DOHA: In 33 countries, 1,750 orphans enjoyed Eid Al Adha and became more hopeful for a better future, thanks to Rofaqa initiative, one of Qatar Charity’s (QC) initiatives.
Countries suffering exceptional circumstances were focused on such as Palestine, Syria and Yemen.
Beneficiaries also included orphans from India, Jordan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, the Comoros, Kyrgyzstan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Mauritania, Kenya, Morocco, Chad, Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Niger, Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo, Sudan and Tunisia.
‘Eid Clothing’ campaign covered the orphans’ needs, including shoes and presents (based on their age and gender): Shirts and pants for boys and dresses and shoes for girls.
More than 550 orphans benefited from the project.
Youssif bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, CEO, QC, said, “We made sure to prioritise orphans, and pay extra attention to them. QC does its best to provide them with care they need. Plus, we all know that the reward our religion promises to those who sponsor orphans is great.”
Through ‘Rofaqa’, QC inaugurated the campaign for the benefit of its sponsored orphans.
The number of sponsored orphans from December 31, 2013 until today has reached 39,057 from 35 countries the world over.
QC also implemented ‘Your Sacrifice, their Eid’ campaign and provided 28,100 sacrificial animals (bulls and sheep) in 54 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe at a cost of QR13.56m. As for the Hajj season, QC implemented projects, including Substitute Haj; Feeding Pilgrims; and Grouping Pilgrims.
Thanks to QC, 1,500 pilgrims performed substitute Haj at a cost of QR5.7m. It also grouped 16 pilgrims at a cost of QR152,000 and provided 25,000 meals. QC sponsors around 80,000 orphans from 35 countries, offering them comprehensive care, including education, health, shelter and other basics.
The Peninsula
