QRCS Announces Warm Winter 2024-2025 Campaign. Doha, Qatar – As the harsh winter months approach, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has unveiled its Warm Winter Campaign 2024-2025, under the slogan #TheirWarmthIsOurDuty.
The announcement, made during a press conference at the QRCS headquarters, outlines an ambitious humanitarian initiative designed to provide critical winterization aid to vulnerable populations. With 40 winter aid projects in 13 countries, the campaign aims to reach 179,000 beneficiaries struggling to survive winter’s unforgiving conditions.
QRCS Announces Warm Winter 2024-2025 Campaign
For the past two decades, QRCS has run its annual winterization campaign, timed perfectly to address the urgent needs of refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and impoverished communities as winter sets in. The cold season often brings with it an increased risk of hunger, disease, and exposure to harsh elements like rain, snow, and storms. With limited access to adequate food, shelter, and healthcare, many of these vulnerable groups face life-threatening conditions.
The Warm Winter Campaign 2024-2025 is a lifeline for those who endure extreme winters with limited resources. It offers them more than just survival; it provides dignity during a season where warmth and comfort are scarce. The aid distributed through this campaign includes food, shelter, heating, medical care, and other critical supplies.
A Call for Benevolent Donors
During the press conference, Faisal Mohamed Al Emadi, Secretary-General of QRCS, made a heartfelt appeal to donors. He invited all kindhearted individuals to join this humanitarian mission, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling a shared duty to help those suffering in dire conditions. Al Emadi highlighted that by contributing to the campaign, donors are not just providing material aid; they are offering hope and relief to those facing the bitter cold without basic necessities.
“Their Warmth Is Our Duty,” Al Emadi stressed, underscoring the moral responsibility to support those enduring difficult winters with little means to protect themselves. This campaign is a crucial effort to ensure that millions of refugees and IDPs do not face the deadly consequences of the cold season.
The Tragedy of Gaza and Beyond
Al Emadi also drew attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a region that has faced unimaginable suffering for nearly a year. He spoke about the worsening conditions, not only in Gaza but also in countries like Lebanon, where violence and instability have compounded the struggles of vulnerable populations. The situation has left many families displaced, with no access to basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare.
As part of the Warm Winter Campaign 2024-2025, QRCS has allocated specific projects for Lebanon, where they maintain a representation office. This presence allows QRCS to deliver life-saving aid efficiently to victims and IDPs across the country. Al Emadi emphasized that the situation in these regions is dire, making it imperative for global humanitarian efforts to step up and alleviate the suffering of these communities.
The Importance of Humanitarian Aid
The Warm Winter Campaign is not only a response to immediate needs but also part of QRCS’s broader commitment to humanitarian relief. The goal is to ease the suffering of displaced and impoverished populations, helping them to withstand the harsh winter months with resilience. Through these projects, QRCS aims to enhance the steadfastness of affected communities, ensuring they have the resources necessary to survive and thrive in the face of adversity.
Al Emadi also referenced the holy Quran, emphasizing that those who contribute to such noble causes will be greatly rewarded. The campaign’s mission aligns with a deeper spiritual and humanitarian ethos, focusing on the responsibility to care for those in need, especially during times of crisis.
40 Projects, 13 Countries, 179,000 Beneficiaries
At the core of the Warm Winter Campaign 2024-2025 are 40 winterization aid projects spread across 13 countries. These projects target regions where the cold season brings added hardships, especially for displaced populations. According to Mohamed Ahmed Al-Bishri, Director of Communication and Fundraising at QRCS, the campaign will deliver aid to 179,000 beneficiaries in countries including:
- Qatar
- Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank)
- Yemen
- Syria
- Niger
- Sudan
- Somalia
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Lebanon
- Jordan
- Albania
- Kosovo
These countries have been selected due to the pressing needs of their vulnerable populations, many of whom are refugees or internally displaced due to conflict, political instability, or natural disasters. The campaign’s projects will focus on providing food and nutrition assistance, shelter to protect against the cold, heating solutions, and medical care to address the increase in winter-related illnesses.
Join the Movement: #TheirWarmthIsOurDuty
The Warm Winter Campaign 2024-2025 is not just an initiative of QRCS, but a call to action for everyone. The slogan #TheirWarmthIsOurDuty encapsulates the spirit of solidarity and compassion that drives this campaign. By joining this movement, donors and supporters can play a vital role in protecting the lives and dignity of those most affected by winter’s harshness.
In a world where millions face displacement and poverty, campaigns like QRCS’s Warm Winter serve as beacons of hope. They remind us of our shared responsibility to care for one another and the profound impact that humanitarian aid can have on the lives of the most vulnerable. Every donation, no matter how small, contributes to easing the burden of those who face the winter without the means to protect themselves.
Conclusion
As the Qatar Red Crescent Society launches its Warm Winter Campaign 2024-2025, the focus is clear: to provide essential aid to those in dire need. The campaign’s reach extends across 13 countries, offering relief to 179,000 beneficiaries. By contributing to this noble cause, donors can make a real difference in the lives of refugees, IDPs, and impoverished communities, ensuring that they can face the winter with dignity and hope.