Emirates Red Crescent launches development projects in Mauritania

Monday, 24 October 2022 at 05:59

By ARN News Staff

The Emirates Red Crescent has launched several development projects in Mauritania's Aghlik bin Bayyah Village, as part of a series of initiatives to support vital services in the country.

The projects consist of the rehabilitation of a medical centre and the Holy Quran Memorisation Institute in the village.

In addition to a water supply network in the area, an artesian well was also dug and provided with a solar-powered tank and pump.

The initiative also comprises of the restoration and maintenance of the main dam benefitting 11,000 people in Aghlik Bin Bayyah Village and neighbouring areas.

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