RIYADH: Saudi aid group King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues its humanitarian actions for needy individuals in Yemen, Chad and Somalia.
In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 1,039 food boxes in Al-Dhale Governorate, benefiting 1,039 families, state news agency SPA reported.
In Chad, 600 food parcels were handed out in the Guera Region as part of KSrelief’s Food Security Support Project this year.
In Somalia, KSrelief inaugurated several health and environmental projects including The National Blood Bank, the first of its kind in the country, in Mogadishu which will supply 32 health facilities with blood of all types.
The second phase of the project, which is to operate the kidney dialysis center in Mogadishu, also was inaugurated. An artesian well and a water desalination plant were constructed.
KSrelief has implemented 3,105 humanitarian and relief projects across 104 countries, with a total value exceeding $7 billion since its inception.
The Kingdom is a leading donor to UN organizations engaged in relief and humanitarian efforts, an SPA report noted.
KSrelief’s partnerships with UN agencies have led to the implementation of 345 projects worth $2.854 billion, covering vital sectors such as health, nutrition, education, food security, agriculture, water, sanitation and environmental health.
