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Arab Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait's Awqaf Secretariat donates half a million dinars to Gaza in humanitarian aid
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 4: The General Secretariat of Awqaf (Endowments) announced on Monday that it is allocating half a million Kuwaiti dinars (approximately USD 1.6 million) from endowment proceeds to support the national campaign aimed at aiding the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. This initiative, titled 'Fazza for Gaza - Kuwait is by Your Side,' was launched by the Ministry of Social Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), and the Kuwait Zakat House. In a statement to KUNA, Acting Secretary General of the Awqaf Secretariat, Amal Al-Dallal, emphasized that this contribution is part of Kuwait's ongoing commitment to fulfilling the pledges made by donors and reflecting the humanitarian mission of the endowment. Al-Dallal further noted that the contribution is designed to support the distressed and assist those in need. "Kuwait has a firm, unwavering position when it comes to supporting the Palestinian cause," Al-Dallal said. "This initiative reflects the humanitarian role of the State of Kuwait in providing relief to those in need, particularly in times of crisis." Al-Dallal expressed pride in the success of the Gaza relief campaign, highlighting its strong popular and governmental backing. She described it as part of a long tradition of national relief campaigns organized by Kuwait to assist not only the Palestinian people but also those suffering around the world. She extended her gratitude to the generous donors and the Kuwaiti people, thanking them for their swift response to the campaign as soon as the possibility of aid reaching Gaza became clear. 'We are proud of the nation's leadership, government, and people for their commitment to helping Gaza and its people in these difficult times,' she added. The Ministry of Social Affairs launched the urgent Gaza relief campaign on Sunday, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, and several Kuwaiti charitable organizations. The goal is to provide essential food supplies and meet the basic needs of the people in Gaza. The campaign will continue to accept financial donations until Tuesday, August 5, via the following electronic link: .
Arab Times
08-04-2025
- General
- Arab Times
Final rounds of 'Mafaaz' competition begin with 52 schools participating
KUWAIT CITY, April 8: The General Secretariat of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) announced the launch of the final rounds for the first edition of the "Mafaaz" competition, aimed at raising awareness about endowments, charitable, and voluntary work. The competition, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, involves the participation of 52 secondary and intermediate schools. Amal Al-Dallal, Acting Deputy Secretary General for Administration and Support Services at the Secretariat and Head of the Organizing Committee of the Competition, told KUNA that the "Mafaaz" competition consists of short presentations lasting no more than five minutes. These presentations, made by groups of male and female students, focus on endowments, charitable, and voluntary work. The competition is being held in the Capital Educational Area. Al-Dallal explained that the competition is open to students between the ages of 11 and 17, specifically those in secondary and intermediate school levels. A total of 52 schools from the Capital Educational Area are taking part in the final rounds. This includes 25 secondary schools (9 boys' schools and 16 girls' schools) and 27 intermediate schools (9 boys' schools and 18 girls' schools). The secondary school qualifiers began today and will run until Thursday. The judging sessions are being held at the Seville Elementary School for Girls in Kaifan from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the intermediate school qualifiers will start on Sunday and continue until Thursday, April 15, at the Fahd Al-Askar Elementary School for Boys in Kaifan. Al-Dallal emphasized that the competition's primary goals are to promote human values, instill the Sunnah of Waqf, and highlight its role in community development among young students. The initiative also seeks to strengthen the values of cooperation, participation, and altruism by helping students understand the significance of Waqf and charitable works. She further noted the importance of fostering creativity among students by providing them with opportunities to express their ideas in innovative ways, such as writing stories, creating posters, and producing short films about Waqf and charitable works.
