The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 620 hygiene kits to displaced and vulnerable families in Sennar, Sudan, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Around 3,100 individuals benefited from this imitative which is a part of a project aimed at providing urgent shelter assistance to Sudan this year.
Furthermore, KSrelief distributed 435 shelter bags to the neediest families in Ad-Damar in Sudan, benefiting 2,175 people.
KSrelief has recently participated in the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) held in New York from July 8 to 18.
During the session, Saudi representatives reviewed the center’s efforts to achieve the Saudi Vision 2030 and its pursuit to be a key player in fulfilling the sustainable development goals, as follows:
Goal 1: No Poverty
KSrelief provided $77 billion in aid through 335 projects to alleviate poverty.
Goal 2: No Hunger
The center also provided $2.1 billion to eliminate hunger through 792 projects.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
$1.2 billion was provided for good health and well-being.
Goal 4: Education Goal
The center spent $162 million for quality education.
Goal 14: “Life Below Water” Goal
The center provided $18 million to alleviate the effects of natural disasters.
For example, the center addressed the risks of the oil spill from the “Safer” tanker anchored off the coast of the Red Sea.
Goal 17: Signing Partnerships
KSrelief allocated $5.7 billion to 92 low- and middle-income countries to establish partnerships with international organizations and civil society institutions.
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