March 8th, 2023 Doha, Qatar: In a press conference today morning, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced the launch of its Ramadan Campaign 1444 AH, under the theme “Humanity First: Give to Charity”.
The drive involves diverse Ramadan-specific and year-round development projects for the benefit of 720,000 people in Qatar and 18 other countries.
Ali bin Hassan Al-Hamadi, Secretary-General of QRCS, told the reporters, “Humanity is one of the Fundamental Principles underlying QRCS’s work. It comes above all else. The ultimate goal of any charitable, humanitarian, or voluntary act is to serve those in need, just because they are humans, regardless of language, gender, race, faith, or any other considerations. There is no doubt that humanitarianism brings people together and builds peace and coexistence. It motivates us to help others for nothing in return”.
“In many affected countries, millions suffer the scourge of displacement, and they are desperate for food, shelter, and treatment,” added Mr. Al-Hammadi. “As the impact of the Syria-Turkey earthquake persists, the affected people remain stuck in a crisis. It is a long way for them to restore their normal lives”.
Mr. Youssef Mohamed Al-Awadi, Director of Resource Mobilization Department at QRCS, stated, “We are set to commence Ramadan, development, and relief projects in response to recent disasters, such as the Syria-Turkey earthquake, insufficient food and medical supplies at refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan, and lack of food and water in some parts of Sudan and Somalia. With the giving of benevolent donors, we will be able to build shelters for the homeless, dig water wells, fund income-generating projects for poor families, provide food parcels, and support the production of bread, treat patients, pay for the debts of those deeply indebted, and sponsor vulnerable families”.
Donors can support this campaign via QRCS website (www.qrcs.org.qa), mobile application, donor service (call 66666364), home donation collection (call 33998898), SMS (send “1” to 92552 to secure Iftar meals for one family throughout the holy month of Ramadan), bank transfers (QIB, QIIB, and QNB), and QRCS donation agents at malls and shopping centers.
Mr. Al-Awadi thanked the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) for helping to facilitate the campaign, by licensing the projects and methods of donation.
End of Text
About Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)
Established in 1978, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is Qatar’s first humanitarian and volunteering organization that aims to assist and empower vulnerable individuals and communities without partiality or discrimination.
QRCS is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which consists of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and 192 National Societies. It is also a member of several GCC, Arab, and Islamic organizations, such as the Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) and the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). In this legally recognized capacity, QRCS has access to disaster and conflict zones, thus serving as an auxiliary to the State of Qatar in its humanitarian and social efforts — a role that distinguishes it from other local charities and NGOs.
Both locally and internationally, QRCS has relief and development operations in numerous countries throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central and South America. Its humanitarian mandates include disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and risk reduction. To mitigate the impact of disasters and improve the livelihoods of affected populations, QRCS provides medical services, food, water, shelter, and other needs of local communities. It is also active at the humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy front.
With the help of a vast network of trained, committed staff and volunteers, QRCS aspires to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity, inspired by the seven Fundamental Principles of humanitarian action: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
Source: Qatar Red Crescent Society