King Salman Center distributes winter clothes to students in northern Gaza

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center continued its tireless humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip, distributing a new batch of winter clothing to students in schools and educational centers in the northern part of the Strip yesterday. This initiative is part of the ongoing flow of relief aid under the Saudi popular campaign to support the Palestinian people , which aims to meet the basic needs of those affected by the current circumstances.

Field efforts and psychological support for students

Field teams from the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage – the implementing partner of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in the Gaza Strip – oversaw the distribution of winter clothing. Their efforts extended beyond providing in-kind assistance, encompassing a range of recreational activities for the students. These activities aimed to provide psychological and social support to the children, alleviate the psychological pressures they face due to the difficult conditions in the Gaza Strip, and bring smiles to their faces during these trying times.

The context of the crisis and the urgent humanitarian need

This aid is of paramount importance at present, given the complex humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, exacerbated by the onset of winter and the drop in temperatures. Thousands of students and families in the northern Gaza Strip are suffering from a severe shortage of heating supplies and winter clothing, making these relief interventions a lifeline that protects children from the harsh cold and related illnesses. Through these initiatives, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working to bridge the significant gap in basic needs created by the ongoing events.

The Kingdom's historical and pioneering role

This distribution is an integral part of a series of ongoing humanitarian interventions carried out by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. These efforts are based on a long history of Saudi support for the Palestinian cause on all political, humanitarian, and developmental levels. Since the launch of the popular campaign, the Kingdom has established air and sea bridges to transport thousands of tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials, thus reaffirming its unwavering commitment to standing with the Palestinian people.

The impact of aid on the educational reality

Providing winter clothing for students directly contributes to supporting the continuation of the educational process (in areas where available), as the cold weather hinders children's ability to learn or attend school. By providing warmth and protection, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strengthens the resilience of families and reaffirms its global humanitarian mission, which transcends borders to reach those in need in the most dire circumstances.