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December 29, 2020 – Doha: During 2020, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) redoubled its efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), mobilizing all its resources to alleviate the socioeconomic and health impacts of vulnerable groups in Qatar and elsewhere. all the world.
QRCS intensified its medical, social, protective, informational and voluntary activities at the local level, while at the same time working with other National Societies National Societies in many host countries to protect their populations against the outbreak.
As a humanitarian aid to the State of Qatar and an active member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, QRCS carried out many relief interventions in response to natural disasters in Lebanon, Sudan and the Philippines, among others. It continued to support sustainable development plans in host communities and had a strong presence on the front lines of humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy.
The year ended ideally. For the first time, QRCS participated in the Qatar National Day parade, in front of the country’s leaders and main figures, in particular HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father. Emir. This historic moment brought much honor to the QRCS medical professionals, volunteers, and humanitarian workers who performed at the parade. It was in recognition of his heroic achievements, dedication and national loyalty, being in the front line with other organizations in the country.
According to initial reports, the number of beneficiaries of QRCS volunteer and local development activities exceeded 111,160 vulnerable people, including widows, orphans, patients, seniors, school students and many others. With a total cost of QR 19,272,490, this area can be divided into three categories: social care, community development and the Al-Khor branch.
In terms of medical services, QRCS deployed its medical professionals everywhere to serve patients in health centers, quarantine facilities and outdoor service centers. Health educators delivered lectures / courses in person and online, amid comprehensive preventive measures.
In total, these services were provided to 1,433,083 people, at a cost of QR 404,462,858. The QRCS Medical Affairs Division works in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). The services are: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Community Health Training, Worker Health Centers and Mekaines Quarantine Facilities.
Internationally, QRCS expanded its reach to new countries, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Its relief and development operations continued normally for victims of conflicts and natural disasters. It delivered humanitarian aid worth QR 139,714,612 to 4,975,918 refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and poor people in 33 countries (Palestine, Yemen, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mali, Kenya, Mauritania, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Pakistan, Albania, Montenegro, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Peru, El Salvador, Panama, Laos, Mongolia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Vanuatu and Venezuela).
A large-scale international relief initiative was launched to help National Societies in 22 countries on six continents combat the virus. A budget of 2236827 QR was allocated for the plan, which was implemented directly by QRCS representation offices and foreign missions in some countries, and in cooperation with host partner National Societies in others.
There were seasonal campaigns such as the Ramadan campaign, the Adahi campaign, and the warm winter campaign. In connection with emergency relief interventions, QRCS humanitarian providers were there to assist populations affected by the Beirut port explosion in Lebanon, flash floods in Sudan, and Typhoon Vamco in the Philippines, just to name. Some. Many of these operations were funded by the Qatar Development Fund (QFFD).
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About the Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS)
Established in 1978, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is a humanitarian volunteer organization that aims to help and empower vulnerable people and communities without bias or discrimination.
QRCS is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and 191 National Societies. QRCS is also a member of several GCC, Arab and Islamic organizations, such as the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent and the Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent Organization (ARCO). In this legally recognized capacity, QRCS has access to disaster and conflict zones, thus serving as an auxiliary to the State of Qatar in its humanitarian efforts, a role that distinguishes it from other local charities and NGOs.
QRCS operates both locally and internationally and has ongoing international aid and development projects in various countries in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. QRCS humanitarian actions include providing support in disaster preparedness, disaster response, risk reduction and disaster recovery. To mitigate the impact of disasters and improve the livelihoods of affected populations, QRCS provides medical services, healthcare, and social development to local communities. He is also actively involved in the field of humanitarian advocacy. With the help of a broad network of trained and committed staff and volunteers, QRCS aspires to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.
QRCS works under the umbrella of the seven international humanitarian principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
