Abu Dhabi:The Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endowment has contributed 10,000 winter kits containing 70,000 items of clothing and heating supplies as part of the 'Winter Clothing' initiative launched by Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The initiative aims to support one million beneficiaries in the Gaza Strip, alleviating the suffering of residents and helping them cope with harsh winter conditions.
According to Wam, Hamoud Al Afari, Director of UAE Relief Operations under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, stated that the winter kits were packed at Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities. The preparation involved broad participation from student and community volunteers who contributed to the aid shipment to the Gaza Strip.
Al Afari highlighted that this participation embodies the values of solidarity and generosity, reflecting the role of young people, educational institutions, and humanitarian organizations in supporting on-the-ground relief efforts. He affirmed that the endowment's contribution continues the UAE's longstanding approach of assisting those in need and providing relief to affected communities, reinforcing its commitment to meeting the essential needs of the Palestinian people.
He also revealed that the total volume of humanitarian aid delivered to the Gaza Strip has exceeded 131,000 tonnes, with a total value of US$4.16 billion. This accounts for 46% of all aid provided to the Strip worldwide. Al Afari expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to all organizations involved in and supporting these humanitarian efforts.