DOHA: Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has sent fresh aid comprising basic food items, blankets and heaters at a cost of QR500,000 to rescue displaced families in Iraq from cold wave.
Some 1,400 families have benefitted. They were forced to leave their homes due to unrest and took shelter in Irbil, Kirkuk and Baghdad.
RAF has distributed 1,400 baskets of basic food items, 4,000 blankets and 1,000 heaters to some 8,500 people.
The initiative was launched in collaboration with RAF’s partner in Iraq ‘AAN Association for Needy people’ to alleviate the suffering of the displaced people whose number is growing due to escalating conflicts in several governorate, RAF said in a statement.
Each family received a basket containing rice, cereal, beans, sugar, tea, edible oil, pasta and baby milk — enough for a family for a long time. Two to three blankets were also distributed based on the number of each members. Families of six were given a heater. RAF conducted a field survey before sending aid to ensure it reaches the most deserving people.
RAF has been providing humanitarian aid to 97 countries worldwide.
Donation can be made through RAF’s website, SMS system, hotline 55341818 and its collection centres across the country.
Donors can also visit RAF headquarters with contributions.
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