The winter bag for workers is a Qatar Charity initiative distributed inside Qatar. It holds warm clothing, winter jackets and blankets to ease the cold for workers, especially in the early morning. The charity distributed more than 500 bags in February 2022 to gardening and cleaning workers in the municipalities of Al Daayen and Al Shamal, and to workers of two companies in Al Shahaniya. In addition, about 4,500 workers benefited from the 2023-2024 campaign inside Qatar.
What does the winter bag for workers contain?
The bag holds the basic items a worker needs in winter:
- Warm winter clothing.
- Winter jackets.
- Blankets.
In the 2023-2024 campaign, support was not limited to the bags. It also included food baskets, medical aid and awareness activities held through a medical camp for workers.
Where were the winter bags for workers distributed?
The bags were distributed inside Qatar. In February 2022, the first distribution reached gardening and cleaning workers in the municipalities of Al Daayen and Al Shamal, and workers of the Istad company in Al Shahaniya and of OPD. The charity announced at the time that about 700 more bags would be distributed in the following days.
Why do workers need a winter bag?
Many workers spend long hours outdoors, so the bag focuses on warm clothing that eases the winter cold, especially in the morning. As the Director of the Services Affairs Department at Al Shamal Municipality said, the initiative came from Qatar Charity’s concern for low-income groups, and for their health and safety.
How does Qatar Charity carry out the winter bag distribution for workers?
The initiative is carried out within the charity’s annual winter campaigns, and the bags are distributed at the workers’ workplaces in cooperation with official bodies. The 2022 distribution, for example, was carried out with the Ministry of Municipality. The workers’ bag sits alongside the charity’s winter projects abroad, which you can find in the winter campaign outside Qatar and in the winter campaign: sharing warmth with millions around the world.
Where does the workers’ bag fit in the wider winter campaign?
The winter bag for workers is part of Qatar Charity’s winter campaigns, which return every year. In the 2023-2024 season, the “Like One Body” campaign gave aid to more than 7.5 million people among the displaced, refugees and the most affected families in 14 countries, including workers inside Qatar. The total cost came close to QAR 188 million. The charity then launched the “How Long?” campaign for 2024-2025, just before winter began in 2024.
The table below summarizes what was officially published about workers inside Qatar, as reported in the news when it was released:
| Season | Campaign | What was published about workers inside Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | Warmth and Peace | Distribution of more than 500 winter bags, with about 700 more planned over the following days |
| 2023-2024 season | Like One Body | About 4,500 workers benefited from winter bags, food baskets, medical aid and awareness activities |
How can I take part in the winter bag for workers?
You can take part through the donation page on the Qatar Charity website, and direct your donation to support workers inside Qatar if that option is available in the current campaign.
Frequently asked questions about the winter bag for workers
What is the winter bag for workers?
The winter bag for workers is a set of essential items that Qatar Charity gives to workers inside Qatar in winter. It includes winter clothing, jackets and blankets to ease the cold for them, especially in the morning, and it is distributed within the charity’s winter campaigns in cooperation with official bodies such as the Ministry of Municipality.
What does the winter bag for workers contain?
The bag contains winter clothing, jackets and blankets, as in the distribution of February 2022. The 2023-2024 campaign also gave workers food baskets, medical aid and awareness activities held through a medical camp. The charity announces each season what the campaign includes.
How many workers benefited from the winter campaign inside Qatar?
About 4,500 workers benefited from the 2023-2024 winter campaign inside Qatar. The aid also included winter bags, food baskets, medical aid and awareness activities through a medical camp. It came within the “Like One Body” campaign, which reached more than 7.5 million people in 14 countries in the 2023-2024 season.
How do I donate to support workers in winter?
Donate through the winter campaign page on the Qatar Charity website, then review the options available in the current campaign. Campaign projects change from one season to the next, so do not rely on an amount or project from a previous season. Make sure the option you choose serves workers inside Qatar, if that is what you intend.
