Saudi Arabia is expanding its humanitarian support for vulnerable children across Africa, the Middle East and Europe, with new programmes providing monthly financial assistance, clothing and other basic support to thousands of orphans and families.
KSrelief, short for the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, signed an agreement with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage to assist orphaned boys and girls and families who have lost breadwinners in Gaza.
According to Arab News, beneficiaries will receive $100 per month alongside clothing, school bags, stationery, toys and recreational activities. Another 4,500 family members and caregivers are expected to benefit indirectly.
Meanwhile, KSrelief has continued other humanitarian operations in Gaza, including the distribution of tents, drinking water and hot meals. The agency says it supplied 500,000 litres of safe water and distributed 25,000 meals in one day.Djibouti orphans to receive $80 monthly
In East Africa, KSrelief has launched a separate programme for orphans in Djibouti, offering monthly payments of $80 alongside clothing and other basic assistance.
The agency signed the agreement with the Refaq Association in Hail to support orphans and reduce the financial burden on families caring for them.
Under the programme, each orphan will receive $80 per month, while beneficiaries will also receive clothing and vouchers redeemable through a contracted commercial partner.The initiative is expected to benefit 400 people directly and another 1,600 indirectly in the Horn of Africa country. Support extended to Kosovo
In Europe, KSrelief has also signed an agreement with the Islamic Community of Kosovo to support 700 orphans across 29 governorates.
The programme will provide monthly financial assistance, school bags, winter clothing and recreational trips, while helping families meet food, housing, healthcare and education costs.KSrelief’s wider aid footprint
The three programmes form part of KSrelief’s wider humanitarian operations.
Since 2015, the agency has implemented 4,463 projects worth almost $8.6 billion in 113 countries with 357 local, regional and international partners.
Yemen remains its largest recipient globally at about $4.8 billion, while Somalia has received roughly $258 million in assistance.
UK Development and Africa Minister Kirsty McNeill recently praised Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian and relief efforts and KSrelief’s role in supporting people affected by crises and disasters.
