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Saudi Arabia Backs UNRWA with $40 Million for Gaza

UN workers are pictured at a UNRWA warehouse/distribution center in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, which was partially hit by a strike on March 13, 2024, amid continuing battles between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
UN workers are pictured at a UNRWA warehouse/distribution center in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, which was partially hit by a strike on March 13, 2024, amid continuing battles between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Backs UNRWA with $40 Million for Gaza

UN workers are pictured at a UNRWA warehouse/distribution center in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, which was partially hit by a strike on March 13, 2024, amid continuing battles between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
UN workers are pictured at a UNRWA warehouse/distribution center in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, which was partially hit by a strike on March 13, 2024, amid continuing battles between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed on Wednesday a memorandum of financial support worth $40 million with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to aid UNRWA's emergency appeal in the Gaza Strip.

The donation comes as UNRWA faces a severe funding crunch after the United States and Britain paused support following Israel's accusations that a dozen of its 13,000 staff in Gaza took part in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on the country.

The memorandum was signed by Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General, and Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner General.

Under the memorandum, support will be provided to ensure the food security of 250,638 individuals from the most vulnerable groups in Gaza, while 200,190 individuals will benefit from shelter and non-food items.

This initiative is part of the ongoing support extended by Saudi Arabia to the Palestinian people, particularly during times of crisis and hardship.

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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), which is dedicated to supporting children and promoting their well-being worldwide.

Since its establishment, KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. Among these, 965 projects were valued at over $924 million, specifically focusing on enhancing the living conditions of children and their families, alleviating their suffering and ensuring access to education in safe and healthy environments.

One significant project by the center is the rehabilitation and reintegration of children recruited and affected by the armed conflict in Yemen, which aims to support child soldiers in their journey back to society.

The project has positively impacted 530 children and 60,560 family members. It entails facilitating the children's integration into their communities, enrolling them in schools, and offering vital psychological and social support through targeted training courses, helping them to lead normal, fulfilling lives.
KSrelief is a key supporter of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), significantly contributing to the delivery of health services and nutrition programs for newborns and their mothers. The center also plays a crucial role in supporting educational initiatives and ensuring the continuity of education in crisis and disaster-affected areas.