Al Jufra, February 19, 2026 – The Qarat Afiya Organization for Humanitarian Work has launched its Ramadan season for the current year by distributing food basket aid to needy families, those with limited income, divorcees, widows, and orphans in the regions of Al Jufra, Hun, Waddan, Sokna, and Al Fuqaha, in addition to Zalla Municipality.
The food baskets included a carton of oil, tomatoes, 20 kilograms of sugar, 25 kilograms of rice, and a similar quantity of flour. The aid was delivered to eligible recipients from the mentioned categories, in addition to cases classified based on health conditions such as chronic diseases and others.
The enumeration process recorded more than three hundred family cases, which were included in a special system to provide grants covering their needs throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Community partnership between the Al Jufra Municipal Council and civil society institutions contributes to supporting vulnerable and most needy groups and helps establish a unified database for beneficiaries of humanitarian care programs.
Al Jufra
Al Jufra is a district in central Libya, historically significant as a key crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes and home to ancient settlements like the fortified town of Waddan. In modern times, it gained strategic importance, notably housing the Al Jufra Air Base.
Hun
“Hun” is a historical region in eastern Iran, known today as the Sistan region. It was an important center in ancient times, particularly during the Achaemenid and Sassanian empires, due to its strategic location along trade routes. The area is also associated with the legendary hero Rostam from the Persian epic Shahnameh.
Waddan
Waddan is an ancient desert oasis town in central Libya, historically significant as a key stop on the trans-Saharan trade routes. It features traditional mud-brick architecture and served as an important center for the Garamantes civilization and later Islamic scholarship.
Sokna
Sokna is an oasis town in west-central Libya, historically known for its unique Berber language and as a key stop on the trans-Saharan trade routes. Its history is deeply tied to the Garamantes civilization and later Arab influences, though its traditional language is now considered endangered.
Al Fuqaha
Al Fuqaha is a small oasis town located in the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya. Historically, it has been a significant settlement for the Tuareg people and served as a key stop on the trans-Saharan trade route, facilitating commerce and cultural exchange for centuries.
Zalla Municipality
Zalla Municipality is a town and administrative area located in the Encartaciones region of Biscay, in Spain’s Basque Country. Historically, its economy was rooted in iron mining and metallurgy, leveraging the rich mineral resources of the surrounding mountains. Today, it preserves cultural heritage like the Torre de Zalla, a medieval tower-house, and hosts traditional Basque festivals.
Al Jufra Municipal Council
The Al Jufra Municipal Council is the local administrative governing body for the Al Jufra District in central Libya. Historically, the district’s key settlement, Hun, was an important caravan stop and later became a significant military site during the rule of Muammar Gaddafi. The council oversees civil services and governance for the municipalities within this desert region.
