By Abdullahi Salad - Reporter
Jigjiga, 24 August 2026 — A Family Week Exhibition launched on Sunday in Jigjiga aims to cover education costs for 5,000 students from low-income families.
The event, running Aug. 23rd to 30th, was organized by the Jigjiga-based Mothers' Charity Association. It includes competitions, a trade fair and entertainment programmes to raise funds for students whose families cannot afford education expenses.
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Somali Regional State Youth and Sports Bureau Head Mohamed Mahdi, officials from the association and community representatives attended the opening ceremony.
Officials said Family Week is part of wider charitable efforts to promote a culture of giving and support disadvantaged families, calling for expansion of similar initiatives to help children whose education is hindered by financial hardship.