Kuwait continues to provide humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities around the world, combining emergency relief with developmental projects in education, health, food security, and access to clean water, aiming to improve the living conditions of those in need. These efforts are carried out through the campaign 'Kuwait Stands with You' with the support of charitable organizations and philanthropists in the country.
Educational and Health Aid in Yemen
In Yemen, the Insan Charitable Society has opened the 'Insan 2' school in the airport neighborhood of Marib province, helping accommodate 2,200 boys and girls. Sheikh Dr. Othman Al-Khamis, the chairman of the board of this society, stated that this school represents the close human and brotherly relations between Kuwait and Yemen and demonstrates the commitment of Kuwaitis to support education in the difficult conditions of this country.
The school has 12 classrooms and supporting educational facilities and operates in two shifts to serve 2,200 students. Al-Khamis emphasized the importance of investing in education as a vital component of sustainable humanitarian work, adding that this helps protect the future of children and prepares them to participate in their communities.
Food and Water Aid in Gaza and Jordan
In the Gaza Strip, the Peace Association for Humanitarian Affairs and Charity is continuing its nutrition project to provide food and clean drinking water to families facing severe humanitarian hardships. Hamad Al-Aoun, the director general of this association, stated that the project started on September 25 and has assisted over 70,000 people.
Since its launch, field teams have distributed 4,000 food baskets and 10,000 ready meals, and delivered drinking water through 70 water tankers. Al-Aoun also reported on the continuation of aid distribution and the expansion of services to affected families, adding that the association is preparing to launch its annual winter campaign at the end of October.
In Jordan, the Al-Najat Charity provides support to orphans, Syrian refugees, and needy families through supportive and educational programs. Ihab Al-Dabbous, the director of the Zakat Al-Fahaheel office, reported on the distribution of aid to 1,299 orphans and the provision of food packages and winter clothing.
International Aid to Yemeni Families in Djibouti
In Djibouti, the Rahmat International Society provides food, clothing, health services, and drinking water to Yemeni families living in difficult humanitarian conditions. Walid Al-Suwailim, the head of the society's office in Djibouti, stated that the aim of this field visit was to assess the conditions of families and identify their urgent needs.
This society has distributed 1,000 food baskets, 1,000 sets of clothing for children and adults, and 1,500 cans of milk for children. Additionally, a medical caravan has assisted 500 people and three water coolers have been set up in a camp housing over 5,000 people.
The Quranic Platforms Society has also implemented humanitarian and developmental projects in various countries including India, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, and has opened 25 water wells in India and Bangladesh and three mosques in Africa.
