QRCS marks 44th anniversary of its establishment in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) on Tuesday celebrated the 44th anniversary of its establishment in 1978 as the first charitable...

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) on Tuesday celebrated the 44th anniversary of its establishment in 1978 as the first charitable, volunteering and humanitarian organisation in Qatar.The ceremony was attended by Ali bin Hassan Al-Hammadi, secretary-general of QRCS; HE Dr Saleh Ali Al-Marri, assistant minister for Health Affairs at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH); Faisal Mohamed Al-Emadi, CEO of QRCS; Faisal Rashid Al-Fahida, assistant CEO for Programmes and Community Development Sector at Qatar Charity (QC); Talal Tarad Al-Hathal, executive director of Education Above All’s (EAA) Al-Fakhoora Programme; Fahd Malik, director of Communication and Partnerships Department at Silatech, and Ahmed Rashid Al-Kuwari, humanitarian aid researcher at Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD).QRCS heads of department, employees, members, volunteers and representatives of foreign offices were also present.In his opening speech, Al-Hammadi said, “Forty-four years have gone, with numerous achievements that changed lives and recorded success stories and smiles. Thousands of vulnerable families have found a home to live in, clothes to wear, and a medical professional to treat them. It has been by Allah’s blessing that these achievements have been made and pain has been replaced by hope.”He explained QRCS’ slogan ‘Saving Lives and Preserving Dignity: “It was chosen by the founders to represent their humanitarian ambition, inspire the organization’s goal of improving the lives of the vulnerable, and outline its special strategy of mobilizing communities in the face of crises and human tragedies to enjoy a safe and decent life.”Al-Emadi thanked everyone who contributed to the charitable and humanitarian work of QRCS and the State of Qatar in many international contexts. He praised the efforts of partners as the “main factor in the organization’s work”.According to him, QRCS carried out operations in 27 countries, together with many partners such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), QFFD, MOPH, Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities, and many partners supporting various international projects.In 2021, QRCS made remarkable services for up to 128,000 beneficiaries from local programmes, 2.4 million beneficiaries from medical services, and more than 1 million visitors to Workers’ Health Centers. Meanwhile, 6.5 million people benefited from relief and development projects/aid in 27 countries.Many representatives of ministries and partners were honored for supporting QRCS’ projects and programs at the local and international levels.