Guest Posts, Link Building, SEO, Pay-Per-Click campaigns
Advanced Search
Home / Features / DP World to fund improved water and healthcare access in Somaliland
Special Features

DP World to fund improved water and healthcare access in Somaliland

In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, of the United Nations to build a better world over the next 15 years, DP World will provide a US$2 million donation to help increase water availability and improve healthcare in Berbera, Somalia, following an agreement with the government of Somaliland. The funding builds on DP World’s ongoing work in Somaliland where it has a 30-year concession to develop a multi-purpose project at the Port of Berbera. The initiative aligns with the UN’s 17 goals for sustainable development that address major issues such as access to clean water and sanitation, ending poverty and hunger, improving health and education, combatting climate change, and protecting oceans and forests. It also forms part of DP World’s "Our World, Our Future" global sustainability programme. 

As part of the project, DP World will drill four water wells in Berbera and three outside the Sahil region to address recent water shortages and meet the increasing demand for water following the growth of Berbera’s infrastructure and the development of the port. The Sahil region has been affected by a devastating drought for two years and only one in three people in Somaliland currently have access to safe drinking water, according to the UN. 

Part of the donation will also help finance improvements to Berbera hospitals to ensure access to better medical facilities and reduce the need for local residents to travel outside of the town when they require assistance. 

DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said, "The UN’s SDGs fit with our intention to work in a sustainable and responsible way, especially our commitment to minimise impact on our environment and to build vibrant, secure and resilient societies. This support for Berbera is part of our commitment to help develop the areas in which we operate and we are confident that our donation will have important benefits for many people across the region. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the Somaliland authorities and local people to improve people’s quality of life through key infrastructure and sustainability projects." 

Since taking over the Port of Berbera, DP World has backed a range of initiatives on water scarcity, education and healthcare in the Sahil region. Ongoing efforts include donating 4.5m litres of water to the drought committee in Berbera, sponsorship of 11 schools and a maritime education academy, as well as two hospitals and a clinic. To help tackle food insecurity and famine in the area, the company has also supplied 3,000 families with food provisions. 



We accept Guest Posts

  All fields are mandatory
Your Name
Email
City
Country
Your Comments
 Max 250 characters - Word Count :
Image Verification
Change Image

     


View Special Features by Category.
Airlines & Airports
Art & Gallery
Banks & Financial sector
Business
Car Industry
Construction
Dubai Government
Dubai Metro
E-Guides
Eco-Friendly
Education & Institutions
Electronics
Entertainment
Events & Occassions
Exhibition Center
Family Shows
Food & Beverages
Free Zones
Golf Clubs
Government Departments
Health & Fitness
History & Culture
Home/Furnishing/Interiors
Hospitals & Clinics
Hotels & Hospitality
Identity cards
Internet Services
Media & News
Mortgage
Music
Online Food Service
Online Store
Organisations
Other
Other Emirates
Parks & Beaches
Precious Metals
Real Estate & Property
Religion & Culture
Resorts & Clubs
Restaurants
Shopping Malls
Spas
Special Centres, Groups & Communities
Sports & Events
Sports Bars
Technology
Things To Do
Trade Fair
Travel & Leisure
UAE Market News
VIP Services
Wedding Planners

Back to top






Hotels hotels Check out Hotels in Dubai
Shopping shopping A complete Mall & Store Guide
Dining dining Eating out at the coolest spots
Sightseeing sightseeing Things to see & do
DCG Recommends dcg recommends Best of the best in Entertainment
News Alerts
News Alerts
Stay ahead with dubai news
dcg mobile
dcg Mobile
With you wherever you go
rss feed
RSS Feeds
Get the latest
dubai blog
Dubai Blog
Your space, your voice
sitemap
Sitemap
DCG at a glance