QR 250,000 relief aid for Philippines from Qatar Red Crescent

QR 250,000 relief aid for Philippines from Qatar Red Crescent

Doha Socialite
By Doha Socialite

Qatar Red Crescent, a local charity organisation that is part of ICRC in Geneva, has allocated 250,000 QAR to relieve the suffering of 5,000 families over the next months six months.

This swift response came hours after extensive damage was caused by Typhoon Hayian in the Philippines.

For more information about QRC's activites, visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/QatarRedCrescent

Details on another initiatives relevant to those in Qatar can be found here:

Philippines Embassy requests donations after typhoon

​Typhoon Kills Thousands in Philippines - Please donate

How to Help Philippines Typhoon Victims

Photo: Philippines Air Force

By atimano• 19 Nov 2013 12:30
atimano

http://www.qatarliving.com/news/posts/qr-20000-relief-aid-philippines-pakistan-welfare-forum

By z1nn1a• 12 Nov 2013 10:27
Rating: 5/5
z1nn1a

Thank you Qatar Red Crescent.

By Molten Metal• 12 Nov 2013 07:34
Rating: 2/5
Molten Metal

Every drop counts .... Good gesture by QRC ... Tue, 12.11.2013 , 07.33 hrs

By Anonymous• 12 Nov 2013 07:24
Rating: 2/5

Wow, QR50.00 for each family over the next 6 months = QR8.00 a month per family. At least it is something I suppose but how it made the news I don't know.

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