Mogadishu, Somalia — 2026-03-09 Minister of Family and Human Rights Development Inaugurates Football Field for Orphans of Somali Police Officers. Mogadishu (SONNA) — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, today inaugurated a new football field at the orphan care center for the children of the Somali Police Force.
The event took place at the facility, which now offers a recreational space for the children to engage in sports and play. Halima Saciya Yusuf Abdulle, the commander of the orphan care center, expressed gratitude to Minister Al-Makhzoumi for her support. Officials commented on the matter.
Minister Al — Makhzoumi highlighted the importance of supporting orphaned children and ensuring their well-being and happiness. She paid tribute to the children of police officers who lost their parents while serving in the nation’s security forces, emphasizing that the peace enjoyed today is a result of their sacrifices.
The new football field is part of the government’s efforts to provide better opportunities for orphans and to recognize the sacrifices made by the police force.
The project was welcomed by the children and their guardians, who expressed their appreciation for the government’s attention to their needs. Further details regarding the project’s funding and future expansion were not immediately available.
The government has not yet commented on any potential plans to replicate such initiatives in other areas of the country.
Source: sonna.
