Qatar Charity inaugurates wells to supply water for 10,000 in Somalia

In a significant step toward improving living conditions in rural areas of Somalia, Qatar Charity has inaugurated two artesian wells in the villages of Kalyak and Oshoti in the Warshiekh region, benefitting nearly 10,000 people.Before the opening of these wells, residents of Kalyak had to travel 10 kilometres to fetch water, while residents of Oshoti travelled seven kilometres, severely impacting their daily lives and exposing them to health risks associated with unsafe water.During the inauguration ceremony, the minister of water and energy in Hirshabelle state, Saleh Mohammed Hassan, praised the efforts of Qatar Charity, stating that the project arrived at a critical time to address the region's severe water shortage. He emphasised that the well would significantly improve daily life and provide water for agriculture and livestock.Abdul Fattah Adam, director of Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia, highlighted the organisation's focus on water and sanitation projects, noting that this initiative is part of Qatar Charity's ongoing efforts in Somalia.Residents expressed their profound satisfaction following the inauguration of the projects. Musa Haduli, a local elder from Kalyak, thanked the donors from Qatar, affirming that the project will transform their lives. Similarly, Ado Abdali, an elder from Oshoti, expressed gratitude, pointing out the importance of providing clean water for their children.In 2023, Qatar Charity implemented about 327 water and sanitation projects in Somalia, benefitting 285,000 people.