KSrelief provides critical support across nations
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's aid agency KSrelief continues to make a significant global impact, providing critical assistance to some of the world's most vulnerable communities.
In Sudan, KSrelief distributed 2,037 food baskets in two days to displaced families in Blue Nile State, benefiting 9,671 people.
In Afghanistan, the agency completed the Saudi Noor program to combat blindness in Herat and Balkh provinces, in cooperation with Al-Basar International Foundation.
The volunteer medical team examined 6,894 patients and performed 711 surgeries, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
In Yemen, KSrelief is restoring and rehabilitating houses in Socotra governorate. The project, involving 15 volunteers, will continue until May 31.
The team visited homes and selected some for rehabilitation based on project criteria, according to the report.
In the Syrian Arab Republic, KSrelief concluded a week-long Saudi Amal project in Damascus with 86 medical volunteers.
The projects covered adult cardiac surgery, catheterization, orthopedic surgery, prosthetics and rehabilitation, pediatric surgery, pediatric urology and blindness prevention.
Since its launch in May 2015, KSrelief has carried out 3,435 projects worth more than $7.9 billion across 107 countries, in partnership with more than 317 organizations.
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