Favor Foundation aids refugees in the capital

On 17 and 18 February 2023, the Favor Foundation distributed humanitarian aid for IDPs who are now living in the capital, Favor reports. Traditionally, the kit consisted of food and hygiene products.

The fund reports that almost all of them dream of returning home but many have nowhere to return to.

To date, more than 2,000 people have registered with the fund for humanitarian aid.

As earlier reported, the Favor Foundation donated aid to orphanages, boarding schools and large families.

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