Kuwait continues global humanitarian mission with multifaceted aid

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, October 11, 2026

Kuwait is expanding its humanitarian aid through medical, relief, and development projects across Africa, the Middle East, and India, targeting vulnerable groups such as orphans, refugees, and malnourished children. These initiatives combine immediate healthcare with sustainable support, aiming to improve long-term self-reliance in conflict-affected and impoverished communities.

Kuwait continues to expand its global humanitarian efforts through a series of medical, relief, and development projects aimed at assisting vulnerable populations in conflict-affected and impoverished regions. Operating under the national initiative "Kuwait By Your Side," these programs are currently active in several countries across Africa and the Middle East.

In Sudan, the International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) has launched a year-long financial sponsorship program valued at over $135,000. The program is designed to support approximately 600 individuals from 100 families in Khartoum, Kassala, River Nile, and White Nile states. According to Ibrahim Al-Bader, IICO Deputy Director-General for Projects, the initiative specifically targets female-headed households, orphans, elderly citizens, and persons with disabilities who face significant economic challenges.

Meanwhile, in Chad, the Al-Najat Charity Society has completed three medical camps as part of its Vision 9 project. The camps facilitated 400 cataract and eye surgeries for both Chadian nationals and Sudanese refugees. Dr. Jaber Al-Wanda, Al-Najat’s Director-General, noted that each surgical procedure costs around 130 U.S. dollars, and stressed that over 1,600 patients remain on waiting lists for subsequent phases of treatment.

In Yemen, Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Social Reform Society, has launched a targeted medical campaign addressing malnutrition among children. The campaign has provided specialized treatments, therapeutic nutrition, and clinical follow-ups to more than 350 malnourished children. Additionally, in the Gaza Strip, Namaa Charity distributed school bags and essential educational supplies to 150 students. Walid Al-Kandari, Public Relations Director, stated that the aim is to protect children’s right to education while alleviating financial pressures on Palestinian families.

In India, Namaa Charity is implementing a combination of medical and developmental projects. These include conducting 100 cataract surgeries, providing sewing machines to support income-generating activities, extending direct assistance to 24 low-income families, and drilling four semi-artesian water wells. Khaled Al-Shammari, Programs Head, emphasized that integrating immediate relief with sustainable livelihood initiatives is vital to helping vulnerable communities gain long-term self-reliance.

These diverse efforts underscore Kuwait’s continued commitment to international humanitarian assistance, focusing on both urgent medical needs and sustainable development in some of the world’s most affected regions.

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