As part of the ongoing humanitarian efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to extend a helping hand to those in need around the world, the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid to implement its various relief programs, with its latest aid including the distribution of food baskets and supplies in four countries: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Sudan, and Chad, targeting thousands of affected and most needy families.
Supporting food security in Afghanistan
As part of its efforts in Asia, the center distributed 178 food baskets in Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province in Afghanistan, benefiting 1,068 individuals, including returnees and orphans. Aid also extended to Kunduz province, where 548 food baskets were distributed, benefiting 3,288 individuals. This assistance is part of the "Food Security and Emergency Support in Afghanistan" project, a vital initiative aimed at alleviating the severe economic hardship faced by many Afghan families.
Urgent response in Lebanon and Sudan
In the Middle East, the center intensified its activities in Lebanon, distributing 1,650 food baskets and an equal number of cartons of dates in the village of Aramoun (Mount Lebanon) and the Akkar Governorate. This aid benefited 8,250 Syrian and Palestinian refugees, as well as needy families within the host community, contributing to alleviating economic hardship amidst Lebanon's ongoing financial crisis.
In Sudan, which is experiencing exceptional humanitarian conditions, the center distributed 2,000 cartons of dates in Sheikan locality in North Kordofan State, benefiting 8,048 individuals, as part of a project to distribute 267 tons of dates to support food security in various Sudanese states.
In-kind assistance in Chad
In Africa, the center continued to provide in-kind assistance in the Republic of Chad, where it distributed 750 food baskets in the Kanem region, benefiting 4,500 individuals from the most needy groups, reflecting the comprehensiveness and geographical diversity of Saudi aid.
The Kingdom's leading role globally
These field operations embody the leading role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, which was established in 2015 under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The center aims to unify and organize Saudi relief efforts to ensure that aid reaches those who need it with the highest professionalism, free from any political or ethnic bias.
This aid is particularly important at present, given the worsening global food security crises and rising inflation rates, making relief intervention an urgent necessity to save lives and preserve human dignity. These efforts underscore the Kingdom's commitment to Vision 2030, which strengthens Saudi Arabia's position as a donor nation and an active player in the international community, always striving to extend bridges of goodwill and peace to all affected peoples.
