King Salman Center distributes food baskets and shopping vouchers in Hadramawt
As part of the ongoing humanitarian efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the brotherly Yemeni people, the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid to implement its ambitious relief programs in Hadramawt Governorate, aiming to improve the living conditions of the most needy groups in light of the current economic conditions.
Distribution of 40,000 food baskets concludes
The center announced the completion of the distribution of 40,000 food baskets across 12 districts in Wadi and Hadramawt Desert, as part of the Emergency Food Interventions Project in the Republic of Yemen. This aid covered vital districts including: Tarim, Al-Abr with Al-Khasha, Sayun, Shibam, Al-Sum, Sah, Al-Qatn, Ramah, Thamud, Al-Qaf, Zamakh and Manwakh, and Hajar Al-Say'ar. The project successfully reached more than 280,000 beneficiaries , reflecting the broad geographical and demographic coverage of this initiative.
Human context and strategic role
This aid comes at a time when Yemen is facing complex economic and humanitarian challenges, with UN reports indicating that millions of Yemenis are in urgent need of food assistance. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, is playing a pivotal role in bridging this food gap, not only through direct distribution but also by supporting social and economic stability in liberated areas, thus contributing to alleviating the severity of the humanitarian crisis and providing a safety net for affected families.
Winter support: the “Kanaf” project
Alongside food aid, the center paid special attention to winter needs, distributing 557 shopping vouchers in the Shibam district, enabling 557 displaced individuals to purchase suitable winter clothing. This support comes as part of the "Kanaf" winter clothing distribution project, a unique initiative aimed at protecting displaced families from the harsh cold. The project gives beneficiaries the freedom to choose clothing that suits them through the shopping vouchers, thus preserving their dignity and supporting local commerce.
Emergency response in Sah district
In a related development, the center distributed an additional 2,250 food baskets yesterday in the Sah district of Hadramawt, benefiting 15,750 individuals. Local authorities in the targeted districts expressed their deep appreciation for these interventions, describing them as high-quality and emphasizing that Saudi support is a cornerstone of the local community's resilience in the face of economic challenges.
This intensive relief effort embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s firm commitment to supporting Yemen in all areas, thereby confirming the depth of the fraternal ties and common destiny that unite the two brotherly countries.
