Turkish non-governmental organization (NGO) Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) provided food parcels to 427 families in need in Somalia during the holy month of Ramadan of Ramadan, the charity said Monday.
“we in The capital is Mogadishu. We’ve been delivering food and greetings to families who be in “It’s a difficult situation because of the drought,” the Istanbul-based charity said. in a permit.
Statement also He said that the drought in Somalia, caused by belowThe average rainfall since 2020 has seriously affected the people. Stating that millions of people living in Somalia has great difficulty Have clean water and food and that some water wells have dried up upthe statement said that there is a great need for Health services, food and water in Country.
It is estimated that 4.3 million people It has been directly affected, while at least 500,000 were displaced, added.
“sources in The region Recall that the search for grazing and water for Animals, as well as resources useposes risk of conflict, in particular in Central and Southern Somalia. In the country where there is a country of Emergency has been declared on November 23, 2021, a government I asked for help from other countries and NGOs.”
IHH delivered food boxes and hygiene packages In front of 200 families of Ramadan, according to the statement.
as a part of Help activities for The regionIHH delivered 85 oil tankers of Drinking water that benefits nearly 408,000 people in The city And the on outskirts of the city of Baidoa in November 2021″ also Providing humanitarian aid to 415 families.
Baidoa is the administrative capital of Southwest State of Somalia is located about 270 kilometers (167 miles) from the capital, Mogadishu.
“a total of 12000 people Benefit from food packages and hygiene during and after of Ramadan” added.
Turkish-Somali relations are strengthening over years and as a part of Cooperation between the two countries countriesI almost trained Turkey one-the third of Somali military forces. In addition to military cooperation between them countries also a partner on Health, education and other initiatives. Food donations made by Turks and people who be also concerned about the current drought in Country.
Somalia currently Fighting one of The worst droughts associated with climate change in contracts, with United nations warning who – which over 4.6 million people in country will face severe food scarcity in the coming months.
