Tuesday 29 Oct, 2024 {HMC} Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented hundreds of economic empowerment projects for about 150 neediest families in various regions of Somalia, a statement said Monday.
The income-generating projects provided to the beneficiaries include livestock (cows and sheep), three-wheeled transport carts, small retail shops, sewing machines for women, in addition to support in agriculture and handicrafts. Abd al-Fattah Adam Moalim, director of QC’s Office in Somalia, explained that these projects significantly contribute to maintaining the cohesion of the Somali community and protecting families from falling into unemployment and poverty.
Several beneficiaries expressed their gratitude for the support they received from QC, noting that these projects represented a lifeline for them and a starting point for improving their living conditions.
Hodan Abdi Khalif, a beneficiary of the livestock project in Kismayo, said: “I lost all my livestock during the last drought, and was struggling to support my family. Thanks to Qatar Charity’s support, I received several sheep that will enable me to resume my work in livestock farming, and now I have great hope for improving my family’s situation.”
Mohamed Abdi Hassan, said: “It was difficult for me to secure a stable income earlier. Now, thanks to the grocery store that Qatar Charity helped me open, I look forward to supporting my family and providing for their basic needs.” During 2023, QC implemented around 560 projects in the economic empowerment sector in Somalia, benefiting nearly 3,350 individuals, the statement added.
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