Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed 16 agreements worth QR1.92bn to support humanitarian and development initiatives for over 17 million people worldwide.
What Qatar is doing through QFFD is not just an international commitment, but rather a reflection of the country’s values. The leadership of the country believes that investing in people is a real investment, and these agreements represent a concrete step towards building a more stable and just societies and changing the lives of millions for the better.
Qatar holds a distinguished global position, thanks to its humanitarian efforts across continents, driven by a wise vision and a noble mission aimed at developing communities affected by wars, disasters, and poverty. In 2023, QFFD provided various countries with grants totalling over half a billion US dollars.
Besides, in response to the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli aggression, it played a significant role in providing humanitarian relief through various channels, including a QFFD donation of $25m to UNRWA on July 25, 2024, to support Palestinian refugees and the agency’s activities in the region. Qatar’s role is not limited to providing aid, rather includes establishing development projects in various sectors both regionally and internationally. For instance, on July 24, 2024, the QFFD signed an agreement with the Municipality of Tirana in Albania to build the Qatar Square in the capital. The agreement was aimed at building a public square spanning an area of 23,700 square metres, with a cost of €11m.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the QFFD contributed a significant amount of aid to over 30 countries and international organisations, supporting efforts to ensure equitable vaccine access, particularly in the least developed countries. The fund also provided over $140m to multilateral health institutions and programmes such as COVAX to develop and fairly distribute vaccines to over 92 developing countries.
Recognising the importance of implementing the decisions of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) for least developed countries and small island developing states most vulnerable to climate change, the QFFD mobilised support for these countries to implement resilient strategies to address the impacts of climate change and natural disasters. Over the past decade, the QFFD has provided $980m for the education sector in various countries, benefiting millions of youths and children in 65 countries worldwide.
