Doha, December 08 (QNA) – Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed an agreement with the Turquoise Mountain Trust (TMT) to open up new horizons of partnership to improve livelihoods in conflict zones, especially for women
The agreement comes under the umbrella of Women in Conflict Zones (WiCZ) Initiative for the Response, Resilience, and Global Engagement: Alleviation of poverty in a humanitarian crisis through direct support for livelihoods for female weavers program in Afghanistan.
The deal aims to propose a one-year pilot program to alleviate poverty in a humanitarian crisis by directly supporting the livelihoods of 3,261 female weavers and a further 9,783 indirect beneficiaries through their households.
It is set to improve Afghan women’s lives by building resilience in the Afghan carpet sector through the enhancement of international market linkages.
The program also aims to transform the lives of thousands of Afghan families. This unique program in Afghanistan is uniquely positioned to support the growth and development of the Afghan carpet economy.
Deputy Director General for Projects at Qatar Fund for Development Sultan Al Aseeri stated “It is with QFFD’s enormous pleasure to join efforts with Turquoise Mountain to address Afghani women’s essential needs by building resilience in the Afghani carpet sector by enhancing international market linkages. Therefore, we trust that this joint partnership will transform the lives of thousands of Afghan families, particularly women, and showcase the potential development of what can be done in Afghanistan.”
He ended his remarks by saying: “We look forward to the successful implementation of the program and how best we can utilize this newly established partnership between QFFD and Turquoise Mountain to accelerate efforts in creating better lives for women in Afghanistan.”
President of TMT Shoshana Stewart said: “This partnership with the Qatar Fund for Development will support thousands of female Afghan weavers and their families and showcase at a moment of intense need the potential of what can be done in Afghanistan”
Supporting this program highlights the Fund’s efforts in providing a sustainable income to the livelihoods of artisans in Afghanistan and contributes to the future of this craft. This agreement also aligns with QFFD’s vision of giving hope and promoting peace and justice through sustainable and inclusive development. (QNA)