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Thanks to generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) continues its "Greatest Days" campaign, launched in conjunction with the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, by implementing Eid clothing distribution projects for thousands of sponsored orphans in 22 countries around the world, including Qatar. The purpose is to bring joy to their hearts and share with them the happiness of the upcoming Eid al-Adha. In a press release yesterday, the QC stated that this project is part of its ongoing commitment to caring for orphans and supporting their families, as part of the "Rofaqa" initiative and seasonal campaign projects.It works by providing children's essential needs during Eid seasons, helping to ease the financial burden on beneficiary families and strengthening values of solidarity and compassion. In Djibouti, 600 sponsored children benefited from the project, where the children expressed great happiness upon receiving their new Eid clothes.In Sri Lanka, Eid al-Adha clothing was distributed to 250 sponsored orphans in the eastern region of Ampara. The children received shopping vouchers that allowed them, accompanied by their guardians, to purchase Eid clothing from a store of their choice. **media[449917]** This flexible experience enhanced their sense of inclusion and self-confidence while also bringing joy to their hearts. The orphan beneficiaries expressed their happiness. Muhammad Ayman Nafea said the clothes were beautiful and made him happy for Eid, while Muhammad Irshad Inshika Shazin noted that this was the first time he had received more than one Eid outfit, expressing his gratitude to his sponsors and donors. In a related effort, 686 Eid clothing cards were distributed to sponsored orphans from Syrian refugees and members of the host community in southern Turkiye ahead of Eid al-Adha.Iman Nasan, social care co-ordinator at the Turkiye office, explained that the project aims to involve orphans in the joy of Eid and give them the opportunity to choose their own clothing, which enhances their sense of independence and self-confidence. In Mauritania, Eid clothing was distributed to 250 sponsored orphans, boys and girls equally, with the packages including clothes, toys, and dolls. **media[449918]** Mothers of the orphans expressed their gratitude to the generous donors and the association's office in Nouakchott. Salma Abdullah said that this kind gesture came at the right time, as it brought joy to her children on the occasion of Eid, praying that God continues to bless Qatar with security and prosperity.In Pakistan, the QC office distributed Eid al-Adha clothing to 350 sponsored orphans in the Kashmir region, including new clothes and shoes. In Niger and Mali, QC offices distributed Eid clothing to 500 orphans (250 in each country). The QC's "Greatest Days" campaign for the year 1447 AH includes the implementation of the Eid Clothing Project for orphans in around 21 countries worldwide.The project targets thousands of orphans sponsored by generous donors through the QC, with a total cost of approximately QR2.5mn, and is expected to benefit around 8,200 children by providing them with essential Eid supplies. In Qatar, the QC's "Al-Aqraboon Centre" is implementing the "Eidiyah" project, which provides Eid essentials for 1,500 children from orphans and low-income families.As such, the QC calls on generous donors during the remaining blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah to engage with the "Greatest Days" campaign and contribute to its projects, including Eid clothing, through its various easy donation channels. 

Qatar Charity (QC) held a foundation-stone ceremony to launch the Gaziantep Social Center project in the presence of M Faisal bin Abdullah al-Hanzab, ambassador of Qatar to Turkiye; Kemal Çeber, governor of Gaziantep; and Nawaf al-Hammadi, executive vice-president for programmes and communication at Qatar Charity.Held in in partnership with the Ministry of Family and Social Services, Turkiye, the project aims to establish an integrated centre serving orphans and their mothers, providing a safe, stable residential and social environment and improving beneficiaries’ quality of life.It includes residential units of varying sizes to accommodate 45 families, fully equipped with essential facilities, along with service and recreational amenities such as a dining hall, spaces for social activities, play grounds and children’s areas, outdoor green spaces, and parking.The project spans approximately 9,975sq m, with a built-up area of 3,375sq m. Completion is expected within one year, at an estimated cost of around QR10mn.Ambassador al-Hanzab said: “The foundation-stone ceremony for the Gaziantep Social Center reflects the depth of the strong fraternal ties between Qatar and Turkiye. Qatar remains committed to supporting development and humanitarian projects that meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups especially orphans — ensuring them a dignified life and a safe future in a stable environment.”Governor Çeber praised the close co-operation with Qatar Charity and the Ministry of Family and Social Services of Turkiye, noting that the social centre will be a significant addition to the province’s humanitarian services.Al-Hammadi said the new social centre aims to create a lasting impact for 45 families of orphans by providing a comprehensive residential and social environment that goes beyond traditional shelter. He added that the project covering nearly 10,000sq m was designed as a vibrant community with service and recreational facilities and green spaces, helping promote beneficiaries’ psychological and social stability. 

Under the patronage of His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the annual “The Whole Story... Palestine” event, organized by the Cooperation Foundation, was held in Doha in support of orphans in Gaza.**media[375253]**In her address during the event, Her Excellency Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad stated that humanitarianism is not a luxury, but a moral obligation and a collective responsibility. She emphasized that “standing with our Palestinian brothers and sisters is a matter of principle, dictated by our consciences before our politics.” Her Excellency affirmed that, under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the State of Qatar has embodied this humanitarian approach in both word and deed, making humanitarian and diplomatic work two sides of the same coin — with the shared goal of protecting humanity and preserving its dignity.**media[375252]**She added: “These principles have been reflected in Qatar’s ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and to deliver humanitarian aid to our people in the Strip, in cooperation with our regional and international partners.”She noted that these efforts are continuing, but remain insufficient on their own given the scale of destruction and the growing humanitarian needs. “Therefore, we rely on every free person and every person of conscience to stand with our brothers and sisters in Gaza, offering them support and assistance,”. Her Excellency stated that, in fulfillment of this commitment and in implementation of the directives of Qatar’s wise leadership, she was pleased to announce the completion of the implementation mechanism for the Al Noor Initiative, in cooperation with the Cooperation Foundation, as part of the “Noor” program for orphans. This five-year program aims to restore to these children their right to safety, dignity, and hope. She pointed out that the State of Qatar had previously announced its commitment to sponsoring 3,000 orphans from Gaza, in addition to providing medical treatment for 1,500 wounded individuals in need of essential care. “Every child who has lost their family has a family in Qatar, and every person who has lost their support has support and assistance in Qatar,” she said. Her Excellency expressed her happiness at participating in this “humanitarian gathering, which brings us together for the sake of those who have lost security in these difficult times — for the sake of the children of Gaza who have endured more than 741 days of war and suffering, deprived of childhood, warmth, education, and their right to a decent life; and for the sake of more than 50,000 children who were orphaned in Gaza as a result of the aggression, forced to endure the bitterness of loss and deprivation — 60 percent of whom are under the age of 10, and more than 5 percent of whom suffer from various physical disabilities.”