Thursday, April 25, 2024/
Jordan Honors HH the Amir on State Visit/
Kuwait Sends Aid to Sudan/
Kuwait Society for Human Rights Wins EU's 2023 Chaillot Prize
Abdullah Al-Salem University Partners with IICO to Aid Scholarship Students.
The General Secretariat of Endowments contributed to 915 publications at the Islamic Book Fair
"Ghaith" and "Al-Istijaba": 30,000 Beneficiaries from the "Iftar for the Fasting " Project
Charity Organization and UNDP Hold Workshop to Measure Impact in Charitable Societies
Over 30,000 People in Kuwait and 12 Countries Benefited from the Huffaz Iftar Project
Jordan Honors HH the Amir on State Visit
HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and an official delegation visited Jordan on Tuesday. They held talks at Basman Palace, discussing bilateral ties and cooperation. The Amir congratulated King Abdullah II on his 25th anniversary of coronation and received the Al-Hussein Necklace, the highest civilian medal in Jordan. King Abdullah held a banquet in honor of the visit, as reported by KUNA.
The visit of Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Jordan has been widely covered in the Jordanian press, with the visit being seen as a significant step towards Arab coordination and pressuring the Zionist occupation to end its aggression on the Gaza Strip.
The visit was also described as an important step towards strengthening economic cooperation between the two sisterly countries. Jordanian editors-in-chief, Dr. Khaled Al-Shogran and Makram Tarawneh, praised Kuwaiti-Jordanian relations as a role model for Arab relations in political, economic, social, and security fields.
The talks in Amman focused on restoring stability in the Middle East and ending the war on Gaza. The visit also demonstrates the depth of Jordanian-Kuwaiti relations, which are characterized by coordination and understanding of the overall political and international situation. The visit is expected to boost economic cooperation and increase Kuwaiti investments in Jordan.
Kuwait Sends Aid to Sudan
Kuwait has sent its first aircraft carrying 40 tons of food, medical supplies, and ambulances to Port Sudan International Airport, as part of a humanitarian campaign launched by the Kuwait Society for Relief and eight other Kuwaiti charities to help Sudanese people affected by their country's war. The Kuwaiti initiative aims to address basic needs such as food, medicine, and shelter amid the harsh living conditions faced by the Sudanese people.
Kuwait Society for Human Rights Wins EU's 2023 Chaillot Prize
The Kuwaiti Society for Human Rights has been awarded the 2023 Chaillot Prize for the Promotion of Human Rights in the GCC region by the European Union. The prize, named after the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, recognizes actions, campaigns, projects, and lifetime achievements that promote human rights in the GCC region. The Kuwait Society for Human Rights, led by Khaled Al-Humaidi, has been recognized for their dedication to promoting and advancing human rights in Kuwait. The award was presented during a ceremony at the EU residence in Kuwait. The Kuwait Society for Human Rights, in collaboration with the European Union delegation in Kuwait, the Netherlands Embassy, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the US-Middle East Partnership Initiative, has been working tirelessly to protect the rights of migrant workers in Kuwait.
Abdullah Al-Salem University Partners with IICO to Aid Scholarship Students.
Abdullah Al-Salem University and the International Islamic Charitable Organization have signed a cooperation agreement to support scholarship students and nurture and qualify promising leaders.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Modi Al-Hamoud, Chairman of the Founding Board of Directors, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Maatouq, Chairman of the Charitable Organization's Board of Directors. The agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. Adel Al-Husseinian, Dr. Fawaz Al-Anazi, Dr. Ali Al-Mutairi, Dr. Abdul Hamid Hussein, Director General of the Charitable Organization Badr Al-Sumait, and his two deputies Abdul-Rahman Al-Mutawa and Ibrahim Al-Badr.
The agreement comes in line with the Charitable Organization's strategic plan 2022-2026, which aims to provide high-quality educational opportunities for needy students, especially the gifted.
The agreement also aims to strengthen administrative, technical, and financial aspects, contributing to raising the level of university education in Kuwait and abroad, preparing research and studies, opinion measurement, and peer-reviewed scientific articles, and establishing specialized research chairs, postgraduate studies, and professional training in the fields of service, voluntary society, and the for-profit sector.
The General Secretariat of Endowments contributed to 915 publications at the Islamic Book Fair
The General Secretariat of Endowments participated in the 46th Islamic Book Fair, held by the Social Reform Society under the patronage of Minister of Information, Abdul Rahman Baddah Al-Mutairi.
The event, which took place from April 14 to 20, featured 915 publications and 52 titles from 120 entities and publishing houses, including government institutions, public benefit associations, and educational bodies from 13 countries.
The General Secretariat of Endowments aimed to spread the culture of endowment in Kuwaiti society and introduce its distinguished achievements. The Secretariat also presented publications related to information management and documentation, such as the international coordination file for endowments in the Islamic world.
The Secretariat also promoted participation in the Kuwait International Competition for writing children's stories in the field of endowment and charitable work. The Secretariat also aimed to spread the culture of endowment among children, showcasing children's stories from the Quttoof Al-Khair project.
Al-Dalal thanked the organizers and members of the General Secretariat of Endowments for their efforts in promoting the event.
"Ghaith" and "Al-Istijaba": 30,000 Beneficiaries from the "Iftar for the Fasting " Project
The Ghaith Volunteer Team announced its efforts to distribute Iftar meals for the fasting person inside Kuwait, in a strategic partnership with the “Response and Rescue” team and Namaa Charity, as the number of beneficiaries of the project this year reached more than 30,000 beneficiaries, at a rate of 1,000 meals per day.
The Executive Director of the “Iftar for the Fasting Person” project, Abdul Wahab Al-Qenaei, said: The “Ghaith” volunteer team began its field preparations to implement the Iftar for the Fasting Person project from the first day of Ramadan, indicating that the most important objectives of the project lie in helping the segments that benefit from it to perform the obligation of fasting.
Al-Qenaei explained that the “Iftar for the Fasting Person” project has become one of the distinctive features of the holy month of Ramadan in Kuwait, with the willingness of charitable and giving people to donate to the project.
For his part, the head of the Kuwaiti volunteer response and rescue team, Sulaiman Al-Khudari, said: The team was keen to distribute meals in areas where workers are densely present, including the Mahboula area.
Al-Khudari continued: The team distributed breakfast meals for fasting people inside Kuwait to alleviate the suffering of our fellow workers, many of whom may be unable to prepare breakfast; We make it easy for them to receive ready-made meals as a gift from their brothers in Kuwait.
Charity Organization and UNDP Hold Workshop to Measure Impact in Charitable Societies
The International Islamic Charitable Organization (ICHA) and the United Nations Development Program in Kuwait have organized a workshop on "Impact Measurement and Management in Charitable Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations". The workshop aims to enhance joint contributions in sustainable development through integrated resource management practices and building a regional ecosystem based on impact-based development.
The workshop, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Tamkeen initiative, attracted 35 participants from Ministry of Social Affairs officials, boards of directors of charitable societies, and their administrative officials.
The workshop emphasized the importance of sustainability and impact measurement and management in achieving the impact of charitable programs on beneficiaries and relevant parties. The organization has successful strategic partnerships with international organizations such as OCHA, UNHCR, and the Islamic Development Bank.
Over 30,000 People in Kuwait and 12 Countries Benefited from the Huffaz Iftar Project
The Kuwaiti Charitable Society (Huffaz) has distributed Iftar meals and a Ramadan basket to over 30,000 people in Kuwait and 12 countries. The project, initiated by the Huffaz Association, aims to alleviate the suffering of fasting individuals during Ramadan.
The initiative began during the first days of Ramadan and continues throughout the holy month. The Iftar project has helped 22,743 beneficiaries in Kuwait and 358 from the Ramadan basket. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has also collaborated with the organization to revive Ramadan nights in mosques, offering lessons, Ramadan thoughts, and jurisprudence councils.
The association also held the Day of Himmah at Qur'anic memorization centers, attracting 1,389 participants.
