Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), distributed food packages to families in need across various regions of Pakistan in observance of Ramadan.
At the ceremony, 1,500 food packages prepared by TİKA for distribution in Rawalpindi, Muridke (Punjab), and Oghi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) were handed over to PBM.
Speaking at the delivery ceremony, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. İrfan Neziroğlu highlighted the strong bonds of brotherhood between Türkiye and Pakistan, noting that TİKA has implemented nearly 700 development cooperation projects in Pakistan over the past 15 years. He emphasized the significance of food aid, alongside initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting their economic independence.
PBM Director General Shaheen Khalid Butt expressed deep appreciation for Türkiye’s ongoing support, stating that these efforts reflect the enduring friendship between the two nations.
During Ramadan, TİKA continues to foster solidarity between the peoples of Türkiye and Pakistan by organizing iftar programs for orphaned children and students, in addition to providing food aid.
As part of its Ramadan programs in Nepal, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) distributed food aid to 500 families in need across various regions of the country.
According to United Nations data, Nepal is among the world’s poorest countries. In response to the challenges, TİKA delivered food parcels to 500 households in seven different regions.
Each parcel was carefully prepared to meet the basic nutritional needs of families during Ramadan. TİKA’s Ramadan assistance was warmly received by the families.
In addition to supporting families in need across Nepal, special attention was given to Rohingya refugees in Kathmandu, ensuring that vulnerable groups were not forgotten.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) distributed food parcels to 300 families living in refugee camps in the Amiriyah al-Sumud district of Iraq’s Anbar province.
The distribution ceremony at the Jurf al-Sakhar and Avveysat refugee camps was attended by TİKA’s Coordinator in Iraq, Oğuzhan Dinler; and the District Governor of Amiriyah al-Sumud, Dr. Shakir Mahmoud Ubeyd.
In his speech, District Governor Ubeyd expressed his gratitude to TİKA and the Turkish people for providing food aid to displaced families during Ramadan.
TİKA remains committed to improving the living conditions of refugees in the region, not only by meeting their basic needs but also through ongoing humanitarian aid initiatives.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided food parcels to 900 families in need in Thailand’s southern Songkhla province, who were affected by recent flooding.
As part of the program organized in cooperation with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT), local authorities, and the Goodness Foundation, packages containing essential food and hygiene items were distributed to those in need.
The distribution ceremony was attended by CICOT Secretary General and MP, Surin Palarae; Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province, Parinda Palarae; TİKA officials and representatives from the Goodness Foundation.
This humanitarian aid initiative by TİKA not only provides relief to flood-affected families but also strengthens the bonds of friendship between Türkiye and Thailand.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) distributed food and hygiene packages to 300 families in need in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
The packages were prepared as part of a program organized in cooperation with the Turkish Embassy in Malabo, the Malabo Muslim Community, Mount Zion Church, Malabo Mental Health Hospital, Lampert Orphanage, and the 2NK Foundation.
The distribution ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Malabo Ahmet Ergin, TİKA’s Coordinator in Yaoundé Melih Çağatay Artunay, Muslim and Christian community leaders, and 2NK Foundation executives. Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Ergin emphasized that Ramadan is not only a sacred time but also a period of sharing, unity, and solidarity.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) continues to support Palestinians in Gaza during Ramadan by preparing iftar meals and distributing food packages.
Gaza, devastated by war, remains in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Since the war began in October 2023, approximately 50,000 Palestinians have lost their lives, and more than 110,000 have been injured. With 90% of homes damaged and nearly 2 million people displaced, the severe restrictions on aid inflows have led to a critical shortage of food, water, and healthcare services.
Continuing its support for Gazans under these challenging conditions, TİKA has begun delivering food packages to 2,500 families as part of its 2025 Ramadan program. The packages, distributed in central and northern Gaza, contain essential food items such as rice, sugar, tomato paste, sunflower oil, olive oil, dates, cheese, jam, and canned goods.
Additionally, TİKA plans to distribute approximately 100,000 iftar meals throughout Ramadan via the TİKA Ramadan Kitchen, established in collaboration with local non-governmental organizations.
TİKA remains committed to supporting the people of Gaza through its humanitarian aid efforts, keeping the spirit of solidarity alive during Ramadan.
As part of its Ramadan initiatives, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized an iftar program at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage in Somalia and distributed festive clothing to 175 orphaned children.
Years of civil war, terrorism, and drought in Somalia have left thousands of children orphaned and in need of care. These children, struggling to survive amid ongoing conflicts, find refuge at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage.
To uphold the spirit of solidarity and sharing during Ramadan, TİKA organized an iftar program at the orphanage, which houses 130 boys and 45 girls between the ages of 4 and 17. The children were served iftar, and each received festive clothing to celebrate Eid with joy.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) distributed food parcels to 500 families in need in the cities of Sofronio Española and Puerto Princesa, Philippines, to uphold the spirit of solidarity during Ramadan.
The parcels, containing essential food items, were prepared to sustain the families for a month.
Dr. Ali Özgün Öztürk, Head of TİKA’s Central Asia and Caucasus Department, attended the distribution program, where he met with local officials and families.
Speaking at the program, Öztürk emphasized that Ramadan is a time of sharing and solidarity, highlighting TİKA’s commitment to supporting Muslim communities worldwide.
He expressed his joy in sharing the spirit of Ramadan with minority Muslim families in the Philippines.
Speaking on behalf of the families at the ceremony, Sohaib Ibrahim thanked TİKA, saying, “This aid, reaching our community during Ramadan, is not just food assistance but a symbol of brotherhood and solidarity. We are deeply grateful to Türkiye and TİKA. This support holds special meaning for us Filipino Muslims and reassures us that we are not alone.”
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided food parcels to Muslim families in Georgia to uphold the spirit of solidarity during Ramadan.
TİKA distributed food parcels to 1,500 families across the country, including disadvantaged groups, the elderly, orphans, and low-income households.
The parcels were delivered to those in need in the Marneuli, Kvemo Kartli, Kakheti, and Adjara regions. Representatives of the Administration of All Muslims of Georgia attended the distribution program and expressed their gratitude for Türkiye and TİKA’s ongoing support for Muslim communities in the region.
The families who received TİKA’s food parcels expressed their gratitude to Türkiye and TİKA, emphasizing that this gesture of support during the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan holds great significance.
TİKA continues to implement humanitarian aid and development projects in many countries, particularly in Georgia, offering hope to those in need. These efforts, aimed at preserving the spirit of unity and solidarity during Ramadan, also help strengthen bonds of friendship and brotherhood by bringing communities together across different countries.
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized a special iftar program in Islamabad to mark World Orphans Day. The event brought together 200 children under the care of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal and Al Khidmat Foundation. During the program, TİKA distributed gift packages containing Eid clothes and stationery sets to the children.
The event was attended by officials from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, representatives of Turkish institutions and organizations in Pakistan, and Turkish university students. Speaking at the event, TİKA Islamabad Coordinator Saliha Tuna emphasized the spirit of Ramadan as a time for solidarity, sharing, and brotherhood, stating:
“Today, we are not only gathering for an iftar meal but also to make our beloved children feel how precious and special they are. Dear children, you are the future scientists, teachers, artists, and leaders. Know that in Türkiye, there is a friendly nation that cares about you and wants to see you succeed. We are here as representatives of the Turkish people’s love and friendship for you.”
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Managing Director Shaheen Khalid Butt expressed his gratitude to TİKA for its longstanding partnership and continued support.
As part of its Ramadan initiatives, TİKA will distribute a total of 3,000 food packages to families in need across Pakistan. Through humanitarian aid projects, TİKA remains committed to strengthening the bond of brotherhood between Pakistan and Türkiye and fostering a spirit of solidarity.
With the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), the vocational training center in Al-Wehdat Refugee Camp, home to 55,000 Palestinians in Jordan, was renovated and inaugurated with a ceremony.
TİKA’s Vice President, Dr. Rahman Nurdun; TİKA’s Coordinator in Amman, Abdurrahman Soylu; Al-Wehdat Refugee Camp Manager, Afif Hurani; and other officials attended the opening ceremony held in the Al-Wehdat Palestinian Refugee Camp in the capital, Amman.
The vocational training center will offer courses for young girls and women living in the Al-Wehdat Palestinian Refugee Camp in fields such as sewing and embroidery, hairdressing, computer literacy, and basic education.
Additionally, a new preschool classroom was added to the center, which serves as the only preschool education facility in the camp, while the existing classrooms were renovated.
In a camp where educational and employment challenges are prevalent, this project aims to provide quality education for children and equip young people with income-generating skills.
Currently, 55 Palestinian kindergarten students are also receiving education at the center, which was allocated by the Jordanian government.
With the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), the Akkar – Kobayat Outdoor Sports Complex in Lebanon now provides sports opportunities for the youth in the region.
The complex, constructed by TİKA, was inaugurated with a ceremony attended by approximately 50 guests, including the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Beirut, Murat Lütem; Kobayat MP, Jimmy Jabbour; Mayor of Kobayat, Abdo Makhoul Abdo; Director of St. Doumit Monastery and School, Raymond Abdo; and President of the Lebanese Scout Society Kobayat, John Karam.
The project aims to create a public space in Kobayat where children and young people can engage in sports, featuring a basketball court, seating areas, and designated training zones.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Lütem highlighted the historical and cultural significance of Kobayat and stated that the sports complex will help foster team spirit and promote healthy living habits among the youth. MP Jabbour emphasized that the project strengthens social cohesion by increasing young people’s interest in sports.
With this new facility, not only school students but also all children and youth from Kobayat will have the opportunity to participate in team sports such as basketball, volleyball, and football. The Akkar – Kobayat Outdoor Sports Complex, completed with the support of TİKA, will serve as a vital social and sports hub for the local community.
