QRCS launches Ramadan Campaign 2026/1447 AH to support hundreds of thousands

Qatar Red Crescent Society has launched its Ramadan Campaign 2026/1447 AH to deliver family-size iftar parcels to about 301,535 people across 18 countries and to carry out 189 humanitarian and development projects serving nearly 6.7 million beneficiaries in 2026.

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its Ramadan Campaign for 2026/1447 AH under a license from the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities. The campaign covers Ramadan-specific work and year-round humanitarian projects. QRCS says its Ramadan Iftar project will distribute family-size food parcels during the holy month. The society also issued a guide listing projects planned for 2026 across humanitarian and development sectors. Key details: - Launch and oversight: The campaign was announced from Doha on February 4, 2026, under a RACA license and led by QRCS leadership. - Ramadan distribution: The Ramadan Iftar project is planned to reach about 301,535 people with family-size food parcels in 18 countries, including Qatar, Yemen, Syria, Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank), Somalia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Jordan, Sudan, Niger, Mauritania, Chad, Djibouti, Tanzania, Albania, Kazakhstan, and Uganda. - Project portfolio: QRCS published a guide that lists 189 humanitarian and development projects covering food security, shelter, education, health and medical convoys, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and care for orphans and the elderly. - Scale of beneficiaries: The year-round projects are reported to target approximately 6,685,554 people affected by disasters or crises across several countries, including Gaza, Somalia, Niger, Sudan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, the West Bank, and Mauritania. - Fundraising status: Fundraising for the Ramadan Campaign has begun, and QRCS said donations can be made through its website, mobile app, donor service, home collection, and bank remittance channels. Summary: The campaign aims to provide Ramadan distributions to hundreds of thousands and to support millions through a broad set of humanitarian and development projects in 2026. Fundraising is underway and QRCS intends to implement the planned activities through its Doha headquarters, overseas missions, and partner National Societies; further operational details are outlined in the campaign guide.