Over the past five years, Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has transported 720 tonnes of life-saving aid pro bono in support of Airlink and 42 of its non-profit partners. The result? Over 15.5 million people reached in 34 countries.
On this World Humanitarian Day, Qatar Airways Cargo has reaffirmed its commitment to providing humanitarian aid through its WeQare programme – an initiative that is a conscious endeavour to create a positive impact on the industry and the world, including through humanitarian aid.
In 2024 alone, Qatar Airways Cargo shipped 136 tonnes of critical supplies, supporting Airlink and 16 of its partner NGOs across 12 countries, delivering everything from essential medicines and clean water supplies to shelter materials. That’s USD $2.19 million saved in logistics costs that enabled Airlink and its partners to use these funds where they were needed most – by scaling up humanitarian response efforts.
The numbers speak for themselves:
- 720 tonnes shipped pro bono
- USD $6.59 million saved for NGOs
- 15.5+ million people reached
- 20+ global emergencies responded to
“WeQare is more than a name—it’s a mission,” says Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo. “We are committed to helping Airlink and their partners deliver the right aid, to the right place, at the right time. We continue to support charitable, environmental and humanitarian initiatives across the globe, and will always step up to support our partners.”
Commenting on their partnership, Stephanie Steege, Vice President of Humanitarian Programs at Airlink, said: “The partnership between Qatar Airways Cargo and Airlink is critical in swiftly delivering aid to hard-to-reach crises and supporting our health system strengthening programs, and we are proud of what we have accomplished together. For more than a third of Airlink’s 15-year history, Qatar Airways Cargo has made a transformative impact on our programs worldwide. We thank everyone at Qatar Airways Cargo for their years of support and look forward to continuing to bring hope and relief to communities in crisis for years to come.”
In 2025, Qatar Airways Cargo was recognised with the prestigious 2025 Air Transport World (ATW) Humanitarian Award, a testament to its unwavering commitment to using its vast network and resources for good. This award highlights the airline’s consistent efforts in providing vital aid and disaster relief to communities in need across the globe.
As well as Airlink, Qatar Airways Cargo continues to support other charitable organisations for humanitarian aid including UNHCR, UNICEF and World Food Programme. For the financial year 2024 to 2025, Qatar Airways Cargo transported a total of 470,000kg of humanitarian aid to countries afflicted by crisis.
