Al Rahma Global, a Kuwaiti charity, has launched an initiative to provide humanitarian aid to Yemeni refugees in Djibouti. The charity distributed 1,000 food baskets to refugee families in the Obok region. Each basket contained essential food items, including rice, sugar, flour, dried milk, and cooking oil. This effort aims to help families meet their daily living needs.
The distribution ceremony was attended by a high-ranking delegation from Al Rahma Global, led by Sheikh Walid Al Suwailem, head of the charity's relief and rapid intervention unit. Djibouti's Minister of Social Affairs and Solidarity, and representatives from the charity's implementing partner, Snidar Al Khair, and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity were also present. This initiative is part of a broader humanitarian effort to support Yemeni refugees.
Al Rahma Global plays a significant role in supporting relief programs and social projects, providing essential assistance and contributing to initiatives that improve living conditions for families affected by crises. The charity's efforts focus on delivering aid to those in need, in coordination with local institutions and concerned authorities. This ensures that assistance reaches those who need it most and enhances the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions.
Sheikh Walid Al Suwailem expressed his gratitude to the government and people of Djibouti for their efforts in hosting Yemeni refugees. He emphasized the importance of continued humanitarian work and cooperation with concerned parties to address the basic needs of refugee families. Al Suwailem highlighted that humanitarian initiatives reflect the values of solidarity and compassion among nations.
Djibouti's Obok region governor, Moussa Adam Migne, thanked Al Rahma Global for its humanitarian interventions and support for Yemeni refugees. He praised the partnership with charitable institutions in supporting government efforts to improve the situation for refugee families. Migne emphasized that coordination between official parties and humanitarian institutions enhances the impact of assistance.
Al Rahma Global also organized a specialized medical convoy for Yemeni refugees in a central camp near Obok city. The convoy, which included specialist doctors from Belbala Hospital, provided free medical consultations, examinations, and medication to 500 refugees. Medical services included general surgery, internal diseases, urology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and orthopedic surgery.
The initiative also included distributing 2,000 cans of baby milk to nursing mothers, supporting the nutritional needs of children and enhancing healthcare for mothers and their children. These efforts reflect Al Rahma Global's diverse humanitarian interventions, combining food assistance with healthcare services to address the basic needs of Yemeni refugees in Djibouti.
Key points
- Al Rahma Global distributed 1,000 food baskets to Yemeni refugees in Djibouti's Obok region.
- The charity provided medical services to 500 refugees through a specialized medical convoy.
- The initiative aims to support Yemeni refugees and alleviate their living challenges.
