Qatar has demonstrated a remarkable leadership in the peacebuilding and humanitarian fields. The recent $1m grant from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) to ITF Enhancing Human Security to bolster the Palestine Hospital in Harmalah, Bethlehem, will strengthen emergency medical capacity, cover procurement of vital raw materials and expand rehabilitation services for conflict-affected populations, including those from Gaza.
Qatar’s approach is consistent. Earlier this year QFFD announced a package of 16 strategic agreements totalling QR1.92bn to support humanitarian and development work for millions worldwide, a programme that QFFD says will reach more than 17 million beneficiaries. At the United Nations General Assembly, Qatar’s development arm also pledged and signed substantial new contributions with UN agencies and partners, representing over $133m in commitments to health, education, food security and climate resilience. Other Qatari institutions including Qatar Charity and Qatar Red Crescent Society have also significantly contributed to humanitarian causes in the region and beyond.
Qatari aid is delivered through credible channels — whether bilateral partners, UN agencies or specialised NGOs. Qatar’s contributions frequently target urgent, high-need gaps — from air-bridge shipments to Syria to hospital support in Palestine — acting quickly where infrastructure and civilian services have been damaged. The Harmalah hospital package, designed to improve emergency and rehabilitation capacity for victims of explosive remnants of war, exemplifies that operational focus.
These efforts build long-term resilience, not only temporary relief. Investments in hospitals, teacher training, and water and sanitation create the social infrastructure necessary for stable societies, the best guarantee against future crises. Qatar’s repeated multi-million dollar partnerships with UN bodies and specialised agencies make that strategic aim plain. It also demonstrates Qatar’s growing role as a global convener of humanitarian partnerships — linking relief, reconstruction, and sustainable development — and reaffirming that the nation’s influence is rooted in compassion, credibility, and a consistent commitment to human dignity.
Qatar has been a staunch supporter of sustainable global development and has supported the role of United Nations in global peace, development and ensuring a rules-based order. The recently-hosted Second World Summit for Social Development was a clear example of Qatar’s commitment and vocal support for the global development agenda.
