Namaa Charity signs $500,000 agreement to support cancer treatment for refugee children in Jordan

Namaa Charity, affiliated with Kuwait’s Al-Isalah Social Association, signed a cooperation agreement on Thursday with the Hussein Cancer Foundation in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a total value of $500,000, to support a comprehensive psychological and therapeutic care project for Palestinian and Syrian refugee children with cancer in Jordan, with each party contributing $250,000.

Saud Al-Otaibi, CEO of Namaa Charity, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the agreement is an extension of the humanitarian message carried by Kuwaiti charitable work, and reflects a commitment to supporting the most needy patients and providing healthcare for children unable to afford treatment, thereby helping to alleviate their suffering and that of their families.

Al-Otaibi explained that the project aims to provide comprehensive psychological and therapeutic support for refugee children, in collaboration with a specialized institution possessing the necessary medical expertise and capabilities. He emphasized that the care extends beyond medical treatment to include support for children and their families in coping with the psychological and humanitarian burdens associated with the disease.

He added that the agreement relies on clear criteria for selecting beneficiaries, including medical and social assessments, economic status, and the absence of other entities covering treatment costs, alongside monitoring mechanisms and financial reporting to ensure that support reaches its intended recipients and to enhance transparency in managing resources allocated to the project.

For her part, Nesreen Qatamish, Director General of the Hussein Cancer Foundation, stressed the importance of the partnership with Namaa Charity in providing healthcare for refugee children with cancer, helping to alleviate their suffering and enhance their chances of receiving necessary treatment.

Qatamish stated that the project provides integrated care, including medical treatment and psychological and social support for children and their families, helping them face the challenges of the disease and the difficult humanitarian conditions resulting from displacement.

She clarified that the foundation follows precise procedures for case evaluation, starting with a medical assessment by a specialized team and a social study of the patient, before presenting the case to relevant committees to determine the treatment plan based on medical priorities and established standards. She expressed appreciation for the role of Kuwaiti charitable institutions in supporting health and humanitarian programs.

For his part, Abdulaziz Al-Kandari, Deputy CEO of Namaa Charity, affirmed that the agreement aligns with the Association’s strategy to develop high-quality humanitarian partnerships and transform contributions from benefactors into health programs with tangible impact. He noted that selecting cancer treatment reflects the scale of needs faced by families unable to afford treatment.

Al-Kandari added that the agreement includes an integrated system to ensure aid reaches its rightful recipients, starting with case evaluation and treatment prioritization, extending to monitoring expenditures and preparing periodic financial reports, thereby enhancing trust and transparency and contributing to providing treatment opportunities for refugee children and alleviating their suffering.