Doha: The State of Qatar has continued to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to affected countries despite significant regional disruptions, including transport constraints, air traffic disruptions, and wider logistical challenges linked to ongoing crises, according to humanitarian officials.
According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) maintained the implementation of planned Ramadan relief programs through coordinated regional offices and pre-established contingency planning, ensuring aid reached vulnerable populations without major interruption.
HE QRCS Secretary-General Eng. Ibrahim bin Hashim Al Sada stated that the organization's long-standing field experience and extensive partnerships enabled it to operate effectively in complex crisis environments. He noted that proactive planning ahead of Ramadan allowed most relief projects to proceed as scheduled across multiple countries.
Despite logistical difficulties, including disruptions to supply chains and shipping constraints, QRCS continued key interventions such as Ramadan iftar programs in Lebanon and timely delivery of Eid clothing assistance to Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Jordan. However, some operations were delayed, particularly medical aid convoys bound for Sudan, where three shipments eventually arrived late, while a fourth was delayed due to current conditions.
HE Al Sada emphasized that QRCS field teams, operating across 12 countries, continue to adapt programs in coordination with humanitarian partners to overcome logistical barriers. He highlighted ongoing projects in countries including Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Niger, stressing that operations remain largely stable despite constraints.
In Lebanon, worsening humanitarian conditions have required continuous adjustments to aid programs based on field assessments, with priorities regularly reassessed to ensure effective and responsive assistance. Qatar's humanitarian sector remains committed to sustaining aid delivery through flexible and adaptive mechanisms that prioritize human dignity and urgent needs, even amid escalating regional challenges.
HE QRCS Secretary-General Eng. Ibrahim bin Hashim Al Sada stated that the organization plays a central humanitarian role as a supporting arm of the State, operating under a clear strategic vision, structured operational plans, and experienced field teams backed by extensive local and international partnerships.
Meanwhile, Qatar Charity CEO Yousef bin Ahmed Al Kuwari stated that the organization implemented its Ramadan campaign "Good Starts With You" across 43 countries, reaching approximately 3.85 million beneficiaries, despite regional instability. The campaign included seasonal aid programs such as iftar meals, zakat al-fitr, and Eid clothing, alongside development projects in housing, mosque construction, Quran centers, water projects, and economic empowerment initiatives.
He attributed the success of these programs to early preparation before Ramadan, advance contracting, and coordinated implementation through 34 field offices and local partners, including procurement from local markets to support host economies. Additionally, Qatar Charity has introduced a new accelerated operational mechanism enabling the immediate implementation of development and competitive projects worldwide once funding is secured, eliminating previous delays.
Al Kuwari warned that ongoing regional conflict could drive up project and aid costs due to disrupted supply chains and logistical challenges. The organization is preparing an emergency response plan, including increased liquidity for field offices, diversification of logistics channels and partnerships, and a revised operational strategy for 2026 to better respond to conflict-affected populations.
In response to the crisis, Qatar Charity activated an emergency plan for March-May 2026 with a budget of $2.35 million, targeting tens of thousands of beneficiaries. The response includes food security assistance, shelter support, rehabilitation of displacement centers, rental assistance, water and sanitation services, solar energy installations for essential facilities, and provision of medical supplies.
Al Kuwari concluded his statements to QNA by stating that Qatar Charity is closely monitoring developments and remains prepared to scale up its intervention as needed to ensure effective and dignified humanitarian assistance for affected populations.