QFFD, EAA and QRCS Conclude the Community-Wide ‘Eid Gift’ Campaign to Support Children and Families in Gaza and Syria

8 April 2025
Doha, Qatar
Qatar Fund for Development, in partnership with Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), has successfully concluded its annual ‘Eid Gift’ campaign, an initiative by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation, aimed at collecting new clothing and school bags to support children and families in Gaza and Syria. The campaign saw wide community engagement, reflecting the deeply rooted values of giving and solidarity within Qatari society.

Held from 5 to 20 March 2025, the campaign successfully collected over 60,000 new clothes from 18 locations, including leisure centers such as malls, mosques, and private sector stores, across Qatar, making it one of the most successful campaigns of its kind. A major collection site was Place Vendôme, where a single store collected 1,750 clothing items valued at QAR 73,000.

Mohamed Al-Kuwari, Acting CEO of Education Above All Foundation, said: “The ‘Eid Gift’ campaign reflects our strong commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, not only through education but also by responding to their essential humanitarian needs—especially during occasions that embody solidarity and dignity. We are proud of this partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society and Qatar Fund for Development, and of the Qatari community’s overwhelming engagement, which played a pivotal role in the campaign’s success. We will continue working with our partners to create lasting, positive impact in the lives of children and families in Gaza and Syria.”

Faisal Al Emadi, Secretary-General of QRCS, expressed his happiness with the fruitful cooperation with EAA Foundation on the ‘Eid Gift’ campaign, conducted for the second year consecutively. This year, there are more collection points designated to receive in-kind donations from the generous people of Qatar, and the scope of target beneficiaries has expanded to include Gaza and Syria. “Throughout the campaign, QRCS volunteers have been unsung heroes, carrying out all the necessary organizing and logistic tasks,” said Mr. Al Emadi. “Aid trucks have already been deployed towards Jordan, where part of the aid shipment will be transported into Syria. The rest of the shipment will be prepared and put on hold, until it becomes possible to enter them into Gaza through the border crossing. We hope this will happen very soon, so that the children and people of Gaza can benefit from these new clothing items and feel the joy of Eid Al-Fitr”.

Ms. Nouf Al-Kaabi, Deputy Director General of Development Projects Sector at Qatar Fund for Development expressed, “We are proud to support the ‘Eid Gift’ campaign, a meaningful initiative that embodies Qatar’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian assistance and international solidarity. Through our collaboration with the Education Above All Foundation and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, we are able to support and bring hope to children and families in Gaza and Syria, ensuring they experience the joy of the Eid season. This campaign reflects the strength of our community and our shared responsibility to uplift those in need in pursuit of a peaceful and prosperous future.”

The “Eid Gift” campaign directly aligns with The State of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to support the brother people of Gaza and Syria. This commitment, rooted in the nation’s dedication to humanitarian principles, translates into tangible assistance aimed at alleviating suffering and fostering resilience in these vulnerable communities. By providing essential resources like new clothing and school bags, the campaign directly addresses the immediate needs of families affected by conflict and hardship, contributing to Qatar’s broader efforts to ensure access to education, promote well-being, and build a foundation for a more stable and prosperous future in both Gaza and Syria.

• Geography Qatar
• Timeline 2025
• SDGS No PovertyPartnerships
• Sector Humanitarian
• Partner Qatar Charity Education Above All