RAMALLAH: Kuwait’s Namaa Charity has implemented this year’s “Iftar Project” in partnership with several Palestinian organizations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, benefiting more than 168,000 people. The project was carried out in collaboration with local organizations, including Salama Charity Association, Zakat Al-Daraj Committee, Al-Wiam Charity Association, Wafa for Development and Capacity Building, and Palestine Al-Ghad for Community Development. Iftar meals reached thousands of underprivileged families in the most impoverished areas of Palestine, including Jabalia Camp in Gaza and the cities of Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqilya, and Nablus in the West Bank.

The initiative involved the distribution of more than 162,000 meals and 1,000 food baskets, benefiting over 168,000 people across different regions. The Head of Communications at Namaa Charity, Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim, stated that this year’s Iftar Project was distinguished by an innovative approach through “Ramadan Tekiyas” — charity kitchens that provide fresh, hot meals directly to fasting individuals. He emphasized that this method ensures high-quality food reaches families in need, demonstrating the efficiency of Namaa Charity’s field teams, which operate within an integrated system to serve beneficiaries in the best possible way.

Al-Ibrahim explained that the project aligns with Namaa’s humanitarian relief efforts in cooperation with organizations accredited by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He added that the initiative was not just about providing meals but also about sending a message of support and hope to the people of Palestine. “This year, we ensured that the Iftar Project was more organized and impactful through our on-the-ground teams, who worked diligently to deliver meals to those most in need while maintaining the highest standards of quality and fair distribution,” Al-Ibrahim stated.

GAZA: Workers prepare iftar meals to be distributed in several areas across Palestine. — KUNA photos

He praised the role of official Kuwaiti institutions, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Ministry of Information, and the Kuwait Air Force, in facilitating charitable and relief efforts. Their support, he noted, reflects Kuwait’s firm commitment to humanitarian causes, especially the Palestinian cause. Marwan Muhaisin, Director of Wafa for Development and Capacity Building, praised the fruitful cooperation with Namaa Charity, affirming that the Iftar Project was not just about providing food but also about “offering relief and support to families struggling with difficult living conditions.”

Muhaisin added, “Kuwait’s support, represented by its active charitable organizations, reflects the generosity of this noble nation, which always stands by its Palestinian brothers. We pray that God protects Kuwait, its Amir, its Crown Prince, and its people, and continues to bless them with prosperity and generosity.” Rami Al-Ashi, Director of the Zakat Al-Daraj Committee, also commended Kuwait’s leadership in humanitarian and charitable efforts, stating, “Kuwait has never hesitated to support the Palestinian cause in various fields, and its relief initiatives during the holy month of Ramadan are a testament to this unwavering commitment.”

Kuwait Society for Relief has also supported implementation of a humanitarian charity project in Nablus, West Bank, which included distributing shopping vouchers and iftar meals, in collaboration with The Palestinian Solidarity Charity Association. Chairman of the Solidarity Charity Association, Alaa Maqbool, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the project aims to provide continuous support to Palestinian families facing difficult conditions. He noted that 400 food baskets were distributed to these families during the holy month of Ramadan.

Maqbool added that the initiative also included the distribution of 1,193 food meals to orphaned families and humanitarian cases benefiting from the association’s services. He emphasized that the project reflects fruitful cooperation between charitable organizations and highlights the importance of humanitarian aid in improving the living conditions of those in need and providing assistance in times of hardship. Maqbool and members of the association’s administrative board expressed their deep gratitude to the State of Kuwait and the Kuwait Society for Relief, the project’s funding organization, for their continuous support of the Palestinian people. — KUNA