Kuwait’s 12th air bridge flight departs to Sudan
Kuwait’s 12th relief aid plane departed for Sudan on Wednesday, carrying on board 36 tons of food, medicine, and two ambulances, organized by the Kuwait Society for Relief (KSR) to help those affected by the war and floods. Before takeoff, the General Manager of the Society, Abdulaziz Al-Obaid, told KUNA that this aid plane is part of Kuwait’s air bridge to help Sudan with the support of Zakat House in cooperation with Ministries of Defense, Social Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, as well as other eight charities. The shipment consists of two ambulances, 10 tons of shelter tents, and 20 tons of necessary food.
In Sudan, the heavy rains and the flood that left hundreds of Sudanese deceased and injured, as well as thousands displaced, were the key motive for Kuwaiti charities to continue this relief mission and to ease the pain and suffering of the Sudanese people. On his part, the Director General of Kuwait Zakat House, Dr Majed Al-Azmi, affirmed that the Kuwaiti Air Bridge is to help and support the people of Sudan in this humanitarian crisis. Dr Al-Azmi praised the Kuwaiti political leadership for the rapid response to the people of Sudan, with all charities and ministries having provided them with tremendous assistance in the past 16 months. — KUNA
KRCS expands efforts with developmental projects in Yemen
The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) affirmed that its projects in Yemen reflected a bright image of Kuwaiti humanitarian efforts. Director General of KRCS, Abdulrahman Al-Oun, said this to KUNA following the conclusion of the field team’s inspection visit to the association’s projects in Yemen. Al-Oun added that the association continues Kuwait’s humanitarian legacy in Yemen by expanding its developmental projects in medical, educational sectors and by responding urgently to the country’s needs.
He pointed out that during their visit to Yemen, the association inspected developmental projects funded by KRCS in several Yemeni governorates and distributed relief aid, which contributed to improving the quality of life for a broad segment of citizens and meeting their basic needs. These visits allow KRCS to closely examine the levels of healthcare, educational, social services, and water projects, assess them, and identify necessary needs in these areas.
Al-Oun mentioned that the KRCS delegation launched a project for distributing food items, clothing, and school supplies to students in the governorates of Taizz, Hadhramaut, Seiyun, and Al-Mahrah. He added that during the visit, the delegation met with local authorities and governors who expressed their deep gratitude to Kuwait for its efforts in aiding the Yemeni people, and they also informed the delegation of the most critical needs of healthcare facilities, schools, medical equipment, medicines, and water projects.
Al-Oun expressed profound gratitude to the donors from Kuwait and noted that the KRCS would continue to inaugurate developmental, medical, educational, and water projects as part of Kuwait’s ongoing support for Yemen. He also praised the cooperation and coordination with the Estijabah Foundation for Humanitarian Aid and Relief, which implements KRCS projects in Yemeni governorates. — KUNA
Hofath concludes the summer session with 5212 students participating
The Kuwaiti Charitable Society for the Service of the Holy Quran and its Sciences (Hofath) announced the conclusion of the activities of its eighth summer session for the year 2024 for Quranic circles and centers, in which 5212 male and female students participated.
The Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Society, Eng. Ahmed Al-Murshed, said: By the grace of God and His favor, the Hofath Society concluded the eighth summer session successfully, as it lasted for three months starting from June to the end of August by conducting tests for the participating students, and their number reached 5212 male and female students who attended 579 Quranic circles. At the end of the session, a test was launched to measure the students’ achievement in memorizing the Holy Quran in addition to the level of progress in the session program.
Al-Murshed added: This session was distinguished by many events and activities that gained students Quranic and educational benefit, as it included a distinguished educational and recreational program directed at male and female students. The appropriate educational materials for the program were prepared and specialized educational lecturers were assigned to present them to occupy the time of our students with useful and beneficial things during the summer vacation.
He pointed out that the program of the session included several recreational activities, including various competitions, talent discovery segments, and physical and mental games.
The guide concluded by praying to God Almighty to write the reward for the generous benefactors who contributed to the projects and programs of the Quranic Preservation Charitable and Humanitarian Society, pointing out that the society continues to receive alms and zakat from charitable people through the society's website hofath.org
On World Day of Charity
Rahma International: Kuwaiti charities embody human solidarity with needy people
Director General of the International Mercy Association, Dr. Issa Nasser Al-Dhafiri, said in a press statement that what Kuwait, represented by its charitable institutions, provides in supporting afflicted peoples and needy groups represents the most wonderful meanings of human solidarity.
Al-Dhafiri pointed out in his statement on the occasion of the world's celebration of the "International Day of Charity", which falls on September 5 of each year, that Kuwait attaches great importance to charitable works as a human value that elevates the concepts of giving and generosity.
He added that Kuwait supports afflicted peoples under the directives of the political leadership represented by His Highness the Amir of the country, Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him, and his loyal Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him, and with direct follow-up from the Council of Ministers, and full supervision from the Ministries of Affairs and Foreign Affairs, to provide relief to the afflicted and affected and alleviate the severity of crises and disasters for the needy, the weak, orphans, widows and the elderly around the world.
Al-Dhafiri pointed out that Kuwaiti charitable institutions are working effectively on the continuous development and improvement of charitable works and activities in an effort to achieve distinguished performance, develop and advance charitable work mechanisms, and enhance Kuwait's pioneering role in charitable and humanitarian work.
He stressed that charitable work has become one of the prides of the State of Kuwait, its Emir, government, people, associations, institutions and individuals.
He continued: Rahma International Smarch, as one of the Kuwaiti charitable institutions, was marked by many achievements in support of the poor, needy and affected people in many countries of the world. The achievements of RIC in 2023 were the best witness to the continuation of the charitable giving of the institution and its generous donors. RIS, with the support of charitable people, completed 3,579 social projects, 1,003 relief projects, 131 educational projects, 114 health projects, 66 cultural projects, and 91 seasonal projects. In the field of small development projects, the association implemented 132 projects. Before all of that, RIS sponsored 7,673 sponsored people around the world, stressing that these projects were accomplished in constructive cooperation with our partners in charitable work, headed by the regulatory authorities in the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Social Affairs, and in the presence of many Kuwaiti ambassadors abroad. He concluded his statement by saying, “Kuwait will remain the pioneering country and the owner of humanitarian giving initiatives based on an integrated and sustainable work system whose ultimate goal is to improve the quality of Life and building a bright future for societies. Wherever the need arises, Kuwait is always present to extend a helping hand to everyone, thus embodying its humanitarian approach.”
Kuwait Cultural Week kicks off in UK
London exhibition showcases Kuwaiti-British relation in travel literature, documents
Kuwait Cultural Week kicked off on Tuesday in the United Kingdom under the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The cultural week comes as part of a series of activities between the two countries within the framework of “the Year of Kuwaiti-British Partnership.” In a statement to KUNA, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said that the events would include a number of cultural and craft exhibitions, hosted by the Kuwaiti Embassy in London.
A musical concert will be held in one of the theaters in the British capital. Ambassador Jarrah Al-Sabah pointed out that this event came as part of celebration marking the 125th anniversary of the signing of the Anglo-Kuwaiti Agreement in 1899. He praised the efforts to organize this event in London, stressing at the same time the importance of these activities in strengthening cultural and social relations between the two countries.
Kuwaiti-British relation
Honoring 125 years of Kuwaiti-British relations, the Kuwait Heritage Society organized an exhibition in cooperation with the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL). In remarks to KUNA, President of Kuwait Heritage Society Fahad Al-Abduljalil affirmed Kuwaiti-British bilateral relations. Travelers’ books, historical documents, and photographs were displayed at the exhibition.
“The relation between Kuwait and the United Kingdom is deeply rooted since the late Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah signed the Anglo-Kuwaiti agreement in 1899,” Al-Abduljalil added. The exceptional relationship between the two countries increased Kuwait’s trade, especially with India. In 1904, Captain SG Knox arrived in Kuwait, serving as London’s first political representative, and after 20 other successful British agents, the late Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah announced the cancellation of the treaty by signing Kuwait’s declaration of independence in 1961.
Kuwaiti heritage researcher Hani Al-Asousi and Associate Professor of Archaeology and Anthropology Hasan Ashkanani were key members in the exhibition as they explained these documents. The exhibition — which lasts until September 6 — was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps and Bahraini Ambassador to the United Kingdom Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa, British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis, and other officials. — KUNA
Islah Society Projects Provide quality education for all to empower future generations.
Quality and comprehensive education is one of the most important goals that modern societies seek to achieve to ensure sustainable development. This goal requires providing high-quality education opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic background. By providing equal education opportunities, obstacles to achieving equality in education can be removed, such as discrimination, poverty, and social and cultural factors.
The Importance of Comprehensive and Equal Education
Comprehensive education does not only mean providing education for all, but it requires covering all stages of life, starting from early education and reaching basic education, secondary education, higher education, and vocational training. Providing these educational opportunities contributes to building sustainable and advanced societies, where individuals can realize their full potential and contribute effectively to comprehensive development. Achieving this goal enhances economic and social development, which contributes to creating a better future for all.
The role of the Social Reform Society in supporting education
In the context of achieving this goal, the Social Reform Society implements a number of targeted educational activities and projects. These projects focus on supporting needy students and providing them with an appropriate educational environment, through programs such as student sponsorship, spending on educational centers, and distributing school supplies such as bags.
The Society's Educational Projects
In recent years, the Social Reform Society has achieved remarkable progress in supporting education. The total number of beneficiaries of educational projects amounted to about 3,061 male and female students in 2021 AD, and the number increased to reach 3,667 male and female students in 2022 AD, then rose to 5,126 male and female students in 2023 AD.
1- “Teach Me and I Will Reward You” Project:
This project aims to provide financial support to needy students who cannot afford tuition fees. About 1,386 male and female students benefited from the project in 2021, and the number increased to 2,366 male and female students in 2022, and reached 299 male and female students in 2023. In addition, the project provides a school bag that combines education and training, from which 3,340 male and female students benefited in 2023.
2- University Student Sponsorship:
This project aims to support university students who are unable to afford tuition fees, which reduces their living burdens. 182 male and female students benefited from this project in 2021, and the number increased to 479 in 2022, then rose to 1,005 in 2023.
3- Human Development:
This project contributes to training and qualifying people with disabilities and integrating them into society, and providing them with job opportunities through state institutions. About 30 male and female students benefited from the project in 2021, and the number increased to 137 in 2022, then reached 87 male and female students in 2023.
4- Education for All Center:
This center specializes in teaching students in public schools, and aims to develop them through qualitative projects aimed at building the human being. 150 male and female students benefited from the project in 2023.
5- Scholars Chair Project:
This project aims to teach and teach Islamic and Arabic sciences in a creative way that combines education and training. In 2023, 245 male and female students benefited from this project.
Through these projects, the Social Reform Society affirms its commitment to achieving the goal of ensuring quality and comprehensive education for all. These efforts not only contribute to improving the lives of individuals, but also to promoting sustainable development at the community level. Quality and comprehensive education is the cornerstone of building a bright future, and the Social Reform Society plays a leading role in achieving this goal.
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