Turkish aid agency TIKA delivers food aid to 250 children at South Sudan orphanage

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) provides food aid to a foundation for 250 orphans in Juba, South Sudan, Dec. 30, 2024. (AA Photo)

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has delivered food aid to an orphanage in Juba, South Sudan, benefiting 250 children.

The supplies included 1 ton each of sugar, maize flour, AZAM flour, rice, lentils, and beans, along with 500 liters of cooking oil.

At the handover ceremony on Monday, Turkish Ambassador to South Sudan Metin Ergin highlighted Türkiye’s ongoing commitment to supporting South Sudan. “As the Turkish government, we are trying to contribute humbly, and we appreciate the Foundation’s acceptance of our support,” Ergin said.,

“Türkiye attaches great importance to its relations and fraternal ties with South Sudan, and we will continue to do our best to support our brothers and sisters in South Sudan to the extent we are able,” he added.

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) provides food aid to a foundation for 250 orphans in Juba, South Sudan, Dec. 30, 2024. (AA Photo)

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) provides food aid to a foundation for 250 orphans in Juba, South Sudan, Dec. 30, 2024. (AA Photo)

Sheikh Juma Saeed Ali, director of the Sheikh Dafallah Abbas Foundation, expressed gratitude for the Turkish government’s assistance. He explained that many of the children at the center are orphans or from impoverished families, making it difficult to meet their basic needs.

“We want to thank you very much for coming and observing the handover of these items to us, which enables us to continue supporting these orphans at this center,” Ali said.

Founded in 1980, the center provides crucial support to vulnerable people who lack the resources to educate their children. Ali pointed out the challenges the center faces, noting that support is scarce without contributions from organizations like TIKA.

“We are facing a lot of challenges because nobody is supporting us, unless someone like this comes to visit the center and offers assistance,” he added. “But people with good will, like TIKA, are the ones supporting this center.”

Source: https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/turkish-aid-agency-tika-delivers-food-aid-to-250-children-at-south-sudan-orphanage-99348/