Qatar Red Crescent and its Canadian counterpart launch project to support Palestinian families in Qatar
The announcement came during a joint press conference heldunder the auspices of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Canadian counterpart, with the participation of a number of officials, including Acting Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign AffairsSultan bin Ahmed Al Asiri; Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar HEIsabelle Martin; Secretary-General of the Qatar Red CrescentFaisal Mohammed Al Emadi; Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in QatarBasma Tabaja; and a number of representatives from the Qatar Red Crescent and the Canadian Red Cross.
In a statement on this occasion, Minister of State for International Cooperation HEMariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnadexpressed her appreciation for the generous initiative from the Canadian side, represented by the Canadian Red Cross, stressing that this contribution is in line with the State of Qatar's priorities in the humanitarian field and reflects the values and principles established by divine laws and international conventions.
The Minister of State for International Cooperation added that partnerships between non-governmental organizations contribute to developing the skills of humanitarian workers and enhancing the effectiveness of the response, which positively impacts communities affected by crises.
For his part, Al Emadi explained that the agreement aims to provide financial support worth 500,000 Canadian dollars to enhance psychosocial health services provided to Palestinian guests in Qatar as a result of the war in the Gaza Strip. He indicated that the project includes a wide range of community activities.
Al Emadi added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' sponsorship of this agreement embodies Qatar's official and popular support for the Palestinian people, noting that this support encompasses both political and humanitarian aspects, through the Qatar Fund for Development and in partnership with Qatari and international institutions, most notably the Qatar Red Crescent.
For her part, Martin, praised the efforts of the Qatar Red Crescent, stressing that Canada is proud to stand with the State of Qatar in this joint humanitarian endeavor in support of the displaced in Gaza.
The project aims to enrich the psychological and social aspects of beneficiaries through community participation, group discussions, psychological counseling, sports and artistic activities, and educational and recreational events.
The Qatar Red Crescent has a specialized relief team of 50 personnel trained to provide psychosocial support to those affected by conflicts and disasters as part of its external relief missions.
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