Mogadishu, September 30 (QNA) - Qatar Charity celebrated the graduation of 162 of its sponsored students from Mogadishu University as part of the 2025-2026 academic year cohort.

A Qatar Charity statement on Wednesday said the graduates—82 men and 80 women completed degrees in a range of disciplines through Qatar Charity's "Student Scholarship" program, implemented in Somalia in partnership with Mogadishu University.

The program aims to expand access to education for people in greatest need and empower them to contribute to the development of their communities.

Abdulfattah Adam Moallim, Director of Qatar Charity's Somalia office, said that education is a key pillar of the organization's development programs.

He added that Qatar Charity's partnership with Mogadishu University spans 27 years and has enabled large numbers of students, whose financial circumstances would otherwise have prevented them from pursuing higher education, to continue their studies.

Meanwhile, Dr Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal, President of Mogadishu University, praised Qatar Charity for supporting students throughout their studies.

He said the assistance had enabled them to reach graduation and fulfill their academic aspirations.

Several Qatar Charity-sponsored students in this year's cohort ranked among the university's top graduates.

Since the program was established, 3,842 Qatar Charity-sponsored students have graduated from Mogadishu University.

Furthermore, a total of 364 sponsored orphans completed secondary school during the current academic year, while a further 789 completed intermediate school through the organization’s social care and education programs across the country.

Qatar Charity currently sponsors 25,107 people in Somalia, including orphans and university students.

Its sponsorship programs also support vulnerable families, people with disabilities and teachers. (QNA)