Dhamar:The Rasab area water project was inaugurated on Thursday in the Otmah district of Dhamar governorate, initiated by philanthropists and supported by the General Authority for Zakat and the district's local authority.
According to Yemen News Agency, the project will benefit 800 people and includes the construction of a water reservoir and a distribution network with pipelines extending to homes. The total cost of the project is 54 million rials, with the Zakat Authority contributing five million rials.
Ali Al-Suraihi, Director of Community Partnership at the Authority's General Office, explained that the project is a tangible outcome of cooperation between official bodies and the community. He emphasized the Authority's commitment to expanding its development interventions to ease citizens' hardships and improve living conditions.
A representative of the General Authority for Zakat's office in Dhamar stated that their contribution to such initiatives reflects a commitment to expanding activities in various charitable and humanitarian fields. The support is made possible by zakat contributions from businesspeople and investors, ensuring that zakat funds are directed to rightful beneficiaries.
Residents expressed appreciation for the support provided by the Zakat Authority and other contributors, affirming that the project would help alleviate the water crisis and provide essentials for a dignified life. They praised the roles played by philanthropists, the local authority, the Zakat Authority, and all contributors to the initiative's success.
