S$6.1 million raised by S'pore public donated for humanitarian aid to Gaza
RLAF handed over the cheque on Mar. 17.Keyla Supharta |
The Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) on Sunday (Mar. 17) presented a S$6.1 million cheque, raised by the Singapore public in donations to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Cheque presentation
The cheque was presented at a ceremony in Amman, Jordan, by RLAF CEO Muhammad Faizal Othman to Ben Majekodunmi, the Chief of Staff of UNRWA.
Muhammad Faizal shared that this is the highest amount that RLAF has ever raised for a humanitarian effort in the charity's history:
"This incredible sum...represents the collective heart of Singapore. We are grateful to everyone who has generously contributed to this worthy cause".
The cheque presentation was witnessed by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Manpower, Zaqy Mohamed.