As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts, Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Social Reform Society, announced the implementation of urgent relief for those affected by floods in Niger.
In a statement from Waleed Al-Bassam, Head of the Financial Resources and Development Sector at Namaa Charity, he confirmed that the campaign included the distribution of food baskets and sacrifices to more than 400 families, benefiting over 2,000 people.
Al-Bassam explained that this initiative is a swift response to the tragic circumstances faced by the population due to the floods and reaffirms Namaa’s commitment to supporting communities affected by natural disasters and alleviating their suffering. He noted that Namaa Charity is always keen to act promptly in such humanitarian crises by providing essential aid to improve the conditions of the affected people and meet their immediate needs. The charity distributed food baskets to 230 families, while distributing meat and sacrifices to 175 families.
Al-Bassam pointed out that Namaa’s relief teams work in close coordination with local authorities in Niger to ensure aid reaches the most needy families and that the maximum number of affected people benefit from the assistance.
He added: "At Namaa Charity, we take on the responsibility of supporting affected populations around the world, and we ensure that our response is swift and effective, based on principles of humanity and solidarity. We look forward to continuing our efforts to provide relief and assistance to families affected by floods in Niger and other disaster-hit areas."
Al-Bassam mentioned that, according to official statistics, severe floods in West Africa have displaced about 950,000 people and disrupted education with the start of the new school year. According to Save the Children, hundreds of thousands of displaced children are at risk of disease and hunger due to the destruction of crops and disruption of education, with schools overcrowded with displaced or flood-affected families. More than 649,000 people have been displaced in Niger, 225,000 in Nigeria, and 73,000 in Mali.
In conclusion, Al-Bassam urged the Kuwaiti and international communities to continue supporting these humanitarian efforts, stressing that such campaigns can only be realized through the collaboration of all, including charitable organizations and individuals, to ensure the continued flow of aid to those in need and to effectively and sustainably address humanitarian crises.
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