Doha, Qatar: As part of #InSafeHands Warm Winter Campaign 2025-2026, the representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Yemen has completed the distribution of winter clothing bags to 3,900 children in many orphanages, health associations, and the most vulnerable communities in Sana’a and Abyan, at a cost of $150,000.
In a statement, Jamil Al-Khayyati, Director-General of Yemen Society for Thalassemia and Genetic Blood Disorders, praised this initiative as reflecting a spirit of partnership and cooperation. He said, “I would like to thank QRCS for providing winter clothing bags to the patients, which helps alleviate their suffering and bring joy to their lives. We look forward to further support and call upon all humanitarians and charities to pay attention to genetic blood disorders and contribute to treatment, care, and awareness programmes. Every contribution would make a real difference in the lives of patients”.
Dr. Nadia Yahya Hajar, Chairperson of Jood Alrahman Care and Rehabilitation Foundation, expressed her gratitude to the donors. According to her, the foundation was established in 2016 to shelter orphaned girls and provide comprehensive care (food, medical care, education, and rehabilitation), despite the challenges of limited funding and lack of basic resources.
“We are grateful to QRCS for their humanitarian initiative of providing complete winter clothing bags for the orphans,” said Ms. Hajar. “This would have a profound impact, making them feel that they are not alone, and that the benevolent donors are there to lend a helping hand amidst harsh conditions. Such contributions give hope and alleviate suffering. I hope this support would not stop”.
Wathiq Al-Qurashi, Executive Director of Al-Shafaqa Foundation for Kidney Failure and Cancer Care, said, “This support significantly helped protect the children of patients against the bitterly cold weather. Each child received a bag containing a jacket, wool sweater, trousers, shoes, and socks, which brought smiles to their faces. We thank QRCS for its continued support of the foundation”.
Ammar Al-Ruqaihi, Head of Orphan Care and Empowerment Department at the Orphan’s Development Foundation, commended the aid provided for orphans: “This humanitarian initiative helped make 500 orphans live better during the cold winter. I appeal to all donors to continue supporting the foundation, to empower the orphans and their mothers. My thanks go to QRCS for this great initiative. I hope this support would continue during the holy month of Ramadan”.
At the distribution point Abyan Governorate, Mohsen Abu Bakr, Chairman of Planning Committee in Jayshan District, commented, “I would like to thank QRCS for taking the trouble of reaching out to us. This generous gesture brought joy to the hearts of 1,280 children.
Such initiatives play a significant role in making them suffer less, as they are most prone to cold-related illnesses”.
“Jayshan is a remote and underserved district, located up to 17 hours of walking from the governorate’s centre, with its rugged terrain and difficult topography.
