Accra:A delegation from the International Charity Organisation (ICO), led by Secretary-General Dr. Khaled Al Khaja, has inaugurated two residential villages along with several educational and service projects in Senegal and Benin. The initiative aims to provide a safe and stable living environment for the beneficiaries.
According to Emirates News Agency, the first village, located in the Republic of Benin, is dedicated to orphans and includes 100 houses. The second village, situated in the Republic of Senegal, comprises 50 houses. Both villages are equipped with comprehensive service facilities, including a mosque, a Quran memorisation centre, a water well, a health centre, and classrooms to support residents' educational and healthcare needs.
Dr. Al Khaja emphasized that these projects demonstrate the organisation's commitment to sustainable humanitarian and development initiatives. The focus is on helping communities overcome livelihood challenges, aligning with the UAE's humanitarian approach. He also noted that the organisation's vision extends beyond building homes to empowering people and creating better futures for them and their families.
Dr. Al Khaja expressed gratitude to philanthropists and donors, acknowledging their vital role in sustaining and expanding the organisation's humanitarian projects worldwide.