Hassan Ali Omar is a 72-year-old who is a father of 7 children

Hassan Ali Omar is a 72-year-old who is a father of 7 children living in Kabasa IDP in Dolow, Somalia. Hassan was selected to be among one of the Unconditional Cash Transfer Programme (UCT) due to lacking one of the most significant organs which is eyes (he is blind) and having a number of children of which he could not able to win their daily bread. We have visited him at his house, it was apparently clear that he is one of the most vulnerable people living in this IDP camp. We clearly observed signs of poverty in his in his make- shift house. Hassan’s children were not dressing well as he told me that he only bought cloths for the children once in a blue moon (very rare) due to financial inability. I have asked him, how this project had helped him and whether he will be still relying on it, this is how he responded as I have quoted his words,” thank you for the question. In fact, it’s hardly to express my feeling inside out and cannot even describe it in 2 or 3 sentences how this project had helped me, but let me try to mention one or two. He said, Tears rolled down my chick when I heard my children laughing loudly due to happiness and joyful after I have bought new clothes for them from the money I had received. Kaalmo through UCT programme. I managed to buy basic needs like food to my family through USD 75 payments from Kaalmo received at the end of every month. Previously whenever one of my children got sick, I used to worry a lot because I had nothing to buy medicine for my kids, but now (thanks to God) I can afford to pay my medical bill. This project brings harmony, peaceful, interaction and understanding among the community in my village, it also eradicates hatred and promotes peaceful coexistence among the community in this IDP camp. As matter of fact, I cannot list all the benefits and positive effect that this project has brought along. I would like to thank Kaalmo and the back donor (UMCOR) which is the funding agency of the project and how they are committed to continue to support the vulnerable communities in Somalia.