Qatar Charity
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"Syrian refugees face difficulties beyond imagination. We must therefore do everything we can to support those who are victims of circumstances beyond their control. UNHCR provides us and others with alternative ways to directly support refugees with cash assistance.”
His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Charity
About the partnership
Since: 2012
Locations: Bangladesh, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Myanmar, Somalia, Syria, Yemen
UNHCR’s partnership with Qatar Charity has helped more than 1 million refugees and internally displaced people since it began in 2012.
Qatar Charity has provided UNHCR with over US$33 million, as part of 14 grant agreements and one general cooperation agreement.
The partnership has helped provide:
- education
- healthcare
- emergency relief
It has delivered life-saving supplies and shelter for Syrian and Rohingya refugees and internally displaced Iraqis and Palestinians.
Impact at a glance
- 1 million refugees and displaced people supported
- US$33 million donated to UNHCR’s work, through 14 grant agreements and one cooperation agreement
- #1 ranked private sector donor for UNHCR as of 11 June 2018
Contact us
If you are interested in exploring a partnership with UNHCR, please contact us at [email protected].