3/24/2025
Qatar's generous donations funded two humanitarian projects in Somalia, easing the suffering of children with heart conditions and supporting persons with special needs. The projects were launched by a delegation from Qatar Charity (QC), led by Mr. Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, Director of the Development Operations Department, with Somali ministers and officials in attendance.
Through its 'Compassionate Hearts' initiative, Qatar Charity facilitated critical surgeries for 30 children with heart defects at the Somali Sudanese Hospital in Mogadishu, thanks to the dedication of local and international volunteer doctors.
The Somali Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Haji, lauded the initiative as a model of humanitarian solidarity. In his speech during the launch, he said, "Compassionate Hearts" is not just a medical project, but a model of humanitarian solidarity that leads to the development of communities. Such precise surgeries were once considered impossible within Somalia, forcing patients to travel abroad or live with pain due to a lack of resources. We are grateful to Qatar Charity and all those who contributed to this project, which saved children's lives and restored hope to their families."
For his part, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Nairobi, spokesperson for the surgical team, expressed his great joy at the success of the campaign. "The surgeries performed were not just medical interventions, but a message of new life for the children and their families. Every child's smile we saw after the surgery was a new motivation for us to do more."
The surgeries had a profound impact, greatly improving the health of the children, and their families expressed deep gratitude for the positive outcomes. Samira’s mother described the moment: "It was a true miracle. I never imagined my daughter would return to her normal life so quickly."
Besides, Qatar Charity launched the first phase of a project to distribute 700 wheelchairs in Somalia, providing 70 electric and manual wheelchairs to support individuals with special needs.
The project was launched in the presence of Hon. Mohamed Osman, State Minister for Family Affairs and Human Rights, Mr. Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, Director of the Development Operations Department at Qatar Charity, and Mr. Mohamed Abdali Jama, Chairman of Somalia's National Disability Agency (NDA).
Mr. Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, Director of the Development Operations Department at Qatar Charity, said, "We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with special needs and integrating them into the community."
For his part, Mr. Mohamed Abdali Jama, Chairman of the National Disability Agency (NDA), stated, “This wheelchair distribution is a tangible step toward improving the lives of persons with special needs in Somalia. This support enhances their independence and social participation. We thank Qatar Charity for this remarkable effort.”
Hon. Mohamed Osman, State Minister for Family Affairs and Human Rights, said, "This initiative reflects the strong partnership between the Somali government and international humanitarian organizations like Qatar Charity. We believe in the power of collaboration to create positive change in the lives of the most vulnerable groups."