King Salman Relief Center launches food basket project in several countries
A Saudi humanitarian initiative that transcends borders
As part of its global humanitarian role, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center launched the “Food Basket” project in several brotherly and friendly countries in Africa and Asia, aiming to provide food security for the most vulnerable groups and alleviate their suffering. This initiative is an extension of the ongoing relief efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, to promote the values of human solidarity and support affected communities around the world.
Background on the pioneering role of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center was established in May 2015 under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to serve as a leading international center for coordinating and delivering humanitarian and relief assistance. Since its inception, the Center has implemented thousands of projects in dozens of countries worldwide, covering vital sectors such as food security, health, shelter, water and sanitation, and education, without discrimination based on race or religion. The "Food Basket" project, launched periodically, reflects the Center's commitment to combating hunger and malnutrition and contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 2, which aims to eradicate hunger.
Project details in beneficiary countries
Guinea Conakry
In the capital, Conakry, the project was launched in the presence of the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Guinea, Dr. Fahad bin Eid Al-Rashidi. The project aims to distribute 8,400 food baskets containing essential items, benefiting approximately 50,000 individuals in the cities of Conakry, Debreka, Mamou, Kankan, and Nzérékoré.
Republic of Djibouti
The center also launched the project in Djibouti in the presence of the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Mutrik bin Abdullah Al-Ajaleen. The project aims to distribute 6,715 food baskets, benefiting approximately 40,000 individuals from the most vulnerable groups in various regions of the country.
Islamic Republic of Mauritania
In Nouakchott, the center launched the project in the presence of the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Raqabi. The project will distribute 8,402 complete food baskets, benefiting, God willing, approximately 42,000 individuals in several Mauritanian provinces.
Kingdom of Cambodia
In Asia, specifically in the capital city of Phnom Penh, the center launched the project in the presence of Abdullah Al-Houshan, the Chargé d'Affaires at the Saudi Embassy in Vietnam and non-resident Ambassador to Cambodia. The project aims to distribute 8,850 food baskets, benefiting more than 53,000 individuals in nine different regions, thus contributing to meeting the food needs of vulnerable families.
The importance and expected impact of the project
The “Food Basket” project is of paramount importance at the local, regional, and international levels. Locally, the project provides direct and vital support to beneficiary families, ensuring their access to essential food and alleviating their economic burdens. Regionally and internationally, these initiatives reinforce the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s position as a key player in global humanitarian work, deepen ties of friendship and cooperation with beneficiary countries, and highlight the Kingdom’s humanitarian spirit and its commitment to assisting those in need worldwide.
