The Representative of United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the Gulf Area Eltayeb Adam underlined the significant role of Kuwait in humanitarian and development fields, especially in childcare, locally and internationally.

Speaking to KUNA after meeting the Secretary General of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Maha Al-Barjas Wednesday, Adam commended the close partnership and constructive cooperation between UNICEF and KRCS, extolling KRCS’ role in supporting children in countries suffering from natural disasters and famine.

The crises of some countries and the famine in them have led to malnutrition to residents of mothers and children, especially Yemen, Somalia and Sudan, he said, urging for concerted international efforts to provide them with humanitarian support.
Similarly, Al-Barjas stated to KUNA that children are the most vulnerable groups impacted in times of crises; therefore improving living conditions is a priority to galvanize the social development process.

Both sides discussed several joint projects connected to humanitarian relief in deprived countries, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between KRCS and UNICEF, she added.

KRCS and UNICEF have the same message of helping the most deprived groups through various humanitarian relief undertakings, she stressed, hoping to strengthen areas of partnership between both sides and implement joint programs that take into account the needs of children in all fields.

KUNA