Kuwait launches charitable farming project in Africa

KUWAIT, May 23 (KUNA) -- A Kuwaiti charity on Tuesday inaugurated a philanthropic project where sprawling farms in Africa will be purchased for humanitarian purposes.
Speaking to KUNA, head of Al-Rahma charity's African department Saad Al-Otaibi said that the endeavor is one of many philanthropic projects that the charity has undertaken.
On the project, he pointed out that it also entails teaching novice farmers how to tend to plantations in countries including Tanzania, Ghana, Sudan and other impoverished African nations.
Al-Otaibi also noted that a comprehensive study of the agricultural sector in Africa was conducted prior to the launch of the project.
Moreover, he cited Somalia's plan for the year 2035, where much emphasis will be placed on the agricultural sector, which in turn, will help ensure food security. (end) amn.nam