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Doha
Qatar Charity (QC) implemented various projects worth QR19.2mn in Qatar during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1440 AH, benefiting more than 770,000 people throughout the month.
The projects, carried out as part of QC’s ‘Ramadan, the Gift of Giving’ campaign, included iftar for workers and expatriate community members, social projects such as zakat al-fitr, Ramadan gifts and Eid clothing for low-income families, in addition to cultural projects and youth activities held in cooperation with community organisations and private companies.
Ali al Ghareeb, director of Local Development Department at QC, thanked the sponsors, supporters, partners and volunteers for their efforts that contributed to the successful implementation of the Ramadan projects this year.
QC implemented 50 iftar table projects at the cost of QR10mn, benefiting more than 428,070 people in 35 areas across Qatar. The ‘Mobile iftar for workers’ project was implemented at the cost of QR620,000, benefiting some 39,000 workers in the Industrial Area and seven other places in the country.
As part of the Mobile Iftar project, 500 meals were distributed daily on main roads in different areas, in cooperation with Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Power, benefiting 15,000 fasting people.
QC’s ‘Ramadan Supply’ project provided essential foodstuff for the month of Ramadan for families with limited income at a cost of more than QR2mn, benefiting 13,335 persons. QC, in cooperation with Al Meera, distributed coupons to purchase from any of Al Meera’s branches.
Some 14 iftar tables were organised by the Friends Cultural Center (FCC), a QC community centre for expatriate communities, as part of the ‘Baraha’ project. This project was implemented for Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Sri Lankan, Malaysian, Indonesian, Pakistani, Filipino and European communities in addition to Urdu and Tamil speaking communities.
Also, five Arab communities -- Palestine, Sudan, Jordan, Morocco and Syria -- participated in Baraha under the name ‘Festival of Arab Communities’ sponsored by the Ideal Solutions company in partnership with Al-Dana Club. Some 7,504 people benefited from Baraha during this Ramadan.
Besides, Qatari families prepared and provided iftar meals to low-income families on a daily basis. Some 6,000 people benefited from the project throughout the holy month.
The Suqya project was also implemented through the distribution of more than 8,000 bottles of water daily throughout the month of Ramadan in 42 mosques across Qatar, benefiting 242,000 people.
QC also launched the second edition of the ‘Khair Home’ programme with the participation of ten Qatari families.
The ‘Renovation Challenge’ initiatve targeted companies this year to renovate old houses, as part of their responsibility towards community. Qatar Port Engineering & Construction, Vodafone, and Ideal Solution companies participated in the renovation of old houses.
QC organised a number of events to integrate preparatory school students into voluntary activities to raise awareness on the importance of humanitarian work. In cooperation with the Qatar University and Bayan Preparatory School for Girls, QC honoured 100 female workers at the university.
Doha
Qatar Charity (QC) implemented various projects worth QR19.2mn in Qatar during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1440 AH, benefiting more than 770,000 people throughout the month.
The projects, carried out as part of QC’s ‘Ramadan, the Gift of Giving’ campaign, included iftar for workers and expatriate community members, social projects such as zakat al-fitr, Ramadan gifts and Eid clothing for low-income families, in addition to cultural projects and youth activities held in cooperation with community organisations and private companies.
Ali al Ghareeb, director of Local Development Department at QC, thanked the sponsors, supporters, partners and volunteers for their efforts that contributed to the successful implementation of the Ramadan projects this year.
QC implemented 50 iftar table projects at the cost of QR10mn, benefiting more than 428,070 people in 35 areas across Qatar. The ‘Mobile iftar for workers’ project was implemented at the cost of QR620,000, benefiting some 39,000 workers in the Industrial Area and seven other places in the country.
As part of the Mobile Iftar project, 500 meals were distributed daily on main roads in different areas, in cooperation with Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Power, benefiting 15,000 fasting people.
QC’s ‘Ramadan Supply’ project provided essential foodstuff for the month of Ramadan for families with limited income at a cost of more than QR2mn, benefiting 13,335 persons. QC, in cooperation with Al Meera, distributed coupons to purchase from any of Al Meera’s branches.
Some 14 iftar tables were organised by the Friends Cultural Center (FCC), a QC community centre for expatriate communities, as part of the ‘Baraha’ project. This project was implemented for Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Sri Lankan, Malaysian, Indonesian, Pakistani, Filipino and European communities in addition to Urdu and Tamil speaking communities.
Also, five Arab communities -- Palestine, Sudan, Jordan, Morocco and Syria -- participated in Baraha under the name ‘Festival of Arab Communities’ sponsored by the Ideal Solutions company in partnership with Al-Dana Club. Some 7,504 people benefited from Baraha during this Ramadan.
Besides, Qatari families prepared and provided iftar meals to low-income families on a daily basis. Some 6,000 people benefited from the project throughout the holy month.
The Suqya project was also implemented through the distribution of more than 8,000 bottles of water daily throughout the month of Ramadan in 42 mosques across Qatar, benefiting 242,000 people.
QC also launched the second edition of the ‘Khair Home’ programme with the participation of ten Qatari families.
The ‘Renovation Challenge’ initiatve targeted companies this year to renovate old houses, as part of their responsibility towards community. Qatar Port Engineering & Construction, Vodafone, and Ideal Solution companies participated in the renovation of old houses.
QC organised a number of events to integrate preparatory school students into voluntary activities to raise awareness on the importance of humanitarian work. In cooperation with the Qatar University and Bayan Preparatory School for Girls, QC honoured 100 female workers at the university.
