Turkish doctors examine mothers and children in Somalia as Red Crescent feeds thousands

Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia Ferhat Alkan met with the delegation of Elçider, a Kayseri-based humanitarian aid association, and volunteer doctors who conducted medical examinations for mothers and children and distributed food in camps. Meanwhile, the Turkish Red Crescent continues to provide hot meals daily to thousands of people in need in Mogadishu.

Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia Ferhat Alkan met with the delegation of Elçider – Ambassadors of Hearts, a humanitarian aid association based in Türkiye’s Kayseri province, as well as the volunteer doctors accompanying the delegation, the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu said.

The embassy said the association conducted medical examinations for mothers and children in Somalia between October 28 and November 1 and distributed food supplies in camps. It also thanked benefactors from Kayseri who supported the campaign.

The footage, published by the Turkish Red Crescent, shows the kitchen it operates in the capital Mogadishu, where large pots are used to prepare food and hot meals are distributed to children and families in need.

Hot meals every day

The embassy said the Turkish Red Crescent delivers hot meals daily to thousands of people in need through its community kitchen in Mogadishu. It thanked Turkish donors whose voluntary contributions support cooperation and solidarity between the Turkish and Somali peoples. The embassy affirmed that Türkiye continues its humanitarian relief efforts and support for people in need in Somalia steadily and resolutely.

Photo: Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu. Video: Turkish Red Crescent