Namaa Signs $500,000 Agreement to Treat Cancer-Affected Refugee Children in Jordan

Namaa Charity, under the Al-Isalah Social Association, signed a cooperation agreement with the Hussein Cancer Foundation in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, aimed at supporting a comprehensive psychological and therapeutic care project for Palestinian and Syrian refugee children with cancer in Jordan. This initiative seeks to provide necessary treatment and care to vulnerable groups unable to afford medical expenses.

The agreement is part of the humanitarian partnership between the two parties, reflecting their commitment to supporting the most needy patients, alleviating their suffering, and reinforcing children’s right to access healthcare. The project’s total value is $500,000 USD, equally shared between the two parties.

Saud Al-Otaibi, CEO of Namaa, stated that signing the agreement with the Hussein Cancer Foundation extends the humanitarian mission of Kuwaiti charitable work, emphasizing its dedication to reaching people in the most critical circumstances. He affirmed that supporting cancer patients, especially children, constitutes a vital aspect of this humanitarian responsibility.

He clarified that the agreement aims to provide comprehensive psychological and therapeutic support to Palestinian and Syrian refugee children with cancer in Jordan, through collaboration with a specialized institution possessing the expertise and capacity to deliver medical care according to the highest quality standards. He noted that the objective extends beyond merely providing treatment, encompassing support for both the child and their family throughout the challenging journey of illness, which carries significant psychological and human burdens.

Al-Otaibi added that the agreement is based on clear criteria for identifying beneficiaries, limiting assistance to financially disadvantaged patients who lack other sources to cover their treatment costs. Eligibility is determined through medical and social assessments, alongside criteria related to the patient’s health status and socioeconomic situation, ensuring that support reaches the most needy cases.

For her part, Nisreen Qatamish, Director General of the Hussein Cancer Foundation, emphasized the importance of the agreement signed with Namaa Charity under Al-Isalah Social Association. She highlighted that supporting Palestinian and Syrian refugee cancer patients aligns with the Hussein Cancer Foundation’s humanitarian mission to provide comprehensive care to patients in Jordan and the broader region.

Qatamish stated that children with cancer require more than just medical treatment; their journey demands psychological and social support alongside therapeutic care. This agreement reflects such an approach by backing an integrated project aimed at supporting children and their families in confronting the challenges of illness.