Saudi Arabia expands aid project for flood-affected families in Pakistan

Arab News

15 hours ago

Riyadh: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has launched the third phase of its food security support project in Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The launch ceremony was held at the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad, attended by Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Pakistan's Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, and other officials.
Al-Malki said the project 'reflects the directives of the Saudi leadership and its continued support for the people of Pakistan.'
He added that it is part of a series of KSrelief initiatives intended to help vulnerable families, particularly those affected by floods across the country.
The project will distribute more than 30,000 food baskets in various regions of Pakistan. Each basket contains essential food items sufficient for a family for one month, the SPA reported.
The project will assist a total of 210,000 people, Al-Malki added.
Hussain expressed the gratitude of the Pakistani government and people for Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian assistance.
Meanwhile, KSrelief concluded the Saudi Noor program to combat blindness and its causes in Settat, Morocco, on Saturday.
During the week-long campaign, medical volunteers examined 2,525 patients, performed 276 surgeries, and distributed 957 pairs of glasses.
In Yemen, a KSrelief team visited vocational training centers in Seiyun district, Hadramout governorate, to assess the Vocational Pathways project aimed at empowering young men and women.
The team reviewed training programs in motorcycle electrical maintenance and sewing and tailoring, which are benefiting 40 participants from both the host community and displaced populations.
The project is part of the Kingdom's humanitarian efforts to benefit Yemeni youth through vocational training and tools, contributing to sustainable development for the country.
In Sudan, KSrelief distributed 500 food baskets to displaced families in several towns in Blue Nile State, benefiting 3,266 people. The agency also distributed 1,550 food baskets in El-Gadarif State, benefiting 10,230 individuals.
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