ICO delegation arrives in Kyrgyzstan

A delegation from the International Charity Organisation (ICO), headed by Secretary-General Dr. Khaled Al-Khaja, is visiting Kyrgyzstan to inspect and inaugurate 70 charitable and humanitarian initiatives implemented under the organisation’s “Winter Frost” campaign, which aims to support vulnerable communities.

The projects focus on building, maintaining and furnishing homes; providing coal and firewood for heating; maintaining, renovating and heating mosques; sponsoring orphans and low-income families; and providing medical support to patients. They also include programmes to support productive families, alongside other charitable initiatives.

Dr. Al-Khaja said the visit comes as part of the Winter Frost campaign, one of the organisation’s key seasonal initiatives aimed at providing warmth and protection to vulnerable groups, particularly in countries where temperatures fall below zero.

He called on donors to contribute to supporting these initiatives and expressed appreciation for their continued support of the organisation’s campaigns throughout the year.

The visit is the first field mission conducted by the organisation in 2026. It will be followed by 12 additional visits during the year, aligned with seasonal campaigns, notably Ramadan and Eid Al Adha.

Recently, an ICO delegation visited Syria, with the aim of launching charitable and humanitarian projects in several governorates.

These include the maintenance of wells, the restoration of mosques, and the provision of 16 ambulances and 55 modern dialysis machines for hospitals.

The delegation’s visit also included inspecting 30 charitable projects being implemented by the ICO in the fields of healthcare, education, and water supply for the neediest areas, as well as the delivery of food aid to low-income families, in addition to orphan sponsorship projects, all in coordination with the relevant authorities in Syria.

Dr. Al Khaja said that these projects come as a continuation of the organisation’s charitable efforts in Syria, embodying the UAE’s approach of extending a helping hand to its brothers and translating the directives of the wise leadership to support those in need and alleviate their suffering.

He affirmed that the current phase focuses on supporting vital sectors—primarily health, education, and water—due to their direct impact on people’s daily lives.

WAM