Social Affair Min.: Kuwait Remains Beacon Of Humanitarian Giving

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Salman Al-Mutairi
KUWAIT, Sept 5 (KUNA) -- Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah affirmed Friday that Kuwait will remain a beacon of humanitarian giving and a symbol of compassion and solidarity, as reflected in its long-standing legacy in charitable work.
Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the International Day of Charity, marked annually on September 5, Al-Huwailah said Kuwait, recognized by the UN as a global humanitarian center, continues to support disaster-affected nations around the world.
She noted Kuwait's recent efforts in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza, where the "Fazaa for Gaza" campaign, launched by the Ministry in cooperation with Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, Kuwait Red Crescent Society, and charitable organizations, raised KD 11.5 million (approximately USD 37.6 million) in just three days.
Al-Huwailah also highlighted Kuwait's hosting of the international donor conference in May 2024, which secured over USD two billion in aid for Gaza, in coordination with the International Islamic Charitable Organization and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Kuwait's efforts extend beyond emergency relief to include support for educational and healthcare infrastructure in developing countries, making its humanitarian model one to emulate, she added.
The minister called for stronger international partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations and the Red Cross to tackle global challenges including conflicts and climate change, and reaffirmed Kuwait's commitment to supporting initiatives that aid the vulnerable, stressing that even small contributions can make a significant difference.
Al-Huwailah expressed pride in Kuwait's humanitarian legacy and recalled the UN's honoring of the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as a "Leader of Humanitarian Action."
She prayed for continued peace and stability under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. (end)
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