King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center provides relief to a family in Gaza: Urgent response
In a humanitarian gesture embodying the depth of fraternal ties, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to a distress call from the head of a displaced Palestinian family living in dire conditions in the Gaza Strip. This immediate response alleviated the suffering of the family, who were residing in a dilapidated shack offering no protection from the winter cold, especially given that some of their children suffer from various illnesses. This initiative is part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the brotherly Palestinian people.
Rapid field action and securing needs
Upon receiving the appeal, field teams from the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage – the implementing partner of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in the Gaza Strip – immediately mobilized to the family's location. The teams secured and erected a fully equipped shelter tent in a suitable location to protect the family from harsh weather conditions. The support extended beyond shelter to include mattresses, daily necessities, complete food baskets, and winter clothing to keep the children warm, thus contributing to a dignified and safe environment for the affected family.
The Saudi Popular Campaign: A Historical Context of Giving
This individual initiative comes as part of a broader Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister. This campaign, through the "Sahem" platform, has successfully raised substantial public donations, reflecting the unwavering Saudi popular and official solidarity with the Palestinian cause. This support is an extension of a long history of Saudi support for Palestine in various crises and international forums.
The importance of humanitarian intervention in light of the current crisis
This relief intervention is of paramount importance given the catastrophic conditions in the Gaza Strip, where UN reports indicate the displacement of the vast majority of the population and the destruction of infrastructure and homes. The displaced face immense challenges, including shortages of shelter, food, and medicine, especially with the onset of winter. Therefore, the provision of tents and winter supplies by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre is not merely in-kind assistance, but a lifeline that contributes to saving lives and protecting the most vulnerable groups, such as children and the sick, from the effects of cold and hunger.
The Saudi relief bridge: a continuous lifeline
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts are not limited to individual responses. Through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the Kingdom has established a continuous air and sea bridge to transport thousands of tons of relief, medical, and shelter aid to the Gaza Strip. These efforts are complemented by ongoing international coordination to ensure that aid reaches those who need it, thus solidifying the Kingdom's position as a leading nation in global humanitarian work and reaffirming its moral commitment to the Palestinian people.
A message of thanks and hope
For their part, the beneficiary family expressed their deep gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, emphasizing that this support came at a time when they were in dire need of assistance. The head of the family noted that the swift response of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center instilled hope and a sense of security in them, embodying the highest values of human solidarity and Arab brotherhood.
