The effort coordinates Singapore's state and community resources with regional entities to overcome complex border approval systems and secure dependable delivery routes into the territory. Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad assessed ground operations firsthand during recent visits to Palestine Hospital and the Rafah border crossing. Working from these operational insights, participating charities are coordinating immediate winter relief efforts focused on critical healthcare supplies and food.
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SG for Humanity combines community groups and government resources to improve the last-mi…: SG for Humanity combines community groups and government resources to improve the last-mile delivery of relief supplies.
Participating agencies assess operational success by whether critical goods reach affecte…: Participating agencies assess operational success by whether critical goods reach affected families rather than by raw dispatch volumes.
Ground assessments conducted across Egypt and Saudi Arabia are directing upcoming shipmen…: Ground assessments conducted across Egypt and Saudi Arabia are directing upcoming shipments of food and medical aid for winter.
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Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad, who is on a visit to Egypt, says there are still logistical challenges in getting aid into Gaza.
SINGAPORE: A new Singapore network aims to strengthen the last-mile delivery of aid into Gaza by deepening partnerships with humanitarian organisations in the Middle East.
SG for Humanity is the new network that brings together the government, humanitarian organisations and the community to strengthen Singapore's assistance for people affected by the crisis in Gaza.
The network's four initial partners are Humanity Matters, Mercy Relief, Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) and the Singapore Red Cross (SRC).
Speaking to the media in a virtual interview from Egypt on Friday (Nov 13), Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said navigating the logistics of transporting aid into Gaza could be challenging for organisations on their own.
The network can help groups partner with the right entities in Egypt and Gaza to ensure the aid is sustained and supported, he said, adding it would also help ensure that operations do not “fall afoul of authorities and approvals and protocols”.
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