Orphans in winter need what every child needs: warm clothes, food and shelter, as well as someone to look after them and manage their affairs when family support is missing. In the 2024-2025 “How Long?” campaign, Qatar Charity announced that the Rafaqa initiative for orphan and child care would give winter aid of blankets, bedding and winter clothes to thousands of beneficiaries in 16 countries. You can find the past campaign seasons in the winter campaign record.
How do orphans face the cold?
UNICEF warns that the danger of hypothermia and serious respiratory infection threatens children whose immunity is already weak because of malnutrition, and that children in conflict zones are more likely to be displaced and to miss school, so the cold affects them more.
What does the sponsorship program give orphans in winter?
Qatar Charity gives the children it sponsors complete care. You can find frequently asked questions about sponsorship in orphan sponsorship and care through Qatar Charity.
How can I sponsor or support an orphan in winter?
You can take part through the donation page, or look at the sponsorship options on the charity’s website, then review the sponsorship conditions and current cost before completing it.
Frequently asked questions about orphans in winter
What do orphans need most in winter?
Warm clothes, shoes, blankets, enough food and safe shelter, as well as continuous care. UNICEF says children with weak immunity are more likely to suffer hypothermia and respiratory infection in the cold.
Does Qatar Charity provide winter aid for orphans?
Yes. In the 2024-2025 “How Long?” campaign, Qatar Charity announced that the Rafaqa initiative would give blankets, bedding and winter clothes to thousands of beneficiaries in 16 countries, and campaign projects change every season.
How do I support an orphan in winter?
Through regular sponsorship or by donating to the winter campaign, and regular charity can be a way to continue the support after the season ends.
