The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) has announced its 2026 operations and volunteer plans, detailing 309 volunteer projects across 42 countries. During the launch ceremony held in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, January 21, the organisation honored donors and partners who have contributed to its relief efforts.
KSFRelief Launches 2026 Humanitarian and Volunteer Programs
The Saudi-based humanitarian center announced its 2026 volunteer programs on X, stating its plans to expand its humanitarian reach. The post outlines 309 projects across 42 countries with 7 volunteer programs.
KSRelief shared that it will implement 113 relief projects across different sectors, including food security, health, education, nutrition, water and sanitation, agriculture, and early recovery. In addition, volunteer initiatives will operate under programs such as the Saudi Pulse Volunteer Program, Saudi Noor, Saudi Sama’a, Saudi Impact (Sudan), and Saudi Hope (Syria).
Launching the 2026 Volunteer Programs Plan with 309 projects across 42 different countries. pic.twitter.com/RFO5oKGgAC
— KSrelief (@KSRelief_EN) January 21, 2026
Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and General Supervisor of KSRelief, announced the program at the launch event. The initiative builds on a decade of institutional humanitarian work with 1.4 billion beneficiaries across 112 countries through 4,091 projects.
“Over the course of a decade, the Center has been able to translate the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…so that Saudi humanitarian work has become an institutional, international endeavor,” said His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and General Supervisor of KSRelief. “Clear evidence of this is the Kingdom’s leading positions among the world’s major donors…by achieving second place globally and first in the Arab world during the year 2025.”
KSFRelief has previously been recognised for its efficiency, maintaining its position among international donors according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Platform. Its initiatives complement broader humanitarian efforts, such as those by UNDP in supporting Palestinian recovery in Gaza or WFP addressing global hunger.
The launch ceremony emphasised collaboration with government agencies, businesses, institutions, and individuals.
Date Distribution Program and Future Partnerships
The 2026 plans also include the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ gift of dates program, which will distribute 18,000 tons of dates across 73 countries. This initiative complements the center’s humanitarian portfolio and provides nutritional support to communities in need.
The launched projects remain open for contribution from partners in charity and goodwill. This collaborative model has proven effective in expanding the reach and impact of humanitarian interventions across diverse geographical contexts. Similar partnership approaches have enabled other humanitarian organisations to scale their operations and respond more effectively to emerging crises.
KSRelief continues to serve as the Kingdom’s humanitarian arm, extending assistance to populations affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and chronic humanitarian emergencies. The 2026 plans represent a scaling up of operations compared to previous years, reflecting both increased needs globally and enhanced organisational capacity to deliver aid effectively.
