Kuwaiti village in Turkey gives Syria refugees new lease of life
Lion’s share of aid earmarked for young girls
Khansa Al-Saeed teaches computer lessons for Syrian refugees at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber
Al-Sabah village.
KILIS, Turkey, Dec 1, (KUNA): Kuwait’s relief aid given out to Syrian refugees has paid dividends in mitigating their misery, at a time where the number of refugees has increasingly been on the rise.
The lion’s share of that aid has been earmarked for young Syrian refugee girls, where a social center, part of the “His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah” village project in the south-central city of Kilis, caters to their needs and ambitions.
Moreover, the village is home to a social center designed to provide young refugee girls with the opportunity to hone their skills, allowing them the chance to assimilate into society, a prospect that brings palpable joy to these girls.
The biggest humanitarian conflict since World War II, the Syrian conflict has induced a refugee crisis of unspeakable proportions, where citizens of this war-torn nation have deserted their homeland in a desperate attempt to save their lives, most of whom now reside in refugee camps provided by the Turkish government.
Furthermore, the village comprises 1,248 domiciles that accommodate some 15, 000 refugees, along with a co-ed school and a library. The village also encompasses a nursery and a social center that provides computer lessons for girls, in addition to courses on manual labor.
Khansa Al-Saeed, a computer teacher at this center, said that she is grateful to His Highness the Amir’s humanitarian efforts which instilled in young refugees feelings of sheer bliss.
Al-Saeed pointed out that the social center is currently accommodating 35 female pupils.
Similarly, art teacher Mazna Mustafa noted that the center allows individuals with innate talent to further excel by showcasing their artistic prowess, as she thanked Kuwaiti charities for their incessant support.
Laura Darbala, a rug maker, expressed her appreciation of Kuwait’s humanitarian efforts, hailing the village project as a humanitarian and philanthropic landmark.
She also added that the village contains all sorts of facilities and centers that allow young girls to spend their time wisely and productively.
On the border with Syria, the population of Kilis is 90,000 citizens, along with a total of around 100,000 Syrian refugees. Through innumerable projects and endeavors, Kuwait, long a bastion of humanity, continues to set the precedent for humanitarian and philanthropic work.