Arabic: لجنة القدس French: Comité Al Qods | |
Formation | 12 July 1975 |
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Founders | OIC |
Type | Intergovernmental nonprofit organization |
Legal status | Foundation |
Focus | Run humanitarian campaign, social, cultural and political projects concerning Israeli–Palestinian conflict |
Headquarters | Ilôt 13, 2 Av. Attine, Hay Riad |
Location | |
Membership | 16 member states |
Official languages | Arabic, English, French |
Chairperson | Mohammed VI |
OIC Council of Foreign Ministers | |
Main organ | Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
Subsidiaries | |
Affiliations | Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency |
Expenses | $57 million |
Website | bmaq |
Al-Quds Committee (Arabic: لجنة القدس; French: Comité Al Qods), also known by its affiliated arm name adopted in 1995, Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency (Arabic: وكالة بيت مال القدس; French: Agence Bayt Mal Al Qods), is an intergovernmental organization and one of the four standing committees of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation established in July 1975. It is focused on cultural, political, social, religious and human rights issues in Jerusalem caused by the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Its principles are predominantly focused on the protection of Al-Aqsa, and cultural heritage of the city in addition to serving as an advocacy agency specialized in humanitarian and social works, concerning health, education housing children's as well as women's rights.
It runs several projects in the city of Jerusalem such as sports activities, health awareness programs, and educational scholarships, in addition to serving as a financial assistance institute for the restoration of war-affected houses. As of July 2021, it has financed about $57 million to run its projects concerning social, cultural, education, health and housing in Jerusalem and Palestine. It is also entrusted with advocating for the support of King Hassan II College of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences in Gaza.