Riyadh: On International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering women, recognizing their vital contributions to sustainable development and societal progress.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through KSrelief, has prioritized women’s empowerment in the world’s most vulnerable communities. To date, KSrelief has implemented 1,072 projects dedicated to supporting women in 79 countries, with a total value exceeding $723.9 million. These initiatives aim to provide essential aid, enhance economic opportunities, and strengthen women’s role in shaping societies and building future generations.
These projects include initiatives to assist and economically empower Yemeni women through vocational and business training programs and by providing the necessary tools to help them secure sustainable income. These efforts contribute to improving their livelihoods and those of their families.
Moreover, the center plays a critical role in protecting women and girls affected by gender-based violence by strengthening the capacity of governmental and non-governmental institutions to respond to such cases. Awareness campaigns are conducted to promote women’s and girls’ rights, and psychological, social, and legal support services are provided to survivors. Additionally, KSrelief helps establish shelters for those in need of protection.
To support women’s healthcare, the center has carried out voluntary medical programs, including surgical procedures in obstetrics and gynecology, across multiple countries, such as Yemen, El Salvador, Mauritania, Gambia, and Cameroon. Further initiatives address severe malnutrition among children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers by providing essential healthcare services in underprivileged regions.
Since its establishment, KSrelief has implemented 3,361 projects across 106 countries, with a total value exceeding $7 billion, benefiting millions of vulnerable individuals without discrimination.
