Sudan Vice-President Hassabo Mohamed Abdel Rahman has lauded Qatar Charity (QC)’s efforts in his country.
He stressed that the humanitarian impact of QC’s activities in Sudan was noticeable, with such projects “greatly contributing” to development efforts there.
Abdel Rahman asserted that the Sudanese government was willing to facilitate administrative procedures and help overcome the obstacles faced by Qatar Charity.
Further, he hoped that QC would continue with its humanitarian support, which has positively impacted the lives of millions of Sudanese since the launch of the projects.
During a visit to the Rufakaa model village project, the vice-president said it is a multipurpose humanitarian project, especially in terms of creating an integrated environment for the targeted orphans’ ‘families’.
This objective can be realised through providing sufficient infrastructure in the education, health and vocational training fields, it was observed.
Abdel Rahman also praised the strong relations between Qatar and Sudan at both official and non-official levels, as well as Qatar Charity’s projects.
Mohamed bin Ali al-Ghamdi, executive director of the International Development Department at QC, said: “QC appreciates the testimony of the vice-president of Sudan related to the impact of its development projects, demonstrating that QC carries out a brotherly duty.”
He added that QC seeks to make a major change in the lives of the orphans’ “families” through the Rufakaa project.
Some 200 families will directly benefit from the project while 5,000 residents of the village’s neighbouring areas can take advantage of it indirectly.
He noted that the project’s work was moving forward in accordance with the objectives and plans.
Al-Ghamdi explained that the project covers over 250,000sqm in Al Damer municipality, River Nile State.
It includes building 200 houses, each featuring two rooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom; as well as a nursery, a kindergarten, two primary schools and two secondary schools.
Further, the project will include a vocational training centre, medical clinic, grand mosque, mall, children’s playgrounds and green spaces.
The village is to be provided with drinking water, sanitation services and an administrative office.
The project will be completed at the end of the current year.
Al-Ghamdi pointed out that the model village will feature an “integrated development environment” that will help develop the characters of the orphans.
The village will provide services in the areas of shelter, health, education, rehabilitation, sports and recreation, noting that the village’s cost amounts to QR32mn.