Turkish foundation delivers food aid to 8,250 families in Somalia

Thursday 26 February 2026 - 18:00

By: Sahili Aya

Turkish foundation delivers food aid to 8,250 families in Somalia

The Türkiye Diyanet Foundation provided food assistance to 8,250 families in Somalia during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, benefiting an estimated 80,000 people, Turkish officials reported.

The foundation distributed food packages across 13 regions and seven states, reaching families severely affected by prolonged drought conditions. Each package contained essential items such as flour, rice, pasta, sugar, cooking oil, and basic legumes, aimed at easing economic hardship caused by the ongoing crisis.

Distribution teams, composed of foundation staff and volunteers, conducted aid deliveries in various locations, including camps in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Key distribution points included the Hindere camp in Daynile district and the Bilhayr camp in the Garapaley area, where officials engaged directly with families.

Omer Faruk Arslan, religious services counselor at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu, emphasized the continued need for humanitarian support, noting that “due to the drought, there have been serious problems in access to food and water over the past two years. With the support of our donors, we are delivering food packages to those in need in 13 regions.”

Arslan added that each family received one package, with the total distribution of 8,250 parcels estimated to aid approximately 80,000 people based on average household size. He highlighted that the initiative also strengthens Somalia–Türkiye relations and expressed gratitude to the donors who contributed to the relief effort.

The TDV continues to provide food aid to vulnerable communities worldwide during Ramadan, ensuring support reaches those most in need.