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On World Refugee Day, UNHCR and Qatar Charity expand Strategic Partnership to Support Refugees [EN/AR]
By Qatar Charity at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 3 min read
Countries: World, Lebanon . Doha – June 20, 2026 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Qatar Charity (QC) signed two agreements worth QAR 3,079,324 (approximately US$ 844,808) to support more than 15,000 vulnerable displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The agreements were sig
Key takeaway This step also builds on strategic discussions held between UNHCR and QC in November 2025 and sets the foundation for expanded future collaboration.
Why this matters
The partnership between UNHCR and Qatar Charity to support refugees in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa region highlights the growing importance of collaborative efforts in addressing global humanitarian crises. With Qatar Charity's significant contribution of US$ 10 million to the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees, the organization will play a crucial role in guiding funding allocations across member countries. This development is particularly notable given the Islamic Development Bank's involvement as Trustee of the fund, demonstrating the potential for innovative and sustainable financing solutions to support displaced populations. As Qatar Charity joins the GIFR Steering Committee, its commitment to advancing refugee support will be closely watched, particularly in light of its expanded future collaboration with UNHCR. The success of this partnership will depend on effective coordination and allocation of resources, making it essential to monitor the impact of these agreements on the ground.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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