KUWAIT: Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khaled Al-Mughamis reiterated on Thursday the society’s firm commitment to supporting the Palestinian people, stressing that Kuwait’s solidarity with them has been a consistent national stance for decades. Speaking to KUNA following his meeting with Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub, Al-Mughamis said KRCS prioritizes coordination with government agencies, local associations and charities to ensure the swift and efficient delivery of humanitarian relief. He noted that the second Kuwaiti relief bridge serves as a model of integrated humanitarian action.
Al-Mughamis added that the meeting reviewed ongoing and future relief projects, underscoring the society’s efforts to strengthen humanitarian partnerships to ease the suffering of Palestinians, particularly in light of the dire conditions in the Gaza Strip. For his part, Ambassador Tahboub praised the vital humanitarian role of KRCS, saying the society has always been at the forefront of institutions extending urgent support to the Palestinian people. He confirmed that coordination with KRCS continues on various levels, particularly with regard to relief efforts for Gaza. The envoy expressed appreciation to Kuwait’s leadership, government and people for their unwavering humanitarian assistance, which reflects the depth of fraternal ties between the two nations.
Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charity Society announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support breastfeeding mothers and infants in Gaza by providing hot meals and nutritional supplements amid the worsening humanitarian crisis.
In a press statement, the society said the agreement includes a financial contribution of $1 million, fully dedicated to securing healthy food for the most vulnerable groups. Chairman of the Board of Directors Eng. Jamal Al-Nouri affirmed that the initiative highlights the society’s humanitarian responsibility toward the Palestinian people, particularly mothers and children facing severe health challenges due to food shortages and deteriorating services. Al-Nouri stressed the importance of building strategic partnerships with international organizations to ensure transparency and efficiency in delivering aid. He noted that the project forms part of the society’s broader commitment to assisting afflicted peoples in the region.
For its part, the WFP lauded Kuwait’s generous initiative and praised the pioneering role of Al-Nouri Charity Society as a model of Kuwaiti humanitarian action. The organization noted that the society is the first Kuwaiti charity to cooperate with WFP in supporting Palestinians in Gaza, reflecting international confidence in Kuwait’s institutions and their effectiveness in implementing humanitarian projects. – KUNA
