More than $3.4 billion has been contributed by Saudi Arabia to support 1,289 projects across 88 countries to tackle food insecurity. This funding focuses on responding to urgent humanitarian needs and investing in sustainable solutions to build local capacity and improve supply chains.
According to SPA, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), shared these figures during a panel discussion in New York. The event, titled “United Against Hunger: Realigning Global Action for Food Crises in Times of Disruption,” was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and organized by the World Food Programme, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Global Network Against Food Crises.
Al Rabeeah stated that conflicts are the primary driver of acute food insecurity. He advocated for systematic prevention and long-term resilience over the management of short-term crises.
Current KSrelief efforts include the “Seed” initiative for rural community resilience, food basket projects and the Central Kitchen Project in the Gaza Strip, and the “Rehabilitation of Damaged Bakeries” project in Syria, which has assisted over 1.4 million people.
How much has Saudi Arabia contributed to global food security and where was this announced? Saudi Arabia has contributed more than $3.4 billion to support 1,289 projects across 88 countries. This information was shared by Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief, during a high-level panel discussion in New York held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
What specific projects is KSrelief implementing to combat food insecurity? KSrelief is supporting food basket projects and the Central Kitchen Project in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, it manages the “Seed” initiative to strengthen rural community resilience and the “Rehabilitation of Damaged Bakeries” project in Syria, which has provided aid to more than 1.4 million people.
What is the primary cause of food insecurity according to Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah? Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah stressed that conflicts are the main driver of acute food insecurity in many countries. He argued that preventing food insecurity should be a top global priority, focusing on building long-term resilience and systematic prevention rather than only managing short-term crises.