QRCS Launches Food Distribution Project for Drought-Affected Families in Somalia
Date
4/16/2023 5:22:11 AM
(MENAFN) The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to distribute 6,700 food parcels to the people most affected by drought in Somalia. The project, which has been funded by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs’ Department of Zakat Affairs, is aimed at meeting the food needs of an average of 46,900 beneficiaries in Banaadir and Bay regions in southern Somalia.
The distribution plan involves the delivery of 3,000 food parcels to remote camps in Banadir and 3,700 parcels in Baidoa camps of Bay. Each one-month parcel contains 66.5kg of food staples, including wheat flour, rice, sugar, vegetable oil, powdered milk, and dates.
The food distribution project was initiated in the presence of H E Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia. The distribution will reach drought-affected families in Baidoa and Mogadishu. Dr. Al Nuaimi praised QRCS’s humanitarian work in Somalia, stating that it helped to alleviate the suffering of many locals who lacked food, water, and health services. He added that the project was a testament to Qatar's response to humanitarian crises and solidarity with affected nations.
Dr. Al Nuaimi described the project as a supportive factor in resolving the food crisis in the country. He noted that Somalia lacked adequate funding to secure food for more than eight million people in need of urgent and lifesaving humanitarian assistance. The food distribution project is a timely response to the needs of people affected by the drought in Somalia.
The Ambassador promised to support QRCS's activities in this and other future projects as part of his endeavour to support the people of Somalia in every possible way. He thanked QRCS's management and personnel in Somalia for their active role throughout the crisis and commitment to QRCS's humanitarian principles and mission.
The food distribution project is a vital initiative that will help alleviate the suffering of people affected by drought in Somalia. QRCS's efforts to provide timely humanitarian aid to those in need is a testament to Qatar's commitment to supporting affected nations and its response to humanitarian crises. The project is part of QRCS's broader efforts to improve the lives of people in crisis situations and promote humanitarian principles.
MENAFN16042023000045014228ID1106019719
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.