The General Supervisor of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, recently launched a series of humanitarian projects to support Syrian and Palestinian refugees and the host community in Jordan. The event took place at Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Amman, where Dr. Al Rabeeah expressed his gratitude to Jordan for collaborating in assisting Palestinian and Syrian refugees. He praised the Hashemite Kingdom, its leadership, and its people for the care and support they have provided to these refugees, emphasizing that this compassionate stance reflects the principles of brotherhood and human solidarity which contribute to regional stability and peace.
The projects launched by KSrelief on Thursday are more than just material aid; they are a message of solidarity and brotherhood to those in need. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting and empowering refugees to rebuild their lives and secure a better future. Among the projects announced, KSrelief and the UN World Food Programme signed a cooperation agreement to implement a $12.8 million initiative supporting food security for Syrian refugees in Jordan. This phase is expected to benefit 50,000 individuals monthly, constituting 65% of the population of Al-Zaatari camp. Additionally, a project to treat cancer patients in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), was initiated at a cost of $3.6 million, benefiting 150 patients. Furthermore, a project to care for Syrian and Jordanian orphans in partnership with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) was launched at a cost of $1.3 million, benefiting 1,000 orphans across Jordan.
A framework agreement was also signed for voluntary medical projects providing cochlear implantation and hearing rehabilitation for Palestinian patients in partnership with Istiklal Hospital. Dr. Al Rabeeah highlighted that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided over $5.3 billion to Palestine and the host countries of refugees in recent years, with KSrelief contributing nearly $480 million. The Kingdom has also provided extensive relief efforts globally, providing $129.6 billion to 169 countries. KSrelief has contributed $6.8 billion to 100 countries in cooperation with 187 partners and has implemented 2,973 relief projects. Dr. Al Rabeeah emphasized the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to delivering its humanitarian message to communities worldwide.
Various senior officials attended the inauguration ceremony, including the Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and the Non-resident Ambassador-designate to Palestine. Palestinian ministers and officials were also present at the event. Dr. Al Rabeeah’s message of solidarity and brotherhood to those in need was echoed throughout the ceremony, emphasizing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting refugees and empowering them to rebuild their lives and secure a better future. The collaboration between KSrelief and various organizations highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing humanitarian crises and providing support to those most in need.
