DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has opened a new centre of social and psychological support in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS).
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Akram Nassar, Head of QRCS office in Gaza, Dr Younis Al Khatib, President, PRCS, top officials of Italian Red Cross and Danish Red Cross and PRCS personnel and volunteers.
QRCS is sponsoring the psychological support program for victims of the 2014 war on Gaza, at a cost of $135,000. Dr Nassar commended the strong relations between QRCS and PRCS, which is playing a significant role in improving the psychological conditions of Palestinians, especially at times of war, said a statement.
“The opening of this centre is part of QRCS’s continuous efforts to develop the psychological service facilities in Gaza, under its program to relieve the victims of the 2014 war on Gaza. So far, this program has covered more than 6,000 families”.
Dr Al Khatib said PRCS is looking forward to offering more social psychological support, within its strategy to work together with fellow National Societies to serve the Palestinian people.
He valued QRCS’s contribution to helping the vulnerable and the distressed around the world.The Peninsula
