Mohammed Al-Shaya’s Efforts Are a Model of Creativity and Giving

By Sheikha Suhaila Al-Sabah
Managing Editor

On August 19 Kuwait celebrated the World Humanitarian Day, an occasion to renew the world’s praise for its pioneering humanitarian stances, particularly the efforts of its charitable institutions, which have made giving an authentic characteristic of the nation. This celebration is led by Dr Mohammed Al-Shaya, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Safa Charitable and Humanitarian Society.

This celebration witnesses growing international appreciation for Kuwait’s leadership in the charitable field and the unique humanitarian initiatives achieved by its loyal citizens. This occasion provides an opportunity to highlight Kuwait’s significant humanitarian achievements, which have contributed throughout its history to promoting sustainable development in communities, achieving stability in charitable work, improving human lives, and providing a decent living for needy groups around the world.

Kuwaiti charitable organizations, led by the Al-Safa Charitable and Humanitarian Society, have become prominent figures in humanitarian work, extending their generous hand to all those in need and implementing unique local and international projects that have elevated charitable work to the highest levels.

Kuwait has affirmed its worthiness to be a global humanitarian center, under the wise leadership and generous Kuwaiti people, who are inherently charitable. This charitable organization provides support and assistance to those in need and afflicted, and its distinguished achievements are a living testament to the leadership and sustainability of Kuwaiti charitable work. This stems from a firm belief that humanitarian work is a noble mission that requires dedication and sincerity..

Since its independence, the state has been committed to providing humanitarian aid and supporting the vulnerable, to the point that humanitarian work has become a fundamental pillar of its national identity. Kuwait was officially honored as a Humanitarian Center in September 2014, in international recognition of its exceptional efforts and continued commitment to just humanitarian causes.

On this occasion, Kuwait commemorates the sacrifices of humanitarian aid providers around the world, emphasizing the importance of international community solidarity to enhance humanitarian sustainability and alleviate the burdens on those working in this field. This is particularly true in light of the increasing challenges, including the suffering of the Palestinian people under the scourge of occupation.

This requires protection and accountability mechanisms to ensure that aid reaches those in need safely and effectively, and that humanitarian work continues in the most difficult circumstances. In this context, the Al-Safa Charitable and Humanitarian Society, under the leadership of Dr. Mohammed Al-Shaya, continues to implement its sustainable development programs across various sectors, including orphan sponsorship projects, support for needy families, and the construction of mosques, educational, and health centers in several countries.

These projects aim to achieve comprehensive development for the beneficiary communities and establish an advanced model of charitable work that focuses on long-term impact and sustainability, within a strategic vision that enhances the capabilities of local communities and empowers them to become self-reliant. The Society also pays special attention to the professional development and training of humanitarian workers, believing that the human element is the cornerstone of any charitable effort’s success.

The Society organizes specialized workshops and training courses to raise the efficiency of its staff and develop their skills in managing humanitarian projects, in cooperation with local and international training institutions, and to implement global best practices in charitable and volunteer work. On the technical and digital front, the Society is keen to keep pace with modern developments to improve the efficiency of its operations and expand the scope of its humanitarian impact. It has invested in developing advanced digital platforms that facilitate the interaction of donors and beneficiaries with its programs and services, and provide transparent mechanisms for monitoring project implementation and measuring their impact.

This enhances trust between the Society and the community and achieves higher levels of transparency and accountability.

Under its wise leadership, the Society affirms its continued commitment to its noble humanitarian mission, working to expand its services to include new regions around the world in need of support and assistance, and strengthening Kuwait’s position as a global center for humanitarian work by presenting distinguished models of giving and creativity in the service of humanity.

It also calls on the international community to redouble efforts to address contemporary humanitarian challenges and support initiatives aimed at building a more just and peaceful world. Kuwait’s efforts, led by its charitable institutions and dedicated citizens, represent a global model of giving and humanitarian work.

They reflect the message that goodness knows no boundaries and that humanity is the common denominator that unites peoples and creates hope in the most difficult circumstances. Kuwait remains a beacon of cultural and humanitarian radiance and a role model for giving for the good of all humanity.