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Aisha Al Kuwari

Director of Humanitarian Operations, Qatar Charity
Is an expert in humanitarian aid and international cooperation with experience in government administration, non-government organization and private sector. In November 2024, I have been seconded to Qatar Charity, where I am currently the Manager of Humanitarian Operations. From 2019 to 2024, I have been working with Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), where I have worked in the area of humanitarian aid and international cooperation.
 
My career started in 2014 with airline industry. One of which I established a strong professional career in airport operations, project management and partnerships.
 
From 2021 to 2022, I operated as International Organization Head at the QFFD. I led program development, assessment and monitoring, develop and maintain partnerships with key partners including UN, INGOs and governmental partners, needs assessment mission to The Philippines. In addition, I ran Qatar Creating Vision Initiative and co-managed the Nanmo Partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
 
From March 2022 to November 2024, I operated as Manager of Humanitarian Aid Department at the QFFD. I have provided strategic and policy advice on humanitarian issues, needs and emergencies; Directed and lead the relief efforts in Sudan, Gaza and Lebanon.
 
During my career, I was a delegate for Qatar in several international conferences, committees and grouping, including The Global Refugee Forum, The Global Fund Board and Audit and Finance Committee, The Lives and Livelihoods Fund Impact Committee and 2019-2024 at the UN-OCHA Donors’ Support Group (ODSG).
 
My education spans an executive masters in Development Policy and Practices at the Geneva Graduate Institute, an (M.A) in Islam and Global Affairs at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and (B.A.) in international Relation and Political Science at University of Birmingham.