HARGEISA (Somalilandpress)–Somaliland Vice President Mr. Abdirahman Abdilahi Ismail ‘Saylici’ cut the ribbon off at newly established orphanage center that will house street and orphaned children in the capital Hargeisa. This new location is located in the Mohamed Mooge district of Hargeisa. The project was reported to have price tag of $97000.00 dollars where majority of funds was contributed by Dahabshiil Group.
Well organized ceremony was attended by Somaliland Vice President, members of Somaliland cabinet ministers including interior, labor and social affairs, and top officials from the business community. The new facility consists of several buildings that will accommodate orphaned and street children who are vulnerable in Hargeisa streets. The housing units are furnished with beds and decors and will house separate dorms for girls and boys. Speaking at the ceremony first was the head of public relations for Dahabshiil Group Mr. Hassan Mohamed Jama ‘Hasan Hiis’ who acknowledged the contribution that Dahabshiil Group made to the creation of this orphanage facility. Mr. Jama added that Dahabshiil Group is known for its charity work in the country and that it is the responsibility of all Muslims to give back to those that are in need. Mr. Hassan Jama concluded his speech by saying their company has pledged to support the future needs of the facility.
Followed Mr. Hassan Hiis was Mr. Abdiwahab Maax who spoke on behalf of Telesom Company which also contributed to the building of the orphanage center; Mr. Abdiwahab said “it is very important that we safe guard the welfare of our orphanage because they are part of Somaliland and the future of Somaliland”.
Minister of Labor and Social affairs Ms. Ilhan Mohamed Jama also spoke at the ceremony as she thanked all the attendees of the opening ceremony. Ms. Ilhan Jama especially thanked all those that took part in the achievement of building this need facility. Minister Ilhan Jama thanked the business community and Somaliland women living in Briminham, UK for their kind donation. The minister told that the audience the center can accommodate up to 300 children but future plan is that 300 children mainly of girls and boys will live in the center.
Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Ismail closed the ceremony as he thanked the private sector and the community for the vital role that they played in accomplishing the creation of this orphanage center. He said, “I am indebted to big companies which contributed to this center and praised their unwavering commitment in improving social needs.”
Somalilandpress | 03 November 2011
No comments:
Post a Comment