King Salman Center distributes food and winter aid in 3 countries
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leading role in the humanitarian and relief field globally, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center its tireless efforts to provide assistance to those in need and those affected by disasters around the world. The latest of these efforts included the distribution of food aid and winter clothing in three Arab and African countries: Sudan, Chad, and Yemen, targeting thousands of displaced and vulnerable families.
Supporting food security in Sudan and Chad
As part of its efforts to alleviate humanitarian crises in Africa, the center intensified its activities in the sisterly Republic of Sudan. The center distributed 1,000 food baskets targeting the most vulnerable and displaced families in Kosti locality, White Nile State. Approximately 6,467 individuals benefited from this aid, which falls under the "Sudan Support" project for 2026. This initiative comes in response to the difficult living conditions faced by many Sudanese families due to the current circumstances, contributing to bridging the food gap and providing basic necessities.
In a related development, Saudi Arabia's humanitarian efforts extended to the Republic of Chad, where the center distributed 720 food baskets in the Hadjer Lamis region. These baskets benefited 720 families from the most vulnerable groups, as part of the 2026 in-kind assistance project in Chad. This project aims to support food security in resource-scarce areas and underscores the deep humanitarian ties that bind the Kingdom to the peoples of the African continent.
The “Kanaf” project and facing the Yemeni winter
In Yemen, with the arrival of winter exacerbating the suffering of displaced people, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center focused its efforts on providing warmth to affected families. The Center distributed 1,682 shopping vouchers in Al-Mawasit District of Taiz Governorate, enabling beneficiaries to purchase winter clothing of their choice from approved stores. This project benefited 1,682 individuals from displaced persons and the host community, as part of the 2026 Winter Clothing Distribution Project (Kanaf) in Yemen.
The voucher project is distinguished by granting beneficiaries freedom of choice and dignity in meeting their needs, an approach the center adopts to ensure aid reaches its recipients in a manner that preserves human dignity. This aid comes in response to the severe cold wave, particularly in mountainous areas and displacement camps that lack adequate heating.
The strategic role of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center
Since its establishment in 2015 under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the center has become the Kingdom's humanitarian arm, providing aid to more than 90 countries worldwide without discrimination. This aid encompasses a wide range of sectors, including food security, health, shelter, education, water, and sanitation.
These field movements reflect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s firm commitment to the principles of international humanitarian law, and are in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which places humanitarian and voluntary work at the heart of its concerns, to enhance the Kingdom’s position as the beating heart of the Islamic world and a major supporter of global stability and development.
