Saudi aid to help Gaza cope with winter
In a new humanitarian gesture reflecting Saudi Arabia's ongoing support for the Palestinian people, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center distributed warm winter clothing to students at several temporary educational sites in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. This initiative is part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, aiming to alleviate the suffering of the population.
This aid is particularly important given the harsh conditions faced by children in Gaza, who continue their education under exceptional circumstances within displacement camps after most schools and educational facilities were destroyed. Winter clothing provides essential protection for students from the cold weather, helping them concentrate on their studies and protecting them from winter-related illnesses.
Historical background of Saudi humanitarian support
This support was not a sudden development, but rather an extension of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's long-standing and unwavering stance on the Palestinian cause. Since its establishment in 2015, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has served as the Kingdom's primary humanitarian arm, providing assistance to more than 90 countries worldwide without discrimination. The Palestinian people are a particular priority within the Center's programs, which include food, medical, shelter, and educational aid, aimed at meeting the basic needs of the population during times of crisis.
The importance and expected impact of aid
Locally, this aid directly contributes to improving the living conditions of children and their families, providing them with a sense of warmth and psychological security. The distribution process was accompanied by recreational and interactive activities for students, overseen by the field teams of the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the center's implementing partner in Gaza, with the aim of mitigating the psychological effects of displacement and war. Regionally and internationally, these initiatives reinforce the Kingdom's role as a key player in global humanitarian work, underscoring its unwavering commitment to supporting just humanitarian causes and sending a strong message of solidarity with the Palestinian people in their plight, thus embodying its noble humanitarian values.
