[1] Between 2012 and 2017, Qatar Charity has spent over US$1.3 Billion on humanitarian and development operations and projects which provided relief and assistance to more than 178 million people in over 50 countries.
In some of the world's most conflict-affected countries such as Yemen and Syria, Qatar Charity ranked among the top contributors (including governments) to humanitarian activities according to the OCHA-monitored Financial Tracking Service.
[4] In September 2023, the UAE removed 59 Qatari nationals and 12 entities, including "Qatar Charity" from the terrorist list, that was announced by the blockading countries during the Gulf crisis in June 2017.
[16] In Niger, Qatar Charity supported local efforts to combat drought and improve the overall desperate conditions in the villages of Sowna and Aichign by funding the installation of modern solar-powered artesian wells.
[24][25] On January 13, 2022, Qatar Charity signed a memorandum with the international blindness prevention organization, Orbis in support of the IAPB’s “2030 In Sight” initiative to promote global eye care and rehabilitation facilities are available to everyone who needs them, wherever they are in the world.
[29] In January 2024, Qatar made a significant contribution to Gaza's humanitarian aid by sending over 2,000 tonnes of essential equipment and goods in another shipment.
WFP United Nations World Food Program 2015: MoU: Qatar Charity pledges to facilitate the official authorization of initiatives led by local companies and branches of multinationals operating in Qatar that seek to support WFP's food assistance programmes in the Middle East and around the world, including cash contributions and fundraising and advocacy campaigns and events[39] 2017: MoU: Support to the humanitarian project in Syria "Food, Nutrition and Livelihood assistance to the People affected by the Crisis in Syria" through a $2 million funding from the Halab Labbeh fundraising campaign(1.023.850 beneficiaries)[40] 5.
In 2013, Qatar Charity signed an agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to raise funds in support of a six-year plan backed by the World Health Organization to eradicate polio globally.
[50] UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Qatar Charity (QC) have signed a Letter of Intent on an Islamic Philanthropy collaboration and three Zakat cooperation agreements amounting to QAR 18,206,369 (USD 5,000,376) to help address the most urgent needs of over 50,000 forcibly displaced families in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Yemen.
[52] In August 2024, Qatar Charity, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), launched a humanitarian project in response to severe flooding in Sudan.
The project aims to enhance food security and livelihoods for northern Syrian residents by supporting the wheat crop from seed to bread production.
[57] In December 2024, Qatar Charity launched a 40-truck humanitarian aid convoy to Syria as part of its "Reviving Hope" campaign, providing food, medical supplies, winter clothing, and hygiene kits.
[58] In October 2025, Qatar Charity (QC), through its Mauritania office, provided food assistance to 1,000 families affected by floods in the Brakna and Trarza regions.
[62] In July 2020, The Telegraph, UK published an apology and agreed to pay libel damages to Nectar Trust, its Trustees and Qatar Charity for falsely linking both organizations and accusing them of clandestine activities.
[69][70][71] Sadam claimed that Qatar Charity, which had purportedly signed a cooperation agreement with the Sudanese troops, was "building housing complexes in remote and isolated areas to harbor and train extremist groups.
[72] Furthermore in June 2023, Qatar’s foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, contributed $50 million to program aiding conflict-stricken Sudan.
[81] In May 2016, Hamad bin Nasser al-Thani, a member of the Qatari royal family, and Yusuf Ahmed Al-Kuwari traveled to Italy, where Qatar Charity reportedly donated 25 million euros over three years for the construction of mosques and Islamic centers.
Qatar Charity distributed 27,000 hot meals in the Turkish city of Gaziantep, also supplied relief items to shelters in Turkey and Syria.The group allocated $6 million for the first stages of its response.
[84] Also, Qatar has donated portacabins and mobile homes used for last year's World Cup soccer tournament to earthquake zones in Turkey and Syria where they will accommodate people left homeless.
[85] 1997: Accredited in Special Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council ECOSOC[86] 2004: Observer membership at International Organization for Migration IOM[87] 2008: Won Voluntary Award as "best organization" – Qatar[88] 2009: Certificate of appreciation at Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition DIHAD – Dubai, UAE[88] 2010: Certificate of Honor from Ajman Ruler – Ajman, UAE[88] 2012: Award of Pioneering Projects in the social work category from the GCC Council of Ministers of Social Affairs- Saudi Arabia[89] 2013: Sicily International Prize – Italy[90] 2014: Excellence Reward for Orphans' care in the GCC Countries (KAFEL) by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility – Bahrein[91] 2015: Won Sanabel Award for Community Responsibility in Orphan Care Institutions of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the category of Community Initiatives in the Field of Orphan Care at the GCC level- Bahrain[92] 2016: Won 1st prize at the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) for its pioneering development projects in Saudi Arabia and for its project in Sudan: 'Promoting Voluntary Return and Peace Building in Darfur' – Switzerland[77] 5 awards at the Bahrain Technical Innovation Conference in Bahrain[93] 2017: Membership at Start Network – United Kingdom[94] Best Charitable Organization Arab Best Awards – Morocco[95] UK ISO27001 Security Certification – United Kingdom[96] 2018 : Won "Change Maker Award" at Aid & Trade – London United Kingdom[97] 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 : Ranked in the top 10 NGOs for humanitarian work in Syria, Palestine and Somalia.