Awqaf receives QR392,650 in support of Relief of Distress Endowment Fund

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a series of new charitable contributions...

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a series of new charitable contributions amounting to QR392,650 in support of the “Relief of Distress” endowment fund. The donations, made by a number of benefactors, will be managed under the Directorate’s supervision as part of the Waqf fund for righteousness and piety.

The announcement came during an episode of the “Dhukhr” programme, organised by the Directorate in collaboration with the Qatar Media Corporation. Broadcast weekly every Sunday during the holy month of Ramadan, the programme highlights key endowment initiatives and promotes opportunities for public participation in impactful charitable projects.

The endowment aims to transform individual donations into a sustainable charitable system, ensuring continuous support for those in need. By investing endowed assets, whether financial or real estate, the initiative generates ongoing returns that are directed toward alleviating hardship cases in coordination with relevant authorities, ensuring assistance reaches eligible beneficiaries through structured institutional mechanisms.

Mohammed Abdullah Al Harmi, Director of the Investment Department at the General Directorate of Endowments, noted that the growing engagement of donors reflects the deeply rooted culture of generosity within Qatari society, particularly during Ramadan.

He emphasised that waqf represents a unique model of philanthropy, based on preserving and investing the original asset while channelling its returns toward various charitable causes.