The Zakat Foundation of America and Alport Gambia formed a strategic partnership on 23 October to improve humanitarian aid delivery in Africa. Officials formalized the collaboration during a meeting held in Banjul, Gambia. Türkiye’s Ambassador to Gambia Özgür Gökmen attended the event alongside Zakat Foundation of America President Halil Demir and Alport Gambia Country Representative Salih Levent Kaçar. The agreement aims to streamline logistics operations for aid distribution across the region. Participants discussed the operational framework required to support humanitarian efforts through this joint initiative. By combining resources, the organizations intend to increase the efficiency of relief services provided to communities in need. The Zakat Foundation of America and Alport Gambia have formed a strategic partnership to improve humanitarian aid delivery in Africa. The partnership meeting took place in Banjul, Gambia, and was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Gambia Özgür Gökmen, Zakat Foundation of America President Halil Demir, and Alport Gambia Country Representative Salih Levent Kaçar.
Modernizing Banjul Port Operations
Albayrak Group assumed control of operations at Banjul Port, resulting in a significant reduction in ship unloading times. Records indicate that the duration for processing vessels decreased from 197 hours to 17 hours following the transition. This efficiency gain serves as the technical foundation for the new logistics agreement between Alport Gambia and the Zakat Foundation of America. Following the Albayrak Group taking over operations at Banjul Port, ship unloading time was reduced from 197 hours to 17 hours. This reduction in processing time is expected to facilitate a more rapid movement of essential goods and humanitarian supplies through the port facility.
Zakat Foundation of America carries out humanitarian and development initiatives across more than 50 countries. The organization focuses on providing relief services and infrastructure support within these regions. By integrating its current supply chain requirements with the improved capacity at Banjul Port, the foundation seeks to optimize the speed and reliability of aid reaching vulnerable populations. The Zakat Foundation of America currently operates humanitarian and development programs in more than 50 countries.
Gambia is slated to become a strategic center for the relief operations of the Zakat Foundation of America within Africa. Leadership at the organization identified the country as a primary hub for coordinating logistics throughout the continent. This shift in operational focus intends to consolidate the distribution of resources, allowing the Zakat Foundation of America to increase the volume of aid delivered to its various international projects. The Zakat Foundation of America plans to establish Gambia as a strategic center for its relief operations in Africa. By utilizing the logistical advantages now available at Banjul Port, the organization aims to refine its distribution network, ensuring that resources are moved efficiently to the locations where they are most required. The collaboration marks a significant step in the regional strategy of both organizations, as they work to leverage existing infrastructure to meet the demands of ongoing humanitarian commitments across the African continent.
