RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has carried out charitable work worth almost $1 billion to benefit women, the organization said on Monday.
More than 233 million women have benefited from the 1,244 projects that were worth $946,299,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The announcement was made after organizations in Saudi Arabia and around the world marked International Women’s Day on Sunday.
One aspect of KSrelief’s charitable work benefits young men and women with vocational and professional training programs in Yemen.
These have equipped young people with the skills needed to enter the labor market, creating real employment opportunities and contributing to local economic recovery.
At the same time, KSrelief has provided comprehensive psychological support to women and children affected by crises, offering a safe environment to help them recover from trauma and promote mental health, while focusing on building women’s capacity to face daily challenges with confidence and independence.
KSrelief has also expanded women’s opportunities through renewable energy projects, deploying solar energy solutions and supporting their participation in small energy-related businesses to create sustainable income.
The organization’s health efforts provide healthcare and reproductive services for women in Lebanon, Yemen and Somalia, through operating centers equipped with medical devices and necessary supplies, including specialized surgical procedures, ensuring women and girls receive comprehensive and continuous care.
KSrelief marked International Women’s Day in recognition of women’s contributions to community building and their role as a key partner on the road to sustainable development.
Recently KSrelief also provided food aid to people in need in Afghanistan, and delivered medical supplies and farming equipment to others in Yemen.
In addition, KSrelief runs an extensive mine dismantling program in Yemen, which has dismantled 544,187 mines since 2018.
