Doha, June 03 (QNA) - Qatar Charity (QC) emphasized its constant response to humanitarian needs, as the total amount spent by QC in aid during 2023 reached more than QR 1.2 billion in Qatar and abroad.

This came on the occasion of the 33rd ordinary annual meeting of the General Assembly of QC in the presence of HE QC Chairperson Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jasim Al-Thani, members of the Board of Directors, and members of the General Assembly.

During the meeting, the annual report of the Board of Directors regarding QC's performance and financial statements, as well as its work results for the previous year 2023, was reviewed.

The final statement of account for the same fiscal year was approved, and the Board of Directors was discharged from liability for the concluded financial year. Additionally, the participants approved the estimated budget for the current year 2024.

In his opening speech at the meeting, HE QC Chairperson Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani said that 2023 witnessed an increase in the volume of humanitarian crises, indicating that QC exerted its utmost efforts to fulfill its humanitarian duty and effectively contribute to saving lives and alleviating the suffering of those affected by humanitarian crises worldwide.

His Excellency added that QC continued to respond to several complex and ongoing humanitarian needs, starting from the crisis in Gaza to the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Yemen.

He noted that QC also responded to various natural disasters, notably the earthquake in Turkey and northern Syria, floods in Afghanistan and Libya, and the earthquake in Morocco, in addition to addressing the acute food security crisis in Somalia. He indicated that the total expenditure abroad by QC reached more than QR 858 million, benefiting over 9.5 million beneficiaries.

He also emphasized that Qatar Charity focused on providing quality programs and interventions within Qatar, believing in the importance of providing support and assistance to the local community, with a total amount of more than QR 385 million.

In conclusion, His Excellency extended his highest gratitude and appreciation to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

He also thanked hundreds of thousands of donors, benefactors, volunteers, supporters, and partners, expressing his hope that the journey of giving would continue, achieving a dignified life for all.

(QNA)