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Tribune News Network
Doha
QATAR Charity (QC) CEO Yousef bin Ahmed al Kuwari stressed the importance of working with the international system to achieve sustainable development during a high-level meeting at Aid & Trade London.
Kuwari highlighted the role of humanitarian organisations in achieving development in third world countries. He thanked all those who participated in organising the event that underlined the most significant humanitarian and development issues in order to coordinate and unify efforts among various partners.
He also appreciated the efforts made at the conference, which will have a positive impact on international partnership and cooperation for the development of humanitarian work.
He hoped that the conference will contribute to sustainable development efforts, enhance the fight against poverty and provide relief in cases of emergency in various parts of the world.
"Qatar Charity is proud of its strategic partnership in organising this conference in partnership and cooperation with the Aid & Trade, Qatar Fund For Development, many government institutions, UN agencies, international organisations and private sector institutions, so that we can intensively work together to invest in humanity," Kuwari said.
At the event, he stressed QC's keenness to be an active and effective member of the international humanitarian system and to work on the development and improvement of humanitarian work in order to serve humanity and achieve the goals of sustainable development.
QC, in collaboration with several international organisations, held a conference under the slogan 'Investing in Humanity', an international event involving UN organisations, international agencies and private sector organisations.
Aid & Trade London honoured QC with the 'Change Maker Award', for its role in the service of humanitarian work and its development efforts and activities in 70 countries. The award was received by QC Board Chairman Sheikh Hamad bin Nasir bin Jassim al Thani.
During the conference, the UNHCR honoured QC for its efforts, projects and partnerships with UNHCR and the humanitarian service.
The conference witnessed the launch of a joint campaign by QC and UNHCR. It was aimed to integrate Somali refugees and internally displaced people in Somalia. The campaign aims to raise $10 million and reach out to 100,000 people.
