Cairo: The International Islamic Council for Da'wah and Relief (IICDR) convened in Cairo on Monday, bringing together representatives from 33 international charities, including Kuwait's Al-Najat Charitable Society and International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO). Chaired by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmad Al-Tayeb, the two-day meeting is set to explore strategies to enhance charitable activities and motivate young people to engage in volunteering.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Najat's Board Chairman, Faisal Al-Zamel, stated that the primary goal of the gathering is to achieve high-level coordination and integration among charities while developing unified concepts for engaging young people in charitable endeavors. The meeting also aims to address the aftermath of natural disasters and provide support to war victims and refugees globally.
Al-Zamel further noted that the council has unanimously appointed the IICO's chairman, Jamal Al-Nouri, as the deputy chairman of the IICDR. This appointment signifies the trust in Kuwait's effective charitable leadership and its prominent humanitarian contributions.