KUWAIT: Namaa Charity, in collaboration with the Wafaa Association for Development and Capacity Building, has launched a vital humanitarian initiative to distribute baby formula and feeding bottles to underprivileged children in the Gaza Strip. The initiative has benefited 250 children, aiming to alleviate their suffering amid a severe shortage of essential food supplies. Saad Al-Otaibi, CEO of Namaa Charity, emphasized that the project reflects Kuwait’s steadfast humanitarian commitment to supporting distressed communities. “This initiative is part of Kuwait’s ongoing relief efforts in Gaza, focusing on the most vulnerable groups, particularly infants and young children,” he said.

“We are facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with thousands of children in Gaza at risk of hunger due to the critical shortage of baby formula. It was imperative for us to act swiftly, in partnership with the Wafaa Association, to provide this urgent aid and help save the lives of helpless children,” Al-Otaibi added. He extended his sincere appreciation to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah for their unwavering support of humanitarian efforts. Al-Otaibi reaffirmed Kuwait’s dedication to standing at the forefront of global humanitarian initiatives, particularly in aiding the Palestinian people.

Marwan Muhaisen, Director of the Wafaa Association for Development and Capacity Building, praised the fruitful partnership with Namaa Charity, highlighting the critical timing of this aid. “Infants in Gaza are facing an acute shortage of milk, which directly threatens their lives. Baby formula is a lifeline for families struggling to secure food for their young children,” he said. Muhaisen expressed gratitude to all contributors who helped ease the suffering of vulnerable families in Gaza, underscoring the essential role of humanitarian cooperation in times of crisis. — KUNA