Qatar Fund for Development supports 400 needy families

By Sulayman Waan

In a bid to support needy families in the holy month of Ramadan, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in collaboration with the Qatar Embassy in Banjul recently presented foodstuffs to vulnerable communities in The Gambia.

 The organization distributed essential food items to about 400 needy families at Mandinary, Latriya, Kombo Kerewan, Bijilo, and Brusubi communities. The donated items, included rice, sugar and cooking oil.

In his presentation, Second Secretary of the Qatar Embassy in Banjul Mr. Abdulla Jassim Al- Kaabi said the gesture marked the third consecutive year that the Qatar Fund for Development and the Qatar Embassy in Banjul have carried out such distributions.

“Our efforts highlight the strong partnership between Qatar and The Gambia as well as our shared commitment to humanitarian aid,” he said.

He added: “Ramadan is a time of generosity and reflection, and this initiative ensures that struggling families can observe the fasting period with dignity and access to nutritious meals.”

Beyond providing immediate food relief, he said initiatives like this help foster social cohesion and strengthen community bonds.

“The Qatar Fund for Development’s continued commitment to assisting Gambian communities reflects its broader mission of empowering people and reducing poverty worldwide.”

In conclusion, he said such humanitarian efforts remain crucial in supporting the well-being of vulnerable populations.

SW/COB/17/03/25