The Turkish Religious Fund (TDV) supported the needy Muslims in Mali. 5 thousand grocery sets were distributed in various regions of the country.
According to the representative of the Fund in West Africa Furkan Farok Taze, humanitarian aid covered cities such as Bamako, Segu, Kidal, Gao, Bla, Jenna and Timbukta.
“We are pleased to support those in need of Mali. In the northern regions of the country, we handed out food and organized an Iftar for people who suffered from war. In addition, we helped residents of the city of UAV, where 16 people were killed due to heavy rains and floods and were destroyed by 800 houses. We also supported Muslims who were forced to leave their homes due to conflict and living in tent camps in tent camps Bamako, ”Taza told.
The composition of the grocery sets included 5 kg of rice, 4 kg of beans, 3 kg of pasta, 3 kg of sugar, 1 kg of salt, 5 liters of vegetable oil and 1 kg of dates. Within the framework of the action, food for 4 thousand people was also organized.
The Tuts of Embassy Advisor to the Turkish Embassy in Bamako Jumaly Kesen noted that a deep contrast is observed in the world: one half of it suffers from obesity, while the other is struggling with hunger.
“Developed countries should provide assistance to people who are fighting for survival, especially in Africa. Türkiye and its people are always on the side of the oppressed,” he stressed.