RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief continues to deliver vital humanitarian assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable people.

In Kenya, a KSrelief volunteer medical team performed 28 cochlear implant surgeries for children in a single day, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. 

They also provided speech and language rehabilitation for the children and held education sessions for their families. 

In the Syrian Arab Republic, KSrelief distributed 650 clothing bags to orphaned children in Al-Bab, Afrin, and Akhtarin in Aleppo governorate. 

The bags included new clothes suitable for children of various ages, to meet their needs and bring them joy. 

In Jordan, KSrelief concluded its 30th volunteer program at the Zaatari refugee camp, involving 12 medical volunteers. 

During the week-long campaign, the team provided healthcare to 1,141 beneficiaries, offering treatments in dermatology, gynecology, oncology, pediatrics, family medicine, and physical therapy.

In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 176 shelter bags and 45 tents in Al-Shihr district, Hadramout governorate, benefiting 1,056 individuals. 

In Sudan, KSrelief distributed 1,660 food baskets to displaced and needy families in Ad-Daba, Northern State, benefiting 9,960 individuals. 

Since its launch in May 2015, KSrelief has implemented 3,393 projects worth nearly $7.9 billion across 106 countries, in partnership with more than 309 organizations.

RIYADH: The organizers of Saudi Arabia’s Environment Week are aiming to increase public engagement to secure a thriving and greener future for the country.

The event began on Sunday and was attended by Environment, Water and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir.

Reema Obaid, one of the participants, told Arab News: “We are here at the environmental awareness initiative, which is raising awareness about our environment for a healthier and greener environment.”

Obaid explained that children can gather at her booth to plant seeds or cuttings. Then they can either take their plants with them or donate them to national parks in the Kingdom.

Another activity is “Green Leader,” under the nation’s Environment Fund. It is a green bus symbolizing the country’s sustainability journey from the past to the present.

Weed Al-Balawi, a participant in the initiative, said they designed it to “deliver major concepts regarding sustainability, resource conservation, ancestral heritage, and technology in environmental conservation.”

The aim was to ensure a “simple and enjoyable way to benefit the target group, which is the age group from primary to intermediate school,” said Al-Balawi.

She said the education stations at the event were created for the public to experience how people used sustainable practices in the past on a daily basis to coexist with nature and biodiversity.

The final station at the event showed current practices, which includes how people are now using technology to protect the environment, said Al-Balawi.

One of the examples displayed was the camel’s watering place, where people would dig a small well for the animals next to the one they used for drinking.

This ancient technique was used to prevent diseases spreading from animals to humans, and to reduce the amount of wasted water.

The theme of this year’s event is “Our Environment is a Treasure” and will be held until April 26.

A highlight was the debut of the National Environmental Performance Index, a strategic tool to monitor progress and guide policy.

There were 13 agreements signed between the ministry’s entities and the private sector to improve collaboration in environmental projects.