The humanitarian sector is witnessing "Relief and development" The State of Qatar has grown and developed remarkably, especially during the last two decades, to constitute one of the paths through which the state established a new approach in the advancement of needy societies and countries, especially the least developed countries, as well as countries that are exposed to adversity, natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
The charitable and humanitarian work undertaken by the Qatari humanitarian institutions derives its strength and philosophy from the Qatari society with its religious values, its universal human culture, its civilized interaction with the human community, and from its long-standing traditions in helping the needy and the relief of the distressed, as it recorded honorable positions in its support for the weak and the victims of humanitarian crises, so that charitable work comes In his message and mission is a reflection of all these human values, traditions and principles. The least developed countries in the world are racing against time to achieve the goals of sustainable development by 2030, and the State of Qatar will host the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, next Sunday for five days, from 5 to 9 March, and the conference will provide a forum for heads of state. and governments in order to address current challenges, obtain international support, and strengthen partnerships. The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries represents an opportunity to accelerate sustainable development in the areas most in need of international assistance, and to harness the full potential of the 46 least developed countries, in a way that helps them advance towards prosperity and be able to move forward towards achieving sustainable development. The State of Qatar has worked hard to nurture and develop charitable and humanitarian work on sound foundations and solid rules that take into account the principles endorsed by Islam in doing good, and respond to international standards that have developed as a result of cultural and civilizational cross-pollination among peoples. In this context, the State of Qatar has established a government agency that organizes these benevolent efforts. "The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities initiated support, guidance, monitoring, and supervision through direct communication, and by setting regulations, laws, and guides to guide organizations, associations, and bodies of all kinds, fields of work, and places of coverage.". The process of organizing, supervising and setting standards for charitable and humanitarian work in the country contributed to the expansion of the map of humanitarian interventions for Qatari charitable institutions, which kept pace with international trends in development plans. Local, regional and international, and strictly took into account the goals of sustainable development 2030, and the goals related to humanitarian and development work. Statistics of the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities indicate that the number of private charitable associations and institutions registered with it exceeds ten, and they play various roles at the local level, some of which have emerged on the international scene as contributing and participating in humanitarian work, in cooperation and partnership with local institutions accredited in the beneficiary countries or with organizations And international agencies working in the relief and development field. The State of Qatar has always emphasized the importance of mobilizing resources to meet development challenges, and the role of humanitarian work in this field, and this was expressed by His Excellency Mr. Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, at the high-level event on investing in education, skills and employment in the health sector at the United Nations headquarters in New York. where he said: "The State of Qatar will continue to work as an active partner in the international community to promote and achieve goals related to humanitarian and development work and human rights, and mobilize all resources that can be used to help modernize and develop the social and health sector in countries in need.". HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs indicated that the State of Qatar actively contributes to achieving the goals of sustainable development at the local, regional and international levels, by providing support and effective support in facing humanitarian and economic challenges and crises, in solidarity with international efforts aimed at spreading security and peace and ensuring a decent life for people. .
Qatari charitable institutions and societies were an important part of this supportive and supportive role of the international community in facing the challenges of development and humanitarian crises. the world. Qatar Red Crescent statistics obtained by Qatar News Agency (QNA) indicate that it implemented projects worth more than 3 and a quarter billion Qatari riyals between 2016 and 2022, benefiting about 63 million people in 57 countries. These projects include various development and relief sectors, such as: health care, water, sanitation, shelter, food, education, economic empowerment, and social care, as well as humanitarian, voluntary and youth interventions and initiatives inside and outside the country. In order to implement and supervise these projects and interventions, the Qatar Red Crescent has 14 offices and representative missions outside the State of Qatar, in which 385 employees work alongside 27,546 male and female volunteers in the countries targeted by humanitarian and development intervention. Local and international partnerships are among the foundations on which the Red Crescent relies in its international development interventions, as it constantly stresses the importance of partnership and cooperation in the success of charitable and humanitarian work. "As no humanitarian agency can carry out the burdens of relief and development on its own without combining its efforts and resources with other international bodies, companies, governmental and non-governmental institutions, in order to activate the principle of social responsibility, and mobilize support at all levels, whether from individuals or institutions.". From this standpoint, the number of partner agencies of the Qatar Red Crescent has reached more than 100, with which agreements and memorandums of understanding have been concluded. "As a legal framework for coordination, exchange of experiences, and integration of operational efforts". The most prominent of these bodies are the World Health Organization, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), The International Labor Organization in the Arab Countries, the United Nations Agency for Migration, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Islamic Committee of the International Red Crescent, Doctors Without Borders, the Islamic Development Bank, the German Foundation for International Cooperation … and many other institutions and organizations International, as well as governmental and local institutions in most countries of the world. In order to strengthen its partnerships and preparations for the next stage within the framework of the international preparedness to support the least developed countries, the Qatar Red Crescent is preparing to participate in the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, and its participation is represented in the establishment of a joint pavilion with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies entitled "Working with local leadership is key"In addition to organizing a discussion session on the same topic on March 6. HE Ambassador Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of the Red Crescent, said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the Red Crescent is looking forward to continuing its active humanitarian role as a national society representing the State of Qatar in the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. He adds: "We consider this international conference an opportunity to present our future vision regarding ways to activate the sustainable development goals for the benefit of the less fortunate peoples, and how we can help them overcome the challenges they face, and achieve their aspirations for development, stability and raising the standard of living.". For its part, Qatar Charity works closely with communities affected by disasters and crises, as well as communities in need to effectively assess their needs in order to provide effective, coordinated, integrated, and timely development interventions and humanitarian response that meet their needs. Qatar Charity’s projects cover more than 70 countries around the world, and it has 34 international field offices, and it is seeking to open a number of other offices in countries, most of which are on the African continent. Within the framework of an approach that accommodates the challenges facing poor and least developed countries in various regions of the world. The association has succeeded in building important partnerships with international and international organizations with the aim of serving humanitarian and development issues around the world, especially in disaster and crisis areas, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration, the World Food Program, UNICEF, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees. the World Health Organization, and other organizations. Qatar Charity has also obtained the advisory status of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations since 1997. It is also an observer member of the International Organization for Migration since 2004, and an associate member of the United Nations Department of Global Communication since 2019. It is also a member of the global network (START). British Network since 2017. In light of these partnerships and the tireless efforts of Qatar Charity, the number of projects implemented by the association in the development field for the benefit of a number of least developed countries in the period from (2018 to 2022) amounted to more than 110,627 projects, at a cost A total of about 2.5 billion Qatari riyals, benefiting more than 55 million people. These projects, which were implemented in the least developed countries, fall within the main development work sectors of Qatar Charity, namely: food security, health, water, sanitation, economic empowerment, livelihoods, social care, shelter and social housing, peace and social harmony, in addition to Education, culture and multi-service centers. These projects have been implemented in a number of African and Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Niger, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Mali, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Chad, Kyrgyzstan, Burkina Faso, and other countries.
Mr. Abdulaziz Jassim Hajji, Director of International Programs and Development Department at Qatar Charity, told Qatar News Agency (QNA): "Since its establishment, Qatar Charity has sought, as an international humanitarian organization operating in 70 countries around the world, to achieve the goals of sustainable development, represented in combating poverty, eradicating hunger, and supporting the health and education sectors so that communities and peoples in poor and less developed countries enjoy their right to development and live. With dignity, security and peace". He stressed the keenness of Qatar Charity in its various humanitarian projects and programs to ensure that all vulnerable groups affected by crises obtain their basic rights without discrimination, which reflects its vision in the field of development work and making an impact on the lives of beneficiaries. He noted that Qatar Charity is keen to implement these projects through its field offices in more than 34 countries, and through its partnerships with international organizations and local partners. The humanitarian work in the State of Qatar does not stop at this point. In addition to these two ancient institutions, other Qatari institutions participate in the international humanitarian movement, including, for example, the Foundation "Education above all"It is a global initiative founded by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser in 2012, and works to provide educational opportunities, especially in societies suffering from poverty and conflict, and aims to ensure the opportunity for quality, equitable and comprehensive education for vulnerable and marginalized groups, especially in developing countries, as an enabler of human development. Alongside it comes the Silatech Foundation, which was also founded by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. The Foundation seeks to confront unemployment, enhance job opportunities for young people wherever they are, and provide the necessary resources for the development of their projects, by providing wide and innovative solutions in the field of employment, through Working with local, regional and international partners. The Foundation also encourages large-scale job creation, entrepreneurship, access to capital and markets, and youth participation in economic development, thus contributing to the achievement of a number of sustainable development goals. These and other institutions have contributed to making the State of Qatar the capital of humanitarian work in the world, and its experience in this field is truly a source of inspiration for countries and humanitarian and development organizations. , where it confirms that "The State of Qatar has adopted a strong humanitarian approach in the field of humanitarian work, and has set an example to follow at the regional and global levels". Perhaps the Fifth United Nations Conference of the Least Developed Countries in Doha will allow the world, its countries and organizations, to learn about this experience and benefit from it in facing development challenges and humanitarian needs that are constantly increasing due to crises and natural disasters. It is important to mention here the United Nations estimates that a record number of people need humanitarian assistance during the current year, amounting to 339 million people in 68 countries, an increase of about 65 million people over 2022, and the estimated cost of the humanitarian response will reach 51.5 billion US dollars. , which represents an increase of 25 percent compared to the year 2022.
