Rufaqaa model village draws attention of Sudanese govt

The Prime Minister of Sudan and senior official figures visited the Rufaqaa model village for orphans, which has been built at Ad-Damir in River Nile (state) and implemented by Qatar Charity (QC). Rufaqaa model village consists of 200 housing units and will provide medical, educational, religious and administrative services to about 5,000 orphans and widows who are “eagerly awaiting” the completion of the village, QC has said in a press statement. After being received by QC representatives and the local community, the visiting delegation got acquainted with the project through a detailed explanation of the model village and its objectives.The Sudanese government delegation was briefed on the progress of the implementation. They expressed their admiration, praising QC for providing an integrated environment and infrastructure in education, health and vocational training for the targeted families. The Sudanese Prime Minister stressed that the village is a “great example” of modern integrated housing, pointing out that the project will contribute to providing stability to the beneficiaries.The Prime Minister also expressed thanks to the government and people of Qatar for their efforts in the development of Sudan. He pointed out that the project demonstrated QC’s ability to create a comprehensive development plan for the targeted people and provide them with health, education and professional services. It is an idea that should be adopted by all humanitarian institutions, he stressed.QC is implementing the Rufaqaa model village in a locality whose area spans 200,000 sq m at Ad-Damir in River Nile (state). The village includes 200 houses, each consisting of two rooms, a lounge, kitchen and bathroom. It also includes a kindergarten, two primary schools, two secondary schools, a vocational training centre, medical clinic, mosque, market, children’s playgrounds and green areas, in addition to two wells to provide potable water to the whole village.