“Syrian refugees face difficulties beyond imagination to meet their basic needs, after having struggled to seek safety and often after seven years of displacement. We must therefore do everything we can to support those who are victims of circumstances beyond their control. UNHCR’s Zakat Initiative provides us and others with alternative ways to directly support refugees with cash assistance.”
—His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser Al Thani,Qatar Charity Chairman
About the partnership
Since: 2012
Locations: Bangladesh, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Myanmar, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen
Qatar Charity has been a strategic partner of UNHCR since 2012 with total contributions exceeding USD 50.2 million for IDPs in Iraq, Myanmar, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen and for refugees in Bangladesh, Jordan, and Lebanon, reaching more than 1.6 million beneficiaries.
Impact at a glance
- Over 1.6 million refugees and internally displaced people have benefitted from Qatar Charity’s contributions.
- More than US$ 50 million contributed to UNHCR’s operations globally.
- The partnership has helped provide basic assistance, cash assistance, health care, infrastructure, WASH, and core relief items.
Sustainable Development Goals in focus
- SDG1 No Poverty
- SDG3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG10 Reduced Inequality
- SDG17 Partnerships to achieve the Goals
Contact us
If you are interested in exploring a partnership with UNHCR, please contact us at [email protected]