1 week Ago By Qatar Tribune
Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has successfully concluded its annual ‘Eid Gift’ campaign, an initiative by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of EAA Foundation, aimed at collecting new clothing and school bags to support children and families in Gaza and Syria. The campaign garnered widespread community engagement, reflecting the deeply rooted values of giving and solidarity within Qatari society. Held from March 5 to 20, 2025, the campaign collected over 60,000 new items from 18 locations across Qatar, including Hyatt Plaza, Al Khor Mall, Place Vendôme, Mayoral Stores, Minaretein and Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque, and Lulu Hypermarket stores, making it one of the most successful campaigns of its kind.
Talal Al Hothal, director of the Al Fakhoora Programmeof EAA 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 QRCS and QFFD, as well as 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 a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and families in Gaza and Syria.
” Dr Mohamed Salah Ibrahim, assistant secretary-general for Relief and International Developmentat 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 were more collection points designated to receive in-kind donations from the generous people of Qatar, and the scope of target beneficiaries expanded to include Gaza and Syria,” said Dr Ibrahim. “Throughout the campaign, QRCS volunteers have been unsung heroes, carrying out all the necessary organising and logistic tasks.
Upon the arrival of aid trucks from Qatar to Jordan, part of the aid shipment was transported into Syria and distributed to the beneficiaries.” Nouf Al Kaabi, deputy director-general of Development Projects Sector at Qatar Fund for Development, said: “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.” A major collection site was Place Vendôme, where the Matalan store collected 1,750 clothing items, valued at QR73,000. Additionally, over 5,000 awareness flyers were distributed at key touchpoints within the mall, to inform shoppers about how they could contribute.
The campaign also received generous contributions from the private sector. Copy 09/04/2025 10.
