UHCL : Qatar Charity, UHCL Diplomacy Institute Partner For Food Distribution

Press release from University of Houston-Clear Lake:

December 15, 2021

The food is funded by a $200,000 gift purchased through the Houston Food Bank, and
is the third of a series of anticipated future distribution events.

"This is part of humanitarian diplomacy, which is the connection between Qatar Charity
and the Diplomacy Institute," said Associate Vice President of Global Learning and Strategy Gigi Do. "The DI is partnering with Lone Star College in order to broaden the reach of its
food insecurity initiative. At a time when rising food costs impose a strain on family
budgets, the student population of Lone Star College is a clear match for our goal
of meeting the community's needs."

Do said that Mayor Turner's presence at the event underscored its importance and impact.
"It's an affirmation of the success of the DI's food distribution efforts, and an
acknowledgement of the generosity of our donor, Qatar Charity, in assisting Houston
residents amid a global pandemic," she said.

She added that the mayor had awarded a proclamation of gratitude from the City of
Houston for the distribution of 6,344 boxes of nonperishable food, each weighing 30
lbs, and that the Lone Star College food distribution site is located in the heart
of the historic Acres Homes neighborhood, where Mayor Turner lives.

"The Diplomacy Institute is the inaugural university partner of Qatar Charity in its
global humanitarian and development relief efforts," said Walker. "The DI, in partnership
with Qatar Charity, has helped lead humanitarian efforts in the Houston area to mitigate
food insecurity for those most in need. This distribution at Lone Star College underscores
the importance of collaborative partnerships in addressing this complex challenge
as well as our collective shared commitment to humanity."

To learn more about UHCL's partnership with Qatar Charity, go online.

This press release was produced by University of Houston-Clear Lake. The views expressed here are the author’s own.