Alwaleed donates 1,000 cars to Jeddah flood victims

**desert fox** · March 9th, 2011 06:21 PM

By ARAB NEWS
Published: Mar 8, 2011 22:02 Updated: Mar 8, 2011 22:14
JEDDAH: Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation has donated 1,000 Kia cars to victims of the Jan. 26 floods in Jeddah.
The foundation, chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, struck a deal with the South Korean car manufacturer due to its vehicles’ ease of maintenance.
On Feb. 19, the foundation donated more than 10,000 household items to help victims of the floods. “The people of Jeddah are very dear to our hearts,” said Prince Alwaleed, adding that it is the foundation's duty to help the distressed people.
Muna Abusulayman, secretary-general of the foundation, said: “We are very proud to help the reconstruction effort and help the people of Jeddah in their hour of need."
The donation to the Jeddah victims was made by the foundation following an extensive study to determine how best to meet the needs of those affected.
Air conditioners, washing machines, cookers, refrigerators and carpets were purchased from the Al-Juffali group and distributed by 300 volunteers.
The distribution of aid was carried out in coordination with various charities that have expertise and experience in relief work. The charities included Al-Bir Association, Al-Faisaliya Women's Charity, Alahya Centers, the Women’s Charity Association and Almustawda Alkhairi.
All have also been providing food for the affected victims as well as assistance in rebuilding their homes.
This was achieved through a strategic plan implemented in phases and also in coordination with the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY).

**desert fox** · March 9th, 2011 06:22 PM

The Kia cars donated by Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation for the victims of the Jan. 26 Jeddah floods. (AN photo)

http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article308214.ece

**desert fox** · March 9th, 2011 06:24 PM

Mukhang KIA RIO yung mga kotse...

wala bang foundation si GMA?

jk.

**GTi** · March 9th, 2011 07:53 PM

Say WHAT?!?! Bat nung Ondoy walang ganun sa atin?

Now all the folks in the Jeddah have a car. Wait, paano yun binibigay? Per family ba?

**desert fox** · March 9th, 2011 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by GTi

Say WHAT?!?! Bat nung Ondoy walang ganun sa atin?

Now all the folks in the Jeddah have a car. Wait, paano yun binibigay? Per family ba?

Ang pagkaka-alam ko, mga 7k to 9k ang apektadong sasakyan sa Jeddah.

siguro inimbestigahan muna mabuti yung karapat dapat bigyan ng sasakyan...lalo na yung mahihirap na Saudis.

Lugi nga expats dun, di sila kasali... para sa Saudis lang.