Humanitarian and relief work is one of the main priorities in Kuwait, which is known for its humanitarian initiatives in several regions of the world, said a senior official of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Friday.
Deputy Chairman of KRCS Anwar Al-Hasawi made the remark to KUNA on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, which falls on August 19.
The volume, level and nature of the aid provided by Kuwait with all its governmental and non-governmental institutions confirms the importance of the role that the state contributes to in international humanitarian and relief work, he said.
Humanitarian work reduces the effects of disasters and crises while spreading the humanitarian message in time of conflicts, which also provides opportunities to strengthen social ties between people and contributes to creating societies capable of facing challenges, he pointed out.
Throughout the course of KRCS since 1966, the work in it was based on humanitarian initiatives with the idea of benevolence, giving, providing assistance to the needy, meeting their basic needs and completing development projects, which are the development goals of KRCS, Al-Hasawi explained.
KRCS, together with the international community and various state institutions, marks World Humanitarian Day in honor of the memory of humanitarian workers, commending the efforts undertaken by the United Nations and its humanitarian organizations in providing the humanitarian needs of those who deserve it around the world, he stated
Source: Kuwait News Agency