Qatar Charity completes projects in Somalia to help vulnerable families
Qatar Charity (QC), with generous
support from donors in Qatar, has successfully carried out 178 development
projects in Somalia to bolster food security and provide sustainable
livelihoods for vulnerable families. The initiatives particularly target
communities affected by recurring climate crises such as drought and
desertification.
The projects form part of QC’s
ongoing efforts to alleviate poverty, combat hunger, and improve living
conditions for families facing repeated displacement due to dwindling natural
resources and limited livelihood opportunities.
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Focusing on the outskirts of Baidoa in Somalia’s Southwest State, the interventions benefited 178 families through a range of productive livelihood projects. These included 121 sheep-rearing initiatives and 57 cattle-rearing projects, providing each family with valuable assets that support sustainable income, household dairy self-sufficiency, and improved nutrition for both individual households and the wider community.
Abdulfatah Adam, country director of
Qatar Charity’s Somalia Branch, said:
"These projects reflect Qatar Charity’s commitment to shifting from
emergency humanitarian response toward long-term sustainable development,
empowering families to become self-reliant."
Beneficiary families expressed deep
gratitude for the support. Lul Ali Mukhtar noted that her cattle-rearing
project has significantly increased her family’s income while ensuring a steady
supply of nutritious food, helping stabilize their living conditions.
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Qatar Charity implemented 233 food security projects in Somalia last year alone, reaching 267,585 individuals at a total cost of approximately QR7.5 million.
Source: Qatar Tribune