Doha, May 27 (QNA) - Qatar Charity (QC), emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between humanitarian organizations to create sustainable solutions that support children in areas affected by crises and disasters.

This came during a joint session held by QC in collaboration with Save the Children, organized a joint session titled 'Building Resilient Childhoods in Afghanistan'. Officials from both organizations, alongside representatives from diplomatic missions, Qatari government bodies, the UN, and partners in humanitarian and development work.

Chief Global Operation Officer at QC Nawaf Abdulla Al Hammadi during his opening remarks at the session said: "At a time when global crises are escalating, partnerships like this one are not just valuable, they are essential. Together, we can move beyond raising concerns to driving real solutions and impact for children growing up in adversity." He also thanked Save the Children for actively taking part in the session which comes amid escalating global crises, reinforcing the need for concerted efforts to achieve a tangible positive impact.

As Afghanistan faces multiple challenges which significantly impact the well-being of children and communities, the session discussed key topics, including different models for religious schools (Madrassa), protecting vulnerable groups, especially women and girls, and the impact of climate change on children in Afghanistan, with a focus on sustainable solutions for humanitarian and developmental challenges.

For her part, Chief Operating officer at Save the Children Gabriella Waaijman said: "This session comes at a critical time, as the humanitarian sector faces unprecedented financial shocks and uncertainty. Strong and strategic partnerships, like the one between Save the Children and Qatar Charity, are essential to protect the progress we have made and to reimagine a future where children not only survive but thrive."

In turn, Director of External Affairs at QC Mana Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed the charity's commitment to supporting children in Afghanistan. "The children of Afghanistan, like children everywhere, have a right to a life of safety, dignity, and opportunity. Yet, their reality is often defined by conflict, displacement, environmental crisis, and barriers to basic rights such as education and protection," he stated.

Al Ansari emphasized: "Our collective task is to look towards solutions that are as multifaceted as the challenges we face. This includes bridging humanitarian response with long-term development and integrating climate resilience and education into our protection frameworks."

The session concluded with a strong call to unify international efforts to bolster children's resilience in Afghanistan through strategic investment in education, protection, and effective partnerships, with special attention to the climate crisis, which continues to intensify children's hardships and jeopardize their futures. (QNA)