The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) announced yesterday that Qatar has made significant progress in the Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI).Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy revealed in its 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index report that Qatar achieved a notable leap in the overall index, reflecting the substantial transformations in the philanthropic sector over the past seven years, surpassing the global average of 3.49 and ranking among the highest in the Arab world.According to the report, Qatar’s overall philanthropic environment index rose from 2.07 in 2018 to 2.58 in 2022, reaching 3.61 in 2025, which is considered one of the highest growth rates among the evaluated countries.In a press statement on this occasion, RACA director-general Ibrahim al-Dahimi said: “This achievement reflects Qatar’s steadfast commitment to enhancing institutional philanthropy, entrenching a culture of giving, and developing the non-profit sector as a pillar of community and national development.”“Since its establishment, the authority has gone through a phase of foundation and building between 2015 and 2017, focusing on building the legislative and regulatory system,” he said. “It then moved to the phase of institutional transformation and empowerment from 2018 to 2024 through an integrated strategy aimed at entrenching governance, supporting transparency, developing institutional capacities, and expanding developmental partnerships locally and internationally.”“This phase played a fundamental role in elevating Qatar’s position in international indices related to philanthropy,” al-Dahimi added.“What has been achieved today is the result of a comprehensive national institutional effort involving various governmental and charitable entities, which motivates us to continue working diligently to enhance Qatar’s position as a regional and global reference in philanthropy, based on innovation, efficiency, and active contribution to achieving sustainable development,” the official said.RACA licensing and support director Rashid Mohammed al-Nuaimi said that this is a qualitative achievement for Qatar in the field of charitable work.He indicated that this progress is a clear reflection of the legislative and regulatory development, institutional integration, growing community awareness, and a national culture rooted in giving and solidarity witnessed by the charitable work environment in the country, which is in harmony with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and enhances the role of charitable and humanitarian work as a partner in achieving sustainable development.Al-Nuaimi commended the contributions of charitable and humanitarian organisations and associations in the country, expressing his gratitude to every donor, contributor, and volunteer whose generosity has become a building block of this progress.
