TDV expands Ramadan food aid in Tanzania

The Turkish Religious Foundation (TDV) distributed food packages to schools and institutions supporting orphans and low-income families in Tanga, Tanzania, on February 24, 2026, as part of its Ramadan aid program. The initiative forms part of Türkiye’s broader humanitarian engagement across Africa during the holy month.

Support for vulnerable communities

TDV officials coordinated deliveries to educational centres that provide shelter and schooling for disadvantaged children in the coastal city of Tanga, located in northeastern Tanzania along the Indian Ocean. The food assistance is intended to ease financial pressure on institutions caring for orphans and students from economically fragile backgrounds.

Ramadan humanitarian outreach

Each year during Ramadan, Türkiye-based charities intensify food aid, iftar meal distributions and social support activities across Africa. TDV’s campaign in Tanzania aligns with its longstanding mission to strengthen solidarity with communities facing hardship, particularly in regions where food insecurity remains a concern.

Türkiye’s growing presence in East Africa

Türkiye has expanded its humanitarian footprint in East Africa through development cooperation, education initiatives and emergency relief programs. In Tanzania, Turkish institutions and NGOs have increasingly partnered with local organisations to deliver sustainable assistance in areas such as education, health and social welfare.

The Ramadan food aid effort in Tanga underscores Türkiye’s continued commitment to humanitarian diplomacy and community-based support across the African continent.