Doha, Qatar: President of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Yousef bin Ali Al Khater affirmed that the Gaza Strip has been at the top of the QRCS’s humanitarian priorities since the outbreak of the war, due to the severe humanitarian conditions there.
He explained that QRCS has implemented more than 50 projects with a total value exceeding QR200m, benefiting around 1.7 million people across several humanitarian sectors, including food, shelter, and water.
In an exclusive interview with QNA, Al Khater said that QRCS has launched three dedicated campaigns for Gaza: the “Fidak Palestine” campaign, which was an emergency response appeal; the “Gaza Abiyya” campaign, launched in response to developments on the ground and the worsening humanitarian situation marked by increased displacement, food shortages, and deteriorating health conditions; and most recently, the “Life for Gaza” campaign, which was launched at the end of July 2025 and remains ongoing.
He pointed out that these campaigns coincide with QRCS’s seasonal initiatives, such as the Ramadan Campaign, Warm Winter Campaign, and Adahi Campaign, in which Gaza is given top priority in project funding and implementation due to the immense humanitarian needs there.
Regarding the main challenges and obstacles that have hindered the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, Al Khater emphasised that QRCS office in Gaza has continued its work and managed to reach beneficiaries despite difficult circumstances and the repeated displacement of its staff.
Even during prolonged border closures, the office maintained aid distribution in coordination and cooperation with official Qatari authorities and several international organisations, including the World Health Organization, the World Food Programme, the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, and the Palestine Red Crescent Society, he added.
