Singapore charity RLAF strengthens long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in Gaza

SINGAPORE: The Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) is focusing on long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in Gaza, with new projects aimed at strengthening healthcare and education for affected families.

These two areas are regarded as essential to helping communities rebuild their lives, the Singapore-based charity said in a media release on 3 November.

RLAF is partnering with Humanity Matters, a Singapore non-profit organisation focused on disaster relief, and the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) to establish mobile health clinics in Gaza.

These clinics will provide maternal and child health services, vaccinations, and basic treatment, while also training local healthcare workers to ensure sustainable medical support.

The foundation is also exploring ways to provide temporary shelters, including tents, and to set up a proper kitchen facility in the area.

In the education sector, RLAF is working with the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) to develop digital learning programmes for displaced children.

The initiative aims to connect qualified teachers from Singapore and the wider region with students in Gaza through online platforms, ensuring that education continues despite the ongoing crisis.

From 28 October to 1 November, representatives from RLAF visited Unicef and ERC offices in Egypt as part of their coordination efforts.

The visit coincided with Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim’s official visit to Egypt from 31 October to 3 November.

The RLAF delegation, led by chairman Abdul Razak Maricar and chief executive officer Adnan A. Hamid, met Unicef and ERC officials in Cairo, toured aid warehouses, and observed the delivery of humanitarian supplies.

They also briefed Faishal on how contributions from Singapore have been utilised to provide food and medical aid to families in need.

RLAF previously announced that it had allocated more than S$2.4 million through its Aid for Gaza 2025 fund-raising campaign.

The ERC is overseeing the delivery of this aid via the North Sinai hub and Rafah corridor, working with international partners to channel supplies into Gaza, RLAF said.

Faishal said he was heartened by RLAF’s strong partnerships with Unicef and the ERC, which ensure that humanitarian assistance continues to reach families effectively.

RLAF chief executive Adnan emphasised that direct collaboration with these agencies guarantees accountability and impact.

“By working directly with Unicef and the ERC, we make sure every dollar donated is used effectively to help children and families in Gaza,” he said.

In a Facebook post on 3 November, Faishal shared highlights from his visit to the ERC Operations and Packing Centres.

He reiterated Singapore’s continued commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts in Gaza through close cooperation with regional partners such as Egypt.

“This support comes not only from our Government, but also from Singaporeans – across races and faiths. Each contribution signals a belief that our shared humanity must always prevail,” he wrote.