KSRelief entertains children, orphans’ families in Yemen

The children expressed their happiness to be briefed about their country’s culture. (SPA)
Updated 19 September 2018
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KSRelief entertains children, orphans’ families in Yemen

  • KSRelief is working to rehabilitate 241 children recruited by the terrorist Houthi militias from several Yemeni governorates as part of its humanitarian project, which aims to return 2,000 children in Yemen to their normal lives.

JEDDAH: King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has organized an entertainment trip for 26 children formerly recruited by the terrorist Houthi militias. The will be taken to see touristic and historical landmarks in Marib governorate, as part of the center’s rehabilitation program to rehabilitate 80 children.

The children expressed their happiness to be briefed about their country’s culture, where they visited the Throne of Bilqis, the old and new Marib Dam, and saw the flow of water through the irrigation channels extending over Wadi Obeida.

The trip included entertainment activities and sports competitions, which added an atmosphere of fun in order to rid children of the effects of forced recruitment.

KSRelief is working to rehabilitate 241 children recruited by the terrorist Houthi militias from several Yemeni governorates as part of its humanitarian project, which aims to return 2,000 children in Yemen to their normal lives.

The center also organized a day trip in Hadhramaut for 50 families supporting 218 orphans. 


Festival of Cultures to feature more than 90 countries

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Festival of Cultures to feature more than 90 countries

MADINAH: The Festival of Cultures and Peoples will run from Feb. 12 to 19 at the Islamic University of Madinah with broad participation representing more than 90 countries across the world’s continents.

The event is presented as a cultural and humanitarian showcase that reflects values of diversity and coexistence, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

The festival will offer more than 100 activities for all age groups. The programs include cultural and heritage performances, pavilions introducing world cultures, and more than 100 play areas for children, enriching the experience for visitors.

More than 30 restaurants will take part, serving international dishes that reflect the heritage of participating countries. The tasting experience highlights the richness and variety of global cuisines.

The festival builds on its success in previous years, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It is positioned as a global cultural platform that highlights shared values among peoples, strengthens civilizational communication, and reinforces the message of moderation and openness represented by the Kingdom.