Kuwait Red Crescent Society humanitarian work in Lebanon undeniable
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Mubarak Al-Hajri
BEIRUT Jan 9 (KUNA) -- As the 50th anniversary of establishment approaches Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) continues to provide relief assistance to the needy and misfortunate around the globe.
In Lebanon KRCS's humanitarian efforts had been ongoing since the Israeli aggression on the country in 2006 and continued with the advent of the Syrian conflict which began in 2011.
Speaking to KUNA on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the society head of volunteering department at KRCS Dr. Musa'ad Al-Enizi said that under the guidelines set by the Kuwaiti leadership the society had been able to help the needy in Lebanon.
Thousands of Lebanese and Syrians affected by numerous conflicts throughout the years had been able to benefit from KRCS humanitarian work affirmed Al-Enizi noting that relief aid consisted of foodstuff handouts necessities generous sums of money and various projects aimed at decreasing the suffering of the impoverished.
Gratitude was also reflected by statements on part of Lebanon officials who affirmed that KRCS had been playing a pivotal role in helping people in the country.
Minister of Social Affairs Rashid Derrbas said that the generosity extended by the people of Kuwait through the KRCS and other humanitarian and charitable authorities is evident of the GCC country's strong conviction to help others.
The relief aid extended to the Syrian refugees during their plight is also another indication of Kuwait's generous helping hand said the Minister.
General Secretary of the Lebanese Red Cross Society George Kettaneh also reflected similar notions of gratitude towards Kuwait and the KRCS.
He thanked Kuwait's Amir His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for providing his direction to help the needy around the global and especially in the Arab region affirming that such gesture was not unfamiliar from the generous Arab leader.
He also commended the existing cooperation between KRCS and the Lebanese Red Cross affirming that the two humanitarian organizations have been cooperation together on numerous occasions to help both the Lebanese and other individuals from various nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. (end) mah.gta
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