Manama:Ibrahim Dalhan Al Doseri, Acting Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), held discussions with Aseel Al Mudaaien, Deputy Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Syria, to explore ways to enhance cooperation in supporting Syrian families returning to their homeland.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting, which was also attended by Waheed Sayyar, Bahrain's Ambassador to Syria and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, focused on a joint project funded by the RHF and implemented by UNHCR. This project aims to rehabilitate damaged homes for returning families in the Damascus Countryside and Aleppo governorates.
During the discussions, participants underscored the significance of providing adequate shelter as a key factor for sustainable return and reintegration of Syrian families, as well as the necessity to support early recovery efforts in Syria. The UNHCR Deputy Representative expressed her gratitude for the humanitarian initiatives led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the RHF, and His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the RHF Board of Trustees. She acknowledged Bahrain's pioneering role in implementing a home rehabilitation project for Syrian families, in response to the United Nations' call for support.
Al Doseri, in his remarks, expressed appreciation for UNHCR's efforts and reaffirmed the RHF's dedication to assisting returning Syrian families to regain stability and dignity through community partnerships.