Qatar Charity through its constant humanitarian efforts toward countries hard-hit by the disease is helping countries all over the world.

Qatar Charity has sent UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency a significant and timely donation of US $2 million to support vulnerable internally displaced families in Yemen.

As four out of five Yemenis need humanitarian assistance, the money will go towards UNHCR’s cash assistance programs that will help provide life-saving aid such as water, shelter, and healthcare to those most in need. 

 As a humanitarian catastrophe unfolds in Yemen and millions flee their homes to escape devastating conflict, a lack of funding amid the current COVID-19 outbreak has threatened the suspension of vital humanitarian relief programs run by UNHCR in the country. The suspension of UN programs due to a lack of funding would mean that many families will be left unsupported and not able to provide for themselves or their own family’s basic needs.

Speaking about the challenging situation in Yemen, Khaled Khalifa, Senior Advisor and Representative to the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries at UNHCR said, “At UNHCR, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of the displaced families in Yemen, to ensure they have access to the basic needs. we are grateful for the donation received from Qatar Charity which we are confident will play a role in improving living conditions for thousands of Yemenis at these difficult times.”

Over the past decade, Qatar Charity has sent almost US $45 million to UNHCR.

 This partnership is an example of the work that can be done in collaboration with organizations that are driven to take action and cause valuable change. 

Discussing the donation provided to UNHCR, Yousef Al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity said: “We are honoured to provide UNHCR with this donation so they can continue the vital work they are doing in Yemen. Witnessing the disruption that is happening there has encouraged us to get involved and do all we can to support the cause. The people of Yemen are currently at the grip of cholera, a flooding season and war, and have been faced with so many obstacles during unimaginable times.

Meanwhile, health authorities in Qatar continue to implement the highest level of monitoring, detection, and management procedures to deal with the virus, and the public has been advised to follow certain measures to safeguard their health.

For any queries, or concerns related to COVID-19 in Qatar, the public can contact a 24/7 hotline set up by the Ministry. The hotline number is 16000 and is toll-free.

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