Namaa Charity launches the “Kheer Yaroohum” campaign to serve 500,000 beneficiaries - Sarmad
(KUNA) – Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Al-Isalah Social Association, launched today, Friday, the “Kheer Yuroohum” (Charity Quenches Their Thirst) campaign, aimed at implementing sustainable water projects in six countries, targeting more than 500,000 beneficiaries by drilling wells and providing water tanks in the most needy areas, foremost among them the Gaza Strip, Yemen, and Sudanese refugee camps in Chad.
Khaled Al-Shammari, head of the Projects and Development Sector at Namaa Charity, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the campaign responds to the humanitarian situation facing thousands of families deprived of safe drinking water. He noted that it aims to implement 780 water projects, including artesian, semi-artesian, and surface wells, alongside providing water tanks in crisis zones.
Al-Shammari added that the campaign has seen widespread engagement since its launch, with the number of beneficiaries from funded projects exceeding 100,000 within the first hour. He emphasized that this enthusiasm reflects the public’s confidence in Namaa Charity’s projects and contributes to expanding the campaign’s reach.
He clarified that providing water is a life-saving initiative, as it plays a crucial role in protecting families from diseases, improving health conditions, supporting education, and alleviating the suffering of women and children. He stated that the humanitarian impact achieved through the efforts of benefactors ensures sustainability and enhances water security in the most vulnerable communities.
For his part, Waleed Al-Kandari, Director of Public Relations and Media at Namaa Charity, told KUNA in a similar statement that the “Kheer Yuroohum” campaign embodies the continuation of Kuwait’s humanitarian role in supporting communities suffering from water scarcity, striving to convey the true picture of the hardships faced by families lacking access to safe water sources.
Al-Kandari added that the campaign is implemented in accordance with the highest standards of governance and transparency, in coordination with official authorities and field partners, to ensure that donations reach their rightful recipients based on field studies that determine priority needs in each area.
He clarified that water projects are not limited to providing drinking sources but also contribute to improving health, supporting education, and enhancing social stability, aligning with Namaa Charity’s approach of implementing sustainable developmental projects that create long-term impacts in beneficiary communities.
