The Saudi aid agency KSrelief is hosting an exhibition at UN headquarters in New York during Humanitarian Week, from Dec. 7 to 15.
Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, the permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN opened the exhibition. It was attended by William David Grisley, the former UN humanitarian coordinator for Yemen, and other Yemeni and KSrelief officials
Al-Wasil commended the projects showcased at the exhibition, highlighting the professional execution that exemplifies KSrelief’s commitment to humanitarian initiatives.
Grisley acknowledged the strategic collaboration between the Kingdom and the UN, emphasizing their joint efforts in delivering crucial humanitarian aid to the Yemeni people.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Moallem, KSrelief’s director for health and environmental aid, shed light on the pivotal role played by the center, notably through Project Masam, which has successfully cleared Yemeni lands of 424,527 mines since the start of the initiative in 2018.
He also underscored the impact of the Artificial Limbs Program, which has benefitted over 26,000 individuals in Yemen and Syria by providing high-quality prosthetics to amputees.
Shalhoub Al-Shalhoub, the exhibition supervisor, described the captivating displays, featuring interactive visual screens showcasing the center’s relief and humanitarian programs.
The exhibition also provided insights into programs specifically tailored for the Yemeni people, totaling 862 projects valued at over $4.3 billion.