The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) launched a $100 million fundraising campaign through the Sahem platform to assist the Sudanese people following the outbreak of the clashes.
The popular campaign comes in implementing directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and within the Saudi efforts to mitigate the effects of the Sudanese crisis.
Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief Abdullah al-Rabeea hoped to launch the air bridge by Tuesday, subject to the necessary permits to ensure that aid reaches those in need.
Rabeea told Al-Arabiya that upon royal directives, KSrelief launched a popular fundraising campaign to help millions of Sudanese affected by the shortage of food, medicine, shelter, potable water, and other essential supplies.
He stressed that the campaign reflects the noble efforts of the Saudi leadership and the generous people that responded to the campaign.
"Sahem" platform
The Saudi "Sahem" platform launched a campaign to receive donations to the campaign to help relief millions of Sudanese after the deterioration of the humanitarian conditions.
For his part, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Taha, urged member states, financial and humanitarian institutions, and international donors to provide humanitarian assistance to Sudan amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country.
He called on donors and international partners to provide prompt medical supplies and health services to Sudan and promote the efforts of Sudan's neighboring countries in hosting refugees.
Saudi Arabia continues to evacuate Saudi citizens and other nationals from Sudan through the sea since the outbreak of clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Saudi Navy ships and Saudi-flagged Amana vessel evacuated 8,498 from Sudan to Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the clashes, including 278 Saudis and about 8,220 people from 110 different nationalities.
Historical Saudi interest
The Saudi Fund for Development is also a significant donor to Sudan, providing aid of about $684 million to support 162 projects in health, education, food security, and other sectors.
Sudan is facing humanitarian challenges and a shortage of medical and health supplies three weeks into the military fighting that erupted in the country.
The international community warned of a catastrophic situation, especially in Khartoum and Darfur, where most hospitals have stopped working, and transportation has been cut off.
The country faces humanitarian challenges, including a shortage of food supplies and drinking water and communications, electricity, and banking services.
The UN urged the warring military powers to ensure that international aid reaches the deprived areas.
