Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, has successfully implemented over 1,430 income-generating projects for vulnerable families through its office in Chad’s capital, N'Djamena, since its establishment in 2016.
These initiatives have directly benefitted around 30,000 persons, with a total cost of QR10mn. These initiatives contribute to reducing unemployment, supporting the local economy, and enhancing productivity. Beneficiaries also receive training opportunities to enhance their skills.
These projects contribute to alleviating the hardships faced by the people of Chad, where 42% live below the poverty line, according to World Bank statistics. Furthermore, 2.4mn people in the country are currently experiencing food insecurity, according to figures from the United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Qatar Charity's economic empowerment projects implemented in Chad encompass noodle-making machines, sewing machines, vegetable stalls, traditional restaurant equipment, agricultural tools, tractors, sheep farming, motorcycles, motorcycles for the disabled, grain mills, bean or sesame oil press machines, and the establishment and equipping of grain banks, as well as fish farms.
Hababa Abdul Rahim, 45, who became a widow at a young age and struggled to provide food and essential expenses for her seven children, is now running three traditional restaurants, thanks to QC.
"Qatar Charity provided essential cooking utensils, food supplies, dishes, stoves and gas cylinders to kickstart the project. From day one, I was fortunate to attract customers, and I managed to open two more restaurants over time, significantly increasing my income. I also employed six women to help manage the restaurants. As a result, my living conditions have improved dramatically, and my seven children are now continuing their education.”
