KRCS distributes Eid coupons to needy families
KUWAIT CITY, July 7, (KUNA): The Kuwait Red Crescent Society announced Wednesday, the distribution of Eid Al-Adha coupons for the benefit of 2,500 needy families inside the country who are registered in the association’s statements.
Director of the Society’s Local Aid Department, Maryam Al-Adsani, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the distribution of Eid Al-Adha coupons to needy families is in addition to the Kuwait Red Crescent Society’s continuous projects in providing multifaceted assistance to these families.
She added that this campaign aims to bring a smile and joy on the faces of children, women and the elderly, stressing the association’s keenness to support needy families and alleviate them with the approaching Eid Al-Adha.
Beneficiaries
She explained that the beneficiaries of the aid will go to take the sacrifice meat from the shops designated to cover their needs on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, which contributes to establishing a spirit of joy for everyone.
She indicated that the assistance provided by the association to needy families inside Kuwait includes widows, orphans, divorced women, people with special needs, the sick, and the elderly and lowincome people.
Al-Adsani stated that the distribution of coupons is based on the association’s database with information about families in all governorates of the State of Kuwait. She drew attention to the association’s interest in extending bridges of cooperation and humanitarian and charitable partnership with benefactors who support its humanitarian efforts so that their donations reach the needy and other segments of society.
She indicated that the association receives all alms and zakat from citizens and residents for distribution to the poor and the needy, noting that Kuwait’s giving will not stop helping the needy, whether inside or outside it.
The Guest Show features Dr Amir Ahmed
On July 8, The Guest Show (TGS) on Radio Kuwait will present Dr Amir Ahmed, President of The Indian Doctors Forum (IDF), a premier organisation of leading health professionals in Kuwait. The last one and a half years have been an extraordinarily challenging time, especially for health professionals in Kuwait and around the world.
The government of Kuwait is engaged in a relentless struggle against the pandemic. And members of the Indian Doctors Forum including doctors and nurses have played a crucial role in this battle.
Not only have they borne the psychological burden of fighting an invisible enemy, they are experiencing the physical stress of working in a risky environment. These doctors and nurses are the true warriors of Covid -19 because of their bravery and commitment.
On The Guest Show, Dr Amir Ahmed speaks of his journey as a physician, of the journey of IDF as an organization, the contribution of Indian health workers to the fight against the pandemic, the psychological burden and physical challenges of the last one year.