Foundation stone laid for Sheikh Abdullah Al

Foundation stone laid for Sheikh Abdullah Al Dabbagh Center for Orphan Care in Tanzania


2/18/2024 | Media Center


A delegation from Qatar Charity (QC) laid the foundation stone for Sheikh Abdullah Al Dabbagh Center for Orphan Care in Tanzania. Al Dabbagh, who passed away on May 23, 2023, was among Qatar Charity’s founders and former chairman of its board of directors.

The foundation-stone-laying ceremony was attended by H.E. Mr. Fahad Rashid Al-Marekhi, Ambassador of Qatar to Tanzania, Mr. Jassim Abdullah Al-Jassim, Qatar Charity’s CEO Adviser, and Mr. Ali Abdullah Al Dabbagh, in addition to several local dignitaries.

H.E. Mr. Fahad Rashid Al-Marekhi, Ambassador of Qatar to Tanzania, expressed his delight in participating in laying the foundation stone for Sheikh Abdullah Al Dabbagh Center for Orphan Care, indicating that it will be a shining beacon in the paths of goodness and hope that the late Abdullah Al Dabbagh planted in the hearts of his admirers. He noted that this center will be a significant factor in building and caring for the orphans, enabling them to become a source of goodness for their country, families, and community.

Mr. Jassim Abdullah Al-Jassim, Qatar Charity’s CEO Adviser, said, "It is a great honor to participate in laying the foundation stone for this charitable complex and educational institution, which is dedicated to the orphan care.”

He added, "We look forward to making this complex a safe haven and a place filled with love and care for orphans. Here, every child who has lost a parent can receive comprehensive care, including housing, education, and healthcare, in addition to engaging in various cultural and sports activities." He thanked the supporters of this charitable project, including the Qatari benefactors, local bodies, and the Masjid Quba Foundation, who donated the land for the construction of this center.

Mr. Khamis Mwinyimku, Chairman and Trustees Member of the Masjid Quba Foundation, said, "We are very happy to cooperate with Qatar Charity, and we hope to see the project on the ground.”

Mr. Shaweji Mkumbula, Chairman of the Kinondoni District- Dar es Salaam, said, "We appreciate the noble intervention of Qatar Charity in developmental projects that benefit our community and people. We invite Qatar Charity to implement more projects in our district.”

It's worth mentioning that the project aims to build and furnish an orphan care and rehabilitation complex in Dar es Salaam.

The complex will provide accommodation, education, and healthcare services for orphans. Additionally, it will also offer health, education, and water services to the local community adjacent to the complex, benefiting them indirectly from the integrated services. The QR 4.5 million project is expected to directly benefit more than 320 orphans.