King Salman Center distributes winter clothes and brings joy to the children of Gaza
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center its urgent relief programs in the Gaza Strip. Large quantities of winter clothing were distributed to displaced children in refugee camps in the southern areas of the Strip, in cooperation with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage.
An initiative to break the harshness of winter
This initiative comes at a critical time, as displaced people in the Gaza Strip face harsh weather conditions with plummeting temperatures and severe cold waves, amid a critical shortage of heating and adequate shelter. The winter clothing provided has helped protect the children's tender bodies from the biting cold, offering them the warmth they lack inside their tents, reflecting the Kingdom's swift response to the urgent seasonal needs of the most vulnerable groups.
Psychological support and restoring smiles
Saudi efforts were not limited to material support; they also included a crucial moral and psychological component. The events featured diverse recreational activities aimed at helping children escape the grim atmosphere of war and displacement. These activities succeeded in bringing smiles to faces worn down by exhaustion and fear, granting them moments of joy and play—a fundamental right for every child—and contributing to their psychological well-being amidst the devastation.
Context of the Saudi popular campaign
This aid is part of the Saudi popular campaign to provide relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister. This campaign is a continuation of the Kingdom's longstanding and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, as it has consistently utilized all its resources, including air and sea bridges, to deliver food, medicine, and shelter to those affected.
The initiative's impact and the beneficiaries' gratitude
This humanitarian gesture was warmly welcomed by the beneficiary families, who expressed their deep gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, and to the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. They affirmed that this assistance came at a crucial time, easing the burden of providing winter clothing for their children amidst the lack of funds and scarcity of goods, and restoring to them the sense of security and brotherly care they have always known from the Kingdom.
