Qatar Charity Distributes Winter Aid to Syrian and Palestinian Refugees in Jordan

Doha, February 24 (QNA) - Qatar Charity (QC) launched the second phase of the "Qatar Relief Convoys" campaign in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where it distributed food and winter aid to Syrian and Palestinian refugees and Jordanian needy families. The first consignment of aid, which is delivered in Jordan within the framework of the campaign, aims to meet the needs of more than 1758 refugee and Jordanian families, with approximately 9,000 individuals. The aid is distributed via coupons for food packages, health supplies, blankets, and fuel. The Qatar Relief Convoys drive comes from Qatar Charity as part of its "Warmth and Peace" campaign that aims to meet the needs of 200,000 beneficiaries in Jordon over the course of the three-month campaign to address the humanitarian conditions resulting from the coronavirus crisis. On this occasion, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al-Thani thanked Qatar Charity, emphasizing that the State of Qatar seeks to strengthen humanitarian cooperation with various bodies. He also praised the efforts of the Jordanian government and JHCO for facilitating the work of Qatar Charity in Jordan. For his part, Assistant Secretary-General of the JHCO Mohammed Nasser Al Kilani said that they are continuing to implement projects for Jordanian families, as well as for Syrian and Palestinian refugees, with the support of Qatar Charity, noting the positive impact of this aid on the lives of the beneficiaries. The drive aims to deliver aid worth QR 20 million to 120,000 refugees and displaced persons to alleviate their suffering in light of the continuing cold winter when refugees are struggling to survive. It is worth noting that Qatar Charity (QC) launched "Qatar Relief Convoys" campaign which includes 200 convoys, targets Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon, in addition to internally displaced people within Syrian, from Feb.15, 2021 until March. 10, 2021. (QNA)