Qatar Charity (QC) took part in a panel discussion on June 20 in Doha focused on enhancing refugee resilience and inclusion. The event, held at the Minaretein Building at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), was organised by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as part of World Refugee Day commemorations.
Titled “From Survival to Opportunity: Advancing Refugee Resilience and Inclusion,” the session convened officials and experts from the humanitarian and development sectors, alongside representatives from government and private institutions. They aimed to explore comprehensive strategies to address refugee challenges by moving beyond immediate emergency aid toward sustainable solutions.
Key participants included Ahmed Mohsen, UNHCR Representative to the State of Qatar; Aisha al-Jassim, head of the Disasters and Emergency Relief Section at QFFD; Abdulla al-Abdulla, executive director of Monitoring and Evaluation at the Education Above All Foundation (EAA); and Aisha al-Kuwari, director of Humanitarian Operations at Qatar Charity. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Mustafa Elamin, programme director and professor of Islam and Global Affairs at HBKU’s College of Islamic Studies.
Panelists highlighted the importance of integrated approaches that combine humanitarian assistance with long-term development initiatives focusing on education, livelihood opportunities, and social inclusion. Aisha al-Kuwari stressed the challenges and potential benefits of implementing such comprehensive programs to foster self-reliance among refugees.
The participants also emphasized the significance of multi-sector partnerships involving humanitarian agencies, governments, and the private sector in creating inclusive economic opportunities for displaced populations as well as host communities.
Qatar Charity’s involvement in the forum aligns with its ongoing efforts to support refugees, displaced persons, and communities hosting them through integrated aid and development projects. These initiatives reflect the organisation’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive solutions driven by collaboration.
In addition to the panel discussion, UNHCR and Qatar Charity recently signed two agreements valued at QR3,079,324 (approximately $844,808) to assist over 15,000 vulnerable displaced individuals in Lebanon and the broader Middle East and North Africa region.
Earlier this year, Qatar Charity launched “Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story,” a humanitarian campaign designed to provide integrated relief and sustainable support to refugee populations across several countries. Contributions to the campaign can be made via Qatar Charity’s website, mobile application, ‘Home Collector’ service, contact centre, or through branch offices and collection points located in shopping malls.