KSrelief And UK Foreign Office Sign Joint Statement To Provide Humanitarian Aid For Yemen And Bangladesh

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have committed to a $17.8 million humanitarian aid package for Yemen and Bangladesh. This agreement was formalised during the third Strategic Dialogue on International Development and Humanitarian Assistance between Saudi Arabia and the UK, held in London.

Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, alongside Baroness Jennifer Chapman, Minister of State for International Development and Africa at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, signed the joint statement. The collaboration aims to address urgent needs in both Yemen and Bangladesh through various projects.

In Yemen, a joint food security project will receive $10 million from both parties, with each contributing equally. This initiative is in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) to tackle food insecurity in the region. The funds are intended to provide essential support to those affected by ongoing conflicts.

For Bangladesh, $5 million will be allocated to a water and sanitation project for Rohingya refugees. This effort is also a shared contribution from both sides, working with the International Organization for Migration to improve living conditions for displaced individuals.

An additional $2.8 million will be directed towards food security projects specifically for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. This funding will be distributed equally by both parties and implemented in collaboration with WFP and the Integrated Social Development Effort Bangladesh. These projects aim to alleviate hunger among refugee communities.

This initiative reflects Saudi Arabia's broader commitment to global humanitarian efforts through KSrelief. By partnering with international organisations, Saudi Arabia seeks to provide vital assistance to those in need worldwide, particularly focusing on refugees facing dire circumstances.

With inputs from SPA