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- Platform maximizes impact of charitable giving, with donations from citizens, residents during Ramadan
- Chairman of platform’s supervisory committee praises Saudi leadership for unwavering support
JEDDAH: King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donated SR70 million ($19 million) to the National Campaign for Charitable Work via the Ehsan platform in its fifth edition on Friday.
King Salman on Friday approved the launch of the 5th National Campaign for Charitable Work, via the Ehsan platform, with donations continuing throughout Ramadan to enhance charitable giving and maximize its impact, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
As an extension of the leadership’s support for charitable work in the Kingdom, King Salman made a donation of SR40 million and the crown prince donated SR30 million.
SPA reported that the campaign aims to provide opportunities for all citizens and residents to participate in charitable acts and strengthen community solidarity during Ramadan.
Majid Al-Kassabi, chairman of the Ehsan platform’s supervisory committee, expressed his gratitude to King Salman and the crown prince for their unwavering support of the platform since its inception under a royal decree in 2021.
“The 5th National Campaign for Charitable Work follows the remarkable success of previous editions,” said Al-Kassabi.
The 2024 campaign attracted more than SR1.8 billion in donations through 15 million transactions, demonstrating the Kingdom’s leadership in charitable work and sustainable development.
Donors can digitally contribute to various charitable and development fields throughout the campaign. Additionally, donations can be made toward the Ehsan Endowment Fund.
All transactions are securely processed through the Ehsan app, https://ehsan.sa, or by calling the unified number 8001247000.