Kuwait's Aid... The Lifeline of Hope for Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, and Chad
As humanitarian challenges intensify and relief crises deepen, Kuwait’s spirit of giving emerges as a lifeline for millions of affected people worldwide, underpinned by a cross-border institutional strategy that has made it a cornerstone for enhancing stability and alleviating human suffering in disaster-stricken communities.
Amid the complex landscape of international humanitarian aid, Kuwait’s strategic role is evident in its ability to overcome logistical hurdles and secure environments in disaster zones. This approach has enabled Kuwaiti humanitarian bodies and associations to chart a relief and development roadmap extending from Gaza and Yemen to Sudan and Chad.
The Islamic World Relief Organization (IWRO) continued its relief efforts in Sudan by launching Kuwaiti convoys loaded with food supplies and shelter essentials in Omdurman, Khartoum State, targeting approximately 2,500 families affected by the war’s repercussions. This initiative is part of ongoing Kuwaiti efforts to meet the growing humanitarian needs.
Dr. Fahd Al-Dhafiri, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Sudan, told KUNA that the convoys are part of the Kuwaiti humanitarian campaign “Kuwait is by Your Side,” launched following the outbreak of war in Sudan. He emphasized that Kuwait remains committed to implementing its relief programs and projects to support the Sudanese people and mitigate the impacts of the humanitarian crisis.
Al-Dhafiri added that the convoys targeted around 2,500 families in Khartoum State, focusing on the most vulnerable groups affected by the conflict, by providing essential food items and shelter supplies to improve their living conditions and enhance their resilience in the face of current circumstances.
“Ataa”: Providing one million liters of water to 33,000 families in Gaza
Ataa Humanitarian Association focused its intervention in the Gaza Strip on one of the most urgent basic needs through its “Watering Palestine” project, which provided over one million liters of water to displaced persons and those affected amid the dire humanitarian conditions in the sector.
Association Director General Omar Al-Shaqra said the project, implemented under the slogan “Kuwait is by Your Side” with support from benefactors in Kuwait, successfully delivered more than one million liters of water to 33,000 families, benefiting approximately 165,000 displaced and affected individuals.
He noted that the project was executed in coordination with the Ministries of Social Affairs and Foreign Affairs, and in collaboration with registered associations within the framework of Kuwait’s humanitarian work system, thereby enhancing the integration of efforts to deliver aid to affected populations.
Al-Shaqra reaffirmed the association’s continued humanitarian efforts, supported by donors and benefactors in Kuwait, commending their contributions to funding relief projects that respond to urgent needs and strengthen the presence of Kuwaiti charitable work in supporting those affected.
The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) strengthened its health presence in Yemen by opening the “Yousef Abdullah Al-Nafisi” Specialized Hospital for Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery in Marib Governorate. This initiative, part of the “Kuwait is by Your Side” campaign in its 12th year, aims to support the health sector and provide specialized medical services to the governorate’s residents and displaced persons.
Khaled Al-Mughamsi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, stated that the hospital’s opening is an extension of Kuwait’s established humanitarian approach and reflects the association’s commitment to continuing sustainable development projects that improve quality of life and meet the basic needs of their brothers in Yemen.
Al-Maghams stated that the health sector is a priority in the Humanitarian Association’s programs due to its importance in alleviating patients’ suffering and enhancing communities’ ability to access specialized medical services. He noted that the hospital features specialized clinics, operating rooms equipped with the latest medical devices, as well as a pharmacy, a laboratory, and inpatient wards.
He added that the hospital will constitute a significant addition to the health system in Ma’rib Governorate, contributing to providing specialized medical care to thousands of beneficiaries, including local residents and displaced persons who have fled to the area. This will help strengthen the level of health services and meet the growing medical needs.
The Al-Salam Association for Humanitarian and Charitable Works integrated health interventions and sustainable development into its projects, completing the first and second phases of the “Ibsar” (Vision) project to restore sight to more than 2,000 patients, while continuing the implementation of the “Fourth Al-Salam Village” project to shelter and support the most vulnerable groups.
Hamad Al-Awn, the Association’s General Director, said that the “Ibsar” project is among the most prominent health initiatives carried out by the Association in Yemen, with the number of performed surgeries exceeding 2,000. He confirmed that the project will continue through new phases in the coming period.
Al-Awn added that the Association is simultaneously implementing the “Fourth Al-Salam Village,” which targets widows, orphans, the elderly, and impoverished families. The village will accommodate approximately 500 beneficiaries following the completion of preparatory work, foundations, infrastructure, construction, and the drilling of artesian and surface wells.
In Chad, the Tanmiyah Charitable Association expanded the scope of its humanitarian interventions through the “Sahab Al-Khair 27” convoy, which brought together projects related to water, health, food, shelter, education, and economic empowerment. The initiative involved several volunteer teams serving Sudanese refugees and the host community.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Rashidi, the Association’s Humanitarian Action Director, stated that the convoy drilled five artesian wells to provide safe drinking water and established and equipped a Quranic study circle. It also implemented economic empowerment projects, including the distribution of sewing machines and dairy cows to needy families, thereby providing them with income sources.
