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Türkiye’s aid agency, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has launched a series of development projects in Sudan covering clean water access, health care, agriculture and fisheries, according to a statement released Friday.
The projects include an environmentally friendly energy initiative in Sudan’s Red Sea state, an agricultural nursery project, support for freshwater fisheries and the renovation of the orthopedic department at Matamma State Hospital.
As part of efforts to improve access to clean water, TIKA installed a solar-powered electricity generation station in the Arbaat area of Red Sea state.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sudanese officials, local administrators, civil society representatives and local residents.
Red Sea state, regarded as one of the world’s hottest and driest regions, receives less than 50 millimeters of rainfall annually. Communities in the area rely heavily on deep wells and rainwater reservoirs to meet daily water needs.
Fuel-powered motor pumps are commonly used at water wells in the Arbaat Valley, which supplies water to nearly 70 villages. However, recurring fuel shortages have negatively affected access to water in the region.
TIKA officials said the newly installed solar energy system will provide clean, sustainable and low-cost energy for water pumping without requiring fuel.
The agency said the project is aimed at strengthening local infrastructure while supporting long-term access to essential services in Sudan.
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