Riyadh: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a cooperation agreement via videoconference with a civil society organization to implement a project aimed at the economic empowerment of displaced persons, refugees, and the host community in Niger.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the agreement will focus on creating sustainable job opportunities and improving livelihoods for displaced persons and refugees. This initiative aims to empower youth and women in targeted areas by offering nine specialized training courses in fields such as automotive and motorcycle mechanics, electricity, solar energy, carpentry, plumbing, sewing, textiles, and barbering and beauty. Additionally, the project includes the establishment of seven farms equipped with artesian wells suitable for agriculture and human use in the Tillab©ri and Maradi regions. The project is expected to benefit approximately 1,028 individuals.

This assistance forms part of the broader humanitarian and relief efforts provided by Saudi Arabia through KSrelief, aimed at improving living conditions in countries in need worldwide.