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Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Establishes Production Workshop for Women Prisoners in Somalia
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has established a tailoring workshop at the Central Prison in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The workshop aims to equip formerly incarcerated women with vocational skills, empowering them to produce and contribute economically after their release. As part of the project, which seeks to support social reintegration and reduce the risk of reoffending, former inmates will receive vocational training in tailoring. The initiative is designed to help them adapt to economic life post-release and rejoin society as skilled, self-sufficient individuals. Somali Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hassan Moallin Mohamud Sheikh Ali; Türkiye's Ambassador to Mogadishu, Alper Aktaş; TİKA officials and representatives from the Prisons Administration attended the opening ceremony of the project. Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Aktaş emphasized that every individual deserves a second chance and that the workshop was designed to serve this purpose. Minister Moallin expressed his belief that the initiative would help prevent reoffending and extended his gratitude to TİKA and Türkiye for their support. The project also aims to play a key role in social rehabilitation, as the textile products manufactured in the workshop will contribute to the local market and offer participants the opportunity to generate income. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Provides Medical Equipment Support to De Martino Hospital in Somalia
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) continues its efforts to strengthen the health infrastructure in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. In this context, extensive medical equipment support was provided to De Martino Hospital, the largest public hospital in Mogadishu. The official handover ceremony was attended by Somalia's Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Hajiadam Abubakar, along with TİKA representatives and administrators from De Martino Hospital. Within the scope of the project, the hospital received a range of essential medical equipment, including neonatal incubators, hospital beds, stretchers, patient monitors, defibrillators, and other vital devices. These will primarily serve the neonatal care unit, inpatient departments, and intensive care units. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Abubakar expressed his sincere appreciation to the Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish people, and TİKA, emphasizing that the support marks a significant contribution to the advancement of Somalia's healthcare infrastructure. The support is expected to significantly improve the treatment capacity for critical and neonatal patients, while also enhancing the overall service quality and operational efficiency of the hospital. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Opens Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Sudan
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) opened a neonatal intensive care unit at Port Hospital in Port Sudan, eastern Sudan. The opening ceremony was attended by Sudanese Minister of Health, Heysem Muhammed Ibrahim; Türkiye's Ambassador to Khartoum, Fatih Yıldız; and TİKA's Coordinator in Sudan, Galip Yılmaz. Minister Ibrahim expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the government and the people of Türkiye in Sudan. Stating that the cooperation between the two countries in the health sector has led to the implementation of many projects, including training, and treatment protocols, Ibrahim emphasized the significance of Türkiye's support for the rehabilitation of Suakin Hospital and the establishment of Turkish hospitals across the country. Türkiye's Ambassador to Khartoum, Fatih Yıldız, noted that health is one of the key areas of Türkiye's cooperation with Sudan, highlighting that hospitals built by TİKA in various states of Sudan—both before and after the war—are well known and appreciated by the Sudanese people. Underlining the special importance they placed on healthcare during this period, Yıldız pointed out that Port Sudan currently serves as the country's temporary administrative center and hosts a large number of displaced people. He explained that Port Hospital is heavily burdened and that the newly established neonatal clinic, and intensive care unit will help meet urgent needs. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
Zawya
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Supports Disadvantaged Groups in Côte d'Ivoire
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided equipment for banana powder production to the non-governmental organization Femmes de Salem, which works to integrate women, youth, and children into social life in Abidjan. As part of efforts to add value to bananas—one of the country's most widely consumed products—create new employment opportunities, support the rehabilitation of women who have experienced violence, and combat human trafficking linked to irregular migration, TİKA supplied various production tools. These will be used to produce banana powder, which can be processed into banana chips and baby food, ensuring a sustainable source of income for 100 women. Speaking at the equipment delivery ceremony, Türkiye's Ambassador to Abidjan, Deniz Erdoğan Barım, stated that the TİKA project was implemented as part of the 'Year of the Family', declared by the Republic of Türkiye for 2025. Doho Patricia Dorothée, Representative of the Ministry of Social Integration and Solidarity of Côte d'Ivoire, highlighted the significance of TİKA's project in collaboration with the Turkish Embassy in Abidjan and expressed her gratitude. Disadvantaged groups in Côte d'Ivoire come together at TİKA's iftar dinner TİKA, in cooperation with the Supreme Council of Imams—the institution responsible for religious affairs in Côte d'Ivoire—and the Municipality of Abobo, organized an iftar program for 1,000 people, primarily from disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. Additionally, hot meals were distributed in mosques located in low-income neighborhoods. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
Zawya
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Sharing the Joy of Ramadan with Special Children in Tunisia
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized a special iftar program in Tunisia to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with children with Down syndrome and their families. Alongside the iftar meal, the program featured various performances and entertainment activities designed for children with Down syndrome. Clown shows and musical performances captivated the audience, while the children themselves took the stage to showcase their talents. TİKA made the joy of Ramadan even more special by gifting festive clothes to children with Down syndrome at the event. Additionally, suhur packages were distributed to families, fostering the spirit of solidarity and sharing the blessings of Ramadan. This heartfelt gathering, attended by Tunisian Mufti Hichem Ben Mahmoud and Türkiye's Ambassador to Tunisia Ahmet Misbah Demircan, brought smiles to the faces of children and their families while strengthening the bonds of unity and togetherness. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
