Qatar Charity distributes food baskets to Arab communities in Somalia
Qatar Charity (QC) distributed food baskets to families from Yemeni, Syrian, and Sudanese communities in Somalia, as well as to Somali families displaced from Yemen.The initiative – implemented under the “The Greatest Days” campaign and supported by donors in Qatar – benefited 1,854 people, aiming to ease their difficult living conditions.Abdulfatah Adam, country director of the QC’s Somalia branch, said that the initiative reflects the organisation’s ongoing efforts to support the most vulnerable groups, especially during the blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah.He said that beneficiaries were carefully selected to ensure the assistance reaches those most in need.Adam added that the QC continues to expand its humanitarian work to support refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and those affected by crises, in line with its broader relief efforts in Somalia, where food assistance helps families facing hardship due to conflict and drought.Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh lauded the QC’s humanitarian role and the continued support provided by Qatar to the Somali people.The “Greatest Days” campaign covers a range of food and water projects.It focused on providing food baskets for people affected by ongoing crises, while also supporting longer-term solutions such as agriculture and small livestock projects to enhance food security.The water projects include well drilling to help address water shortages and drought.Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude for the assistance, noting that it helped them meet their basic needs during challenging economic conditions.Mohammed Ali al-Tayyar from the Syrian community said that the support eased daily burdens and thanked the donors, the QC, and the Somali people for their support.Adnan Abdulbasit Ali Hassan, a father of three from the Yemeni community, said the food baskets were especially important amid high unemployment, helping families secure essential supplies.