KUWAIT, March 3 (KUNA) -- The International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO) announced Monday the implementation of two projects-renovating homes for 15 Palestinian families in Jerusalem and providing potable water to 30,000 beneficiaries in Yemen, at a total cost of USD 440,000 (approximately KD 135,000), as part of its efforts to enhance quality of life, stability, and human dignity.
In a press statement, the organization affirmed that it funded the (Shelter) project in Jerusalem to renovate and improve living conditions for 15 impoverished Palestinian families at a cost of about USD 320,000 (around KD 98,000), underlining its commitment to fostering social stability and ensuring a dignified life for beneficiaries. It noted that the project has created a safe and healthy housing environment, particularly for children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups.
It added that in Shaqra city, Abyan Governorate, Yemen, it executed a project to supply drinking water by drilling two 30-meter deep artesian wells equipped with solar-powered submersible pumps, alongside a modern 2,000-meter water network and elevated storage tanks, at a cost exceeding USD 120,000 (about KD 37,000).
The organization stated that this project has alleviated the suffering of 30,000 beneficiaries who previously faced water scarcity and limited access, reducing waterborne diseases and easing the daily burden on women and children who had to travel long distances to fetch water.
IICO reaffirmed its commitment to launching integrated development projects aimed at improving quality of life and enhancing resilience against economic and social challenges, in line with its vision of empowering individuals through sustainable programs that promote stability and dignified living in needy communities. (end) oys.aa