Amman, February 9 (BNA) Following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, to the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, led by His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to supervise the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees, the Fund and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees signed an agreement to provide urgent relief aid to Syrian refugees. Brotherly Syrian refugees in Jordan.
On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the King for his permanent support for the Health Care Corporation, and for the honorable supportive humanitarian stances towards the needy and the afflicted in brotherly and friendly countries around the world, on the basis of the global human ties that unite all the peoples of the world. . the world together.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser praised the gesture and directives of His Majesty the King to support Syrian refugees in Jordan who suffer from harsh climatic conditions during the winter, praising the continuous support of the health care facility from the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser confirmed, based on the royal directives, that the King Hussein Cancer Foundation continues its field efforts to support Syrian refugees, especially in Jordan, noting that His Majesty is closely following the situation of Syrian refugees.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser indicated that the humanitarian aid comes within the framework of the Kingdom’s support for Jordan’s humanitarian efforts to host and assist Syrian refugees.
Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed, Secretary-General of the Health Care Corporation, extended his deepest thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister for their continuous support to the Healthcare Corporation, praising His Highness Sheikh Nasser’s tireless follow-up.
The advisor and representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the Gulf Cooperation Council, Khaled Khalifa, praised the agreement and praised Bahrain’s leading role in supporting Syrian refugees, out of its commitment to its humanitarian and fraternal duties.
He said that under the agreement, the Health Care Fund will support nearly 100,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan by providing cash assistance to 253 refugee families living in urban areas (about 1,000 refugees) over the next six months through its cash assistance program. To UNHCR, to enable them to secure their immediate needs, such as paying rent and bills, buying food and being able to afford medicines. In addition, cash assistance will be distributed to approximately 20,000 Syrian refugee families in Jordan’s Zaatari camp, to cover cooking gas expenses during the period from January to June of this year.
Khalid Khalifa praised the humanitarian role played by the Kingdom of Bahrain through the Royal Humanitarian Foundation.
“We are grateful for the trust and partnership with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, represented by its Chairman of its Board of Trustees, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He said that this generous contribution is timely, and we hope it will alleviate some of the challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic and limited livelihoods, which are further exacerbating the living conditions of refugee families, adding that “the cash assistance will enable the refugees to secure their basic needs and prioritize their spending in a dignified manner.” .
He praised Bahrain’s stances towards refugees, noting that it is one of the first countries that helped afflicted countries and peoples, citing building schools and homes, as well as providing water resources for refugees and displaced people in many countries, without discrimination on the basis of. on gender, religion or nationality.
He stressed that the distinguished humanitarian efforts made by the Kingdom’s leadership, government and people are exemplary, adding that the international community appreciates Bahrain’s distinguished role in providing relief aid to ensure social and economic stability for countries affected by conflicts and natural disasters.
The Bahraini Ambassador to Jordan, Ahmed Al-Ruwai, praised the directives of His Majesty the King to provide relief aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan.
He also praised the government’s keenness, led by His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Nasser, in supporting the needy through the King Hussein Cancer Foundation.
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