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May 10th, 2026 ― Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to distribute potable water to internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade.

Implemented in cooperation with the Coastal Municipalities Water Utility (CMWU), the $600,000 project is aimed at helping meet everyday life needs and prevent water-borne diseases at IDP camps and shelters.

According to Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS representation office in Gaza, the project involves the distribution of 30 million liters of water in total.

“CMWU water tanker trucks are deployed on a daily basis to distribute water to the most affected areas in North Gaza, Gaza, Deir Al-Balah, and South Gaza Governorates, ensuring that IDPs have access to clean water for drinking and personal use,” he explained.

Dr. Nassar added, “The provision of potable water is not only a basic service, but also an urgent humanitarian necessity to protect thousands of lives, especially children. Displaced families have difficulty getting clean drinking water, amid overcrowded shelters and damaged water supply networks”.

This emergency intervention comes at a time when the water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza is critically failing. According to official reports, more than 85% of the water and sanitation infrastructure has been destroyed, rendering most water wells and water purification plants out of service. In many areas, groundwater is contaminated with wastewater, putting the two-million population at risk of water scarcity.

QRCS pays special attention to supporting the water and sanitation sector in Gaza. Currently, there are plans to launch a set of water and sanitation projects, to be implemented throughout the year.

These include the rehabilitation of water wells, installation of solar-powered pumps, construction of water purification plants equipped with solar panels, construction of water tanks and toilets, rehabilitation of sewage networks, and provision of makeshift mobile toilets.

To raise more than QR 14 million for the implementation of these projects, which would serve as many as 178,000 beneficiaries, QRCS calls upon the benevolent donors to pay charity via the website (www.qrcs.org.qa), mobile app (QRCS), donor service (66666364), home donation collection (33998898), or donation agents/boxes at malls and shopping centers.

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About Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)

Established in 1978, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is Qatar’s first humanitarian and volunteering organization that aims to assist and empower vulnerable individuals and communities without partiality or discrimination.

QRCS is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which consists of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and 191 National Societies. It is also a member of several GCC, Arab, and Islamic organizations, such as the Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) and the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). In this legally recognized capacity, QRCS has access to disaster and conflict zones, thus serving as an auxiliary to the State of Qatar in its humanitarian and social efforts — a role that distinguishes it from other local charities and NGOs.

Both locally and internationally, QRCS has relief and development operations in numerous countries throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central and South America. Its humanitarian mandates include disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and risk reduction. To mitigate the impact of disasters and improve the livelihoods of affected populations, QRCS provides medical services, food, water, shelter, and other needs of local communities. It is also active at the humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy front.

With the help of a vast network of trained, committed staff and volunteers, QRCS aspires to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity, inspired by the seven Fundamental Principles of humanitarian action: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.