Qatar Charity implements relief and development programs benefiting tens of millions of people. Humanitarian work is not just a duty but a shared human message uniting us around values of giving, solidarity, and hope. On August 19, the world pauses to remember millions of stories of human suffering and highlights those who stood on the front lines to alleviate disasters and destruction—humanitarian organizations, doctors, and volunteers who worked silently, many never returning home. This day, designated by the UN as “World Humanitarian Day,” calls not only to commemorate achievements but also to rethink how to make humanitarian work safer, more sustainable, and permanently impactful. Every year, Qatar Charity celebrates this day, believing in the importance of the humanitarian message worldwide, with the goal being humanity wherever it is.

When we say “sustainability” in relief and development, we do not mean just repeating seasonal distributions but transitioning from the logic of “subsistence” to “empowerment.” Qatar Charity has practically adopted this concept in several projects such as supporting small projects, providing equipment and financing small projects, and empowering women by providing sewing machines. This shift from “providing aid” to “empowerment” builds an economic and social foundation that grants families tools for long-term livelihood and dignity: schools, health facilities, housing units, vocational training programs, and support to start small projects. True sustainability requires broad field execution capacity and strategic partnerships. Qatar Charity operates through a network of field offices and local and international partners, implementing programs that have reached tens of millions of beneficiaries across relief and development sectors.

Its strategic cooperation with UN institutions such as the UNHCR, for example, manifested in material and technical support targeting millions of refugees and displaced persons in multiple areas. This cooperation was not limited to funding but included monitoring and field follow-up mechanisms to enhance project effectiveness and continuity. No project has value without a capable and prepared team to face real working conditions: rain, cold, dangers, pressures. Qatar Charity early recognized that sustainability of work is directly linked to the readiness, safety, and skills of workers, organizing specialized courses in safety, security, first aid, and medical training, including medical programs in northern Syria supported by international health organizations, in addition to workshops to enhance workers’ efficiency in combating terrorism financing and money laundering to ensure project compliance with international standards.

It also launched “Izdehar,” an incubator for initiatives and volunteering to train and organize volunteers and build a base linking initiatives with society and institutions, registering more than 25,000 volunteers and providing diverse training programs to develop youth leadership and manage volunteer projects. Qatar Charity, with its approach that places sustainability at the core of projects and focuses on training and supporting volunteers and field cadres, presents a clear image of how organizations can reshape humanitarian work from a temporary response to a permanent transformation in people’s lives. Ultimately, sustainability is not a project but a pledge: a pledge to maintain drinkable water, keep schools open, and empower communities to preserve their dignity. On World Humanitarian Day, Qatar Charity reaffirms its steadfast commitment to supporting humanity wherever urgent needs exist and tirelessly works to provide assistance to the needy, displaced, sick, and disaster-affected.

It believes humanitarian work is not just a duty but a shared human message uniting us around values of giving, solidarity, and hope. On this day, Qatar Charity pays tribute to all frontline humanitarian workers who sacrifice their time and effort for a better life for others and renews its determination to continue efforts to enhance hope, alleviate suffering, and build a more humane and just future for all.