Tuesday December 5, 2023
Mogadishu (HOL) - Hormuud Salaam Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hormuud Telecom and Salaam Somali Bank, announced a $1 million donation on Tuesday to support people affected by floods in Somalia as heavy rains continue.
Abdullahi Nur Osman, CEO of the Hormuud Salaam Foundation, stated that the donation would be disbursed as cash aid through Hormuud Telecom's extensive mobile network, EVC Plus, ensuring swift and secure assistance to those in need.
"On behalf of the senior management of Hormuud Telecom and Salaam Somali Bank, we extend our sincere condolences to the Somali people who are experiencing immense suffering due to the severe floods," said Abdullahi Nur Osman, CEO of the Hormuud Salaam Foundation.
"The senior management and staff of Hormuud Telecom and Salaam Somali Bank are actively engaged in relief and rescue efforts to assist our affected communities during this challenging period," he added.
Mr. Osman called on all Somalis to stand up and help those who have suffered from the massive floods in the country.
The death toll from heavy rains and floods in Somalia has risen to 120, with 1 million people displaced and 2.4 million affected nationwide, according to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
At least 34 districts of Somalia have been impacted by heavy rains and floods since October, mainly in the southern areas, as reported by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) last week in a brief statement.
Hormuud Salaam Foundation has a longstanding history of supporting the Somali people in times of need, providing relief assistance to thousands affected by conflict, drought, and other disasters.