[382658]** Speaking at the event, Kinteh stressed the importance of this partnership, saying, “This co-operation represents a pivotal step in achieving the ministry’s goals of strengthening social protection for vulnerable groups, empowering women economically and socially, improving care services for children and the elderly, and supporting social inclusion programmes to raise living standards in rural communities. **media[382659]** “We believe that working hand-in-hand with QC will deliver a tangible and sustainable impact on the ground,” the Minister said, thanking the Embassy of Qatar, QC, and the people of Qatar for their continued support. **media[382660]** Al-Kuwari lauded the initiative, noting its role in advancing social development and economic empowerment in Gambia. Essatte said the MoU reflects a shared commitment to supporting vulnerable groups, empowering women, and improving living standards. He stressed the importance of joint efforts for sustainable impact and thanked the Minister, the Qatari envoy, and the people of Qatar for their continued support. **media[382661]** The ceremony also marked the distribution of essential aid, including 200 kitchen sets, 320 solar-powered lamps, 69 blood pressure monitors, 19 sewing machines, 14 vegetable stalls, and four electric wheelchairs for persons with disabilities. Over the past three months, QC’s office in Gambia completed 28 solar-powered wells in 28 villages, benefiting about 8,400 people. The office also launched six sheep-farming projects and five poultry projects, distributed 62 sewing machines, set up 26 fruit and vegetable stalls, and provided three motorbikes, supporting 102 low-income families. Social and educational efforts included distributing 90 blood sugar monitors, 11 school bag and uniform provision projects, 15 bicycles for orphans, building a home for a mother of orphaned children, and constructing a mosque covering 80 sqm.