Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: Qatar Red Crescent Society Please refer to the attached files. July 19th, 2025 ― Doha, Qatar: As part of the constant humanitarian efforts of the State of Qatar in Syria, Qatar’s Embassy in Damascus and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have collaborated with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) to deploy emergency food aid to Daraa Governorate, in response to the ongoing displacement crisis from Al-Suwayda Governorate.A humanitarian convoy of seven trucks carrying a total of 3,600 food parcels has already been deployed to Daraa, as part of the emergency response to meet the needs of families displaced by the recent events and ongoing unrest in Al-Suwayda.Upon their arrival, the aid trucks will be handed over to SARCS, which will distribute the food parcels to the displaced families at shelters in Daraa Governorate and countryside, in order to ensure the timely delivery of aid to affected and displaced people.The Embassy of Qatar in Damascus and QRCS are firmly committed to further humanitarian support across the country, in partnership with local and international humanitarian organizations, to alleviate the suffering of victims of recurring humanitarian crises.##End of Text##About Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)Established in 1978, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is Qatar’s first humanitarian and volunteering organization that aims to assist and empower vulnerable individuals and communities without partiality or discrimination.QRCS is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which consists of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and 191 National Societies. It is also a member of several GCC, Arab, and Islamic organizations, such as the Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) and the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). In this legally recognized capacity, QRCS has access to disaster and conflict zones, thus serving as an auxiliary to the State of Qatar in its humanitarian and social efforts — a role that distinguishes it from other local charities and NGOs.Both locally and internationally, QRCS has relief and development operations in numerous countries throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central and South America. Its humanitarian mandates include disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and risk reduction. To mitigate the impact of disasters and improve the livelihoods of affected populations, QRCS provides medical services, food, water, shelter, and other needs of local communities. It is also active at the humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy front.With the help of a vast network of trained, committed staff and volunteers, QRCS aspires to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity, inspired by the seven Fundamental Principles of humanitarian action: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.