Charitable group Ensan's schoolbag project targets 16k children
Ensan has allocated over SR3.2 million ($853,000) for the project, with each bag costing SR200, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The money for the bags and stationary needs will be deposited into the bank accounts of parents and guardians.
Ensan has other projects to help children including providing tutors, and transport to and from school. The organization also assists in getting young people scholarships, and admission to universities, colleges and specialized institutes.
Ensan has called on the public to assist with funding for their projects via the platform https://ensan.sa/ar/shop/170.
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