RIYADH: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has joined the Saudi-organized “Gamers without Borders” electronic championship to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
The charitable event, which unites the e-sports community around the world, is being coordinated by the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports (SAFEIS).
By joining the list of charitable organizations in the “Gamers without Borders” championship, UNICEF will become one of the global bodies that winners of world professional competitions donate to, with a total prize value of $10 million. All proceeds will benefit approved international charitable organizations as part of global efforts to combat the coronavirus. The tournament was launched on April 24 and will continue until June 7.
UNICEF joins Saudi e-sports charity tournament
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UNICEF joins Saudi e-sports charity tournament
- The tournament was launched on April 24 and will continue until June 7
8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive
- The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has signed memoranda of understanding with several nonprofit environmental associations to strengthen partnerships with the nonprofit sector in advancing national goals for environmental sustainability.
The MoUs were signed with eight associations: Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association (Hail), Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.
The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The agreements are part of a broader cooperation framework covering afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, nature-based tourism support, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness.
The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programs, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives.
