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Qatar Charity, in collaboration with the Center for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP), has distributed 140 manual and electric wheelchairs, along with 100 blood pressure monitoring devices as part of its development and humanitarian initiative in Bangladesh. The distribution was formally handed over during a programme at the CRP-Mirpur branch on Thursday, according to a press release. CRP inaugurates divisional center in Barishal NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Director General (in-charge) Md Anwar Hossain; Qatar CharityCountry Director Dr Mohammad Amin Hafiz Ahmed Omar; Founder of CRP Dr Valerie A. Taylor and CRP Chairman Mohammad Saidur Rahman, were present at the time, among others. Speaking at the event, Anwar emphasized the critical role of collaboration between governmental organisations, healthcare centres, and NGOs in supporting vulnerable communities. “The government of Bangladesh deeply values the contributions of organizations like Qatar Charity, which work tirelessly to promote an inclusive society. This generous distribution will significantly enhance rehabilitation efforts and positively impact countless lives,” he said. Dr Omar expressed Qatar Charity's commitment to fostering social inclusion and improving the quality of life for underserved populations. “Qatar Charity is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities,” he stated. “This distribution, carried out in collaboration with CRP, will greatly improve mobility and healthcare support for many beneficiaries,” he said. Rasel gets new lease on life with artificial leg from CRP “At CRP, our mission is to provide holistic care to individuals with disabilities. This distribution not only supports physical rehabilitation for the beneficiaries but also equips us to better monitor and manage the health of them. The collaboration with Qatar Charity is making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve,” said Dr Taylor. In addition to that, Qatar Charity has extended similar distributions in collaboration with various hospitals and healthcare centres across the country, ensuring that their contributions benefit a broader segment of the population and strengthen healthcare access for individuals with disabilities nationwide. Cooking gas cylinders courtesy Qatar Charity ease burden for 22,800 Rohingyas on Bhasanchar Island Representatives from Qatar Charity, CRP, and the broader NGO community were present at the time.

As part of a move to protect growing forests around the Island and reduce the refuges’ reliance on firewood, Qatar Charity (QC) has recently supplied cooking gas cylinders to Rohingya refugees on Bhasanchar Island. The QC initiative coming as part of its relief project benefits approximately 22,800 individuals, enhancing their living conditions and ensuring access to a safe and reliable cooking fuel source. This project also aims to enhance the quality of life for Rohingya refugees by promoting safe cooking practices. Many refugees previously relied on firewood, which not only posed safety risks but was also difficult to collect and harmful to the environment. Samiya, a refugee mother of three, expressed her gratitude for the cooking gas cylinder. "Before receiving this assistance, cooking was a struggle. We had to collect firewood, which was not only dangerous but also time-consuming," she said.  "Now, I can prepare meals quickly and safely for my children. This support has greatly improved our daily lives," she added. Samiya expressed regret over the deforestation and destruction of the island’s forests, acknowledging that they had no other choice to secure food. "Now, we don’t have to damage the forest anymore. I hope this project continues for as long as we remain here," she remarked. Hossain Ahmed, a 39-year-old refugee, expressed his appreciation for the positive impact of cooking gas. "Having cooking gas allows us to prepare a variety of meals, which brings joy to our daily routine," he remarked. "This assistance from Qatar Charity means a lot to us; it gives us hope and helps us feel more settled in our new environment."

Qatar Charity (QC), an international charity organisation, implemented 1,391 development, humanitarian and social welfare projects in Bangladesh, benefitting 342,603 people in 2023. The charity implemented these projects in parts of the country giving priority to vulnerable communities and justifying their actual necessities. Maiden session of 12th Jatiya Sangshad set for January 30 It also provided humanitarian support throughout the year to the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char Island, said a press release on Monday. Among the projects, in the field of water and sanitation, in 2023, the agency implemented 1,282 projects to install deep tube wells, solar-driven water pumps, and technology-based water purifiers, and 101 projects were implemented in the field of education, economic empowerment and development across the country. WHO launches appeal for US$1.5 billion for key emergencies in 2024 The organisation implemented 2 seasonal relief projects--Ramadan and Qurbani—for needy families, including orphans, widows, and refugees which benefitted 103,970. As a humanitarian response, the QC provided food and non-food relief aid for the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasanchar, benefitting more than 150,000. Cabinet approves President’s speech to commence 12th Jatiya Sangshad Apart from these, the QC sponsored 4668 orphans under its social welfare programme, aiming to impart education and fulfil their basic needs.