Doha, August 01 (QNA) - Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a cooperation agreement with the British Embassy Doha to launch a continuation of the Psychosocial Support for Palestinian Families Hosted in Qatar project through March 2027.

The agreement was signed by Acting Secretary-General of QRCS Abdullah Sultan Al Qatan and HE Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar Neerav Patel.

Commenting on the agreement, Assistant Secretary-General for Relief and International Development at QRCS, Mohamed Bader Al Sada said, "This agreement reflects our common belief that mental health and psychosocial support are essential pillars of humanitarian response."

"Helping people recover from trauma is not only about addressing today's challenges - it is about restoring hope, strengthening resilience, and enabling a better future.

"Phase 3 builds on the important work carried out by our Emergency Response Unit for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support during the previous two phases in serving the Palestinians evacuated from Gaza to Qatar," Al Sada continued, saying, "As we move forward, our focus is shifting from emergency response to a more sustainable approach that emphasizes community empowerment, institutional development, and long-term capacity-building.

"Behind every activity we implement and every milestone we achieve are families who have endured unimaginable hardship. Our responsibility goes beyond meeting immediate needs. It is to help people regain a sense of security, restore their confidence, and move forward with hope and dignity.

"This agreement reaffirms the shared commitment of QRCS and the British Embassy to supporting the Palestinian families hosted in Qatar throughout their journey of healing and recovery. It also demonstrates what can be achieved when humanitarian partners work together with a shared vision and a common purpose," he concluded.

For his part, HE the British Ambassador remarked, "Over the past two years, the partnership has delivered vital mental health and psychosocial support to the Palestinian families hosted in Qatar, creating safe spaces, strengthening communities, providing therapy, and supporting those facing difficult circumstances."

"This third phase will continue support for affected families while also investing in the future," added His Excellency. "Through psychological first aid and wellbeing programs in schools, it will help equip teachers and young people with the tools to build resilience and mental wellbeing." (QNA)