Qatar Social Work

Name

Qatar Social Work

Legal name

المؤسسة القطرية للعمل الاجتماعي

Website

https://qatarsocial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Family counseling
• Disability rehabilitation
• Elderly care
• Youth empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a national foundation under Qatar's government, the organization is funded through government allocations and public funding mechanisms rather than commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Qatar Social Work is a national foundation that delivers social welfare services across the State of Qatar through nine specialized centers: Nama (youth development), Shafallah (persons with intellectual disabilities and autism), Wifaq (family consulting), Dreama (orphan care), Ehsan (elderly care), Aman (protection and social rehabilitation), Al Noor (visual disabilities), Daam (behavioral health), and Kanaf (parenting). Services cover family stability, child and women protection, disability inclusion, elderly care, and behavioral health, delivered free of charge to eligible beneficiaries and supported by a mobile application.

Product overview

Qatar Social Work (QSW) is a national foundation that operates a multi-center platform delivering social services in Qatar through nine affiliated centers. The organization focuses on social and human development serving the Qatari community across specialized areas including family stability support, orphan care, child and women protection, youth empowerment, care and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, elderly care, and behavioral health support. The portfolio consists of: Nama (youth development), Shafallah (intellectual disabilities and autism), Wifaq (family consulting), Dreama (orphan care), Ehsan (elderly care), Aman (protection and rehabilitation), Al Noor (visual disabilities), Daam (behavioral healthcare), and Kanaf (parenting). The foundation also offers a mobile application available on Google Play and App Store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nama Social Development Center (مركز الإنماء الاجتماعي "نماء") Social development center that contributes to expanding options available to young people, building their capabilities, and empowering them in the State of Qatar.
• Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities (مركز الشفلح للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة) Provides exemplary services for persons with mental disabilities and autism in education, rehabilitation, community awareness, and legal support to enable more independent lives.
• Wifaq Family Consulting Center (مركز الاستشارات العائلية "وفاق") Contributes to building and strengthening bonds of marriage and family, providing counseling, and reducing negative effects of family disintegration.
• Dreama Orphan Care Center (مركز رعاية الأيتام "دريمة") Provides necessary care to target groups in Qatar, settling orphans in alternative foster families, and integrating them into society.
• Ehsan Center for Elderly Empowerment and Care (مركز تمكين ورعاية كبار السن "إحسان") Provides care services for the elderly in Qatar, working to empower them and integrate them into society while keeping them in their natural family environment.
• Aman Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (مركز الحماية والتأهيل الاجتماعي "أمان") Contributes to spreading awareness and education and providing protection and social rehabilitation necessary to reduce violence and family division for target groups.
• Al Noor Center for the Blind (مركز النور للمكفوفين) Provides exemplary services for persons with visual disabilities in education, rehabilitation, community awareness, and legal support to enable more independent lives.
• Daam Behavioral Healthcare Center (مركز دعم الصحة السلوكية "دعم") Provides effective awareness, treatment, rehabilitation, and training services in behavioral health, improving services for those with behavioral disorders in society.
• Kanaf Parenting Center (مركز كنف) Empowers parents and strengthens family cohesion by promoting positive parenting practices through specialized programs, guidance, and educational resources.
• QSW Mobile Application Mobile application available on Google Play and Apple App Store providing service access and information about Qatar Foundation for Social Work's programs and centers.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Permanent Population CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026Collaboration to celebrate World Population Day 2026, reaffirming commitment to raising awareness of population issues and supporting national sustainable development efforts.
• Qatar Career Development CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026MoU to enhance cooperation in career guidance, professional development, and capacity building. Joint programs include training workshops, career development initiatives, and professional readiness enhancement for beneficiaries.
• Sports City Advertising CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026MoU to enhance community initiatives and awareness programs through joint activities and events.
• International Labour Organization (ILO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Collaboration on organizing a side event at the UN CRPD conference titled 'From Education to Economic Participation: Redesigning Transition Pathways for Persons with Disabilities in the AI Era' focusing on employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• SESRIC (Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Partnership in organizing the side event at the UN CRPD conference addressing transition pathways from education to employment for persons with disabilities.
• Arab Organization of Persons with DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Partnership in organizing the side event at the UN CRPD conference on disability rights and economic participation.
• Qatar's Permanent Mission to the United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Co-organization of side event at UN CRPD conference in New York to highlight Qatar's efforts in disability rights.
• Qatar TourismmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026MoU to promote inclusive tourism and launch the 'Autism-Friendly Spaces' initiative, expanding accessibility in Qatar's tourism sector.
• Qatar Debate CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2025Collaboration between the two organizations for mutual cooperation and exchange in areas of common interest.
• National Service AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022MoU for cooperation in information exchange and areas of mutual interest.
• Supreme Committee for Projects and LegacyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022MoU signed with Qatar Social Work and its affiliated centers for collaboration and joint initiatives.
• UNICEFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner organization listed on the partners page, indicating ongoing collaboration in social development areas.
• Geneva Institute for Human RightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational human rights organization partner listed on the foundation's partners page.
• UN ECOSOC (Consultative Status)coreOthersThe foundation holds consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council, enabling participation in international forums and contributing to global social development discussions.
• World EnabledminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization focused on disability rights and empowerment, listed as a partner organization.
• UNESCO Regional OfficemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO regional partnership for education, culture, and social development initiatives in Qatar.
• Marble Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting medical services for persons with disabilities and other beneficiaries.
• Maximize Training CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner providing professional development services and capacity building programs.
• RafeeqminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting social welfare initiatives.
• Elite Recycling CompanyminorOthersEnvironmental sustainability partner supporting recycling and environmental initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development: UAE federal authority responsible for social welfare, family stability, and community development across Abu Dhabi. Directly comparable to QSW as a Gulf national government entity delivering comprehensive social services.
• Dubai Community Development Authority: Emirate-level authority regulating and developing the social and humanitarian services sector in Dubai. Closely comparable mandate and government-affiliated delivery model.
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Saudi Arabia): Saudi ministry overseeing social development, family, and welfare policy nationally. Comparable in mandate scope and government-backed status, though operating as a line ministry rather than a foundation.
• National Council of Social Service (Singapore): Singapore's coordinating body for the social service sector, linking government, funders, and social service agencies. Comparable as a national-level coordinating entity for social services.

Regional players

• Jordan River Foundation: Jordanian non-profit focused on child safety, family wellbeing, and community empowerment. Comparable as a regional social-work foundation serving vulnerable populations in the Arab world.
• Ministry of Social Development (Oman): Oman's national ministry responsible for social welfare, family, and community development. Comparable in regional context but structured as a ministry rather than a foundation.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF: UN agency focused on child rights and wellbeing globally. Comparable in mandate overlap (children, women, families) and as a key listed international partner of QSW.
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW): Largest US membership organization for social workers, setting professional standards and advocating for the profession. Comparable as a national social-work umbrella body, though operating through a professional-association model rather than direct service delivery.

Others

• Doha International Family Institute: Qatar-based policy research center focused on family issues. Comparable as a domestic ecosystem peer with shared family-stability mandate and overlapping board representation.
• ILO (International Labour Organization): UN agency setting labor standards and promoting decent work. Comparable as a strategic partner to QSW on disability employment pathways and youth empowerment programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qatarsocialwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcJhvKBBTpnUAS6TSlAjQPA
• Facebookfacebook.com/qatarsocialwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/qatarsocialwork

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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