Commercial Bank of Kuwait Supports School Bag and Uniform Fair for Needy Families

Driven by its commitment to fostering community engagement and reinforcing the values of solidarity and giving, Commercial Bank of Kuwait (Al-Tijari) participated in the opening of the School Bags and Uniforms Fair. Organized by  Al-Salam Humanitarian and Charitable Association  at the  International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO)  hall in Al-Jahra. The initiative is dedicated to supporting students from needy families across Kuwait. As the new academic year approaches, the fair provides school bags, uniforms, and educational supplies to alleviate their financial burden these families.

This participation falls under the Bank's "Double Your Reward with Al-Tijari" campaign which aims to maximize the impact of donations made to participating charitable organizations approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs. Under the Campaign, the Bank doubles the amount donated by its customers to the charities' accounts held with the Bank.

Commenting on the event, Amani Al-Wara’a, Deputy General Manager - Corporate Communications Division at Al-Tijari, said: "At the Bank, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives that translate Corporate Social Responsibility into tangible social impact. We take pride in contributing to the School Bags and Uniforms Fair, given its role in giving direct assistance to students and supporting their families at the beginning of the school year. Furthermore, we firmly believe in the necessity of collaboration amongst various relevant entities to foster humanitarian efforts that serve our society and reinforce the values of giving and social solidarity."

"We deeply appreciate the efforts of Al-Salam Charity and Humanitarian Society in organizing this fair, and leading impactful initiatives for supporting underprivileged families and fulfilling their children's needs. We reaffirm our commitment to ongoing collaboration and participation in sustainable, high-impact social initiatives, fully aligned with the Bank's strategy to serve the Kuwaiti society and strengthen partnerships with charity organizations." She added.

The "Double Your Reward with Al-Tijari" campaign is one of the innovative charitable initiatives launched by the Bank and was previously recognized with the "Pioneering Social Project Award" at the GCC level, honoring its humanitarian impact and its vital role in promoting charitable work and embedding a culture of giving and social solidarity.