KUWAIT: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charity Society signed an annual grant agreement on Sunday to support Syrian refugee families in Jordan. The agreement reflects ongoing humanitarian cooperation between the two sides and underscores Kuwait’s continued commitment to aiding vulnerable communities across the region.
In a press statement, UNHCR Representative in Kuwait Nisreen Rabian said the agreement will support the agency’s cash assistance and self-reliance programs, utilizing funds raised during the joint winter campaign held between November 2024 and March 2025. Rabian noted that the contributions from the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charity Society will enable UNHCR to provide monthly multi-purpose cash assistance to 346 refugee families — comprising approximately 1,731 individuals — over a period of nine months. This assistance is aimed at helping families meet essential daily needs and improve their living conditions. “The signing of this agreement is a testament to the strong and enduring partnership between UNHCR and the Al-Nouri Society,” Rabian said, expressing appreciation for the vital role played by Kuwaiti charitable organizations in supporting refugee populations worldwide. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charity Society, Jamal Al-Nouri, emphasized that this is the fifth agreement signed with UNHCR since 2020.
He noted that thousands of families have already benefited from previous collaborations, and expressed the society’s hope to expand the partnership in the coming year in light of the growing needs of displaced populations across the region. “With the support of the Al-Nouri Society, UNHCR will be better equipped to address urgent humanitarian needs while also promoting long-term self-reliance for Syrian refugees in Jordan,” he added. The agreement further strengthens Kuwait’s reputation as a leading humanitarian donor and a reliable partner in global efforts to assist refugees and displaced persons. — KUNA
