The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sayed Ali Al-Sistani, in Lebanon announced on Wednesday the launch of a humanitarian initiative to support orphans affected by the aggression on Lebanon and help alleviate the hardship they are experiencing amid the ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis.

According to the office, the initiative is intended for orphans who are not currently receiving care or sponsorship from charitable organizations or other specialized institutions. Eligible orphans will receive a monthly financial stipend to help meet their essential needs and provide a measure of stability in the face of the difficult conditions resulting from the aggression.

The initiative builds on the Supreme Religious Authority’s longstanding commitment to the care and protection of orphans. Under the Authority’s patronage, the Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation provides comprehensive support to hundreds of thousands of orphans in Iraq and several other countries across the Islamic world through its branches and humanitarian programs.

The initiative reflects the Religious Authority’s commitment to extending care and assistance to vulnerable children regardless of geographical boundaries. It is grounded in the principles of compassion, social solidarity, and responsibility toward those in need, while emphasizing that the care of orphans is a shared humanitarian duty that should transcend borders and circumstances.

Through such initiatives, the Religious Authority seeks to ensure that orphaned children receive the financial and social support necessary to protect their dignity, meet their basic needs, and navigate the difficult circumstances confronting them.

Ali Fadhel