By Arwa Al-Wagayan
KUWAIT, March 25 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) announced the launch of a campaign on Sunday to collect donations for 18 million people affected by the ongoing war in Yemen.
The society aims to ease living conditions for Yemenis, as there are over two million children suffering from lack of food and medical items, KRCS' Board Chairman Hilal Al-Sayer told KUNA on Saturday.
Yemen is facing one of the worst famines in the world, he said, calling on philanthropists and organizations to take contribute to the donation campaign held at KRCS' headquarters.
Al-Sayer also called on them to support KRCS' projects aiming to develop services for Yemenis in need. These projects include education, health, water resources and food.
The society will receive cash and Knet donations from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, as well as online donations through KRCS' website, he noted. (end) akw.ag