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Kuwaittimes ,
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 | Rabi al-Awwal 18, 1447
WHO Kuwait, Lei Wa Lakom ink MoU
Kuwait:
The World Health Organization (WHO), through its
Kuwait country office, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lei
Wa Lakom a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening collaboration on health
awareness, mental wellbeing and community empowerment in Kuwait. The agreement
provides a framework for joint initiatives that promote healthier living, expand
awareness of universal health coverage, and engage youth and communities in
meaningful ways.
Planned activities include media campaigns,
expert-led talk shows, podcasts, community events and creative content aligned
with WHO guidance. Dr Assad Hafeez, WHO Representative to Kuwait, welcomed the
partnership, saying: “This collaboration reflects our commitment to working with
innovative local organizations that can help bring health messages closer to
communities. By joining forces with Lei Wa Lakom, we aim to create impactful
campaigns that address key issues such as mental health, healthy lifestyles and
equitable access to healthcare.”
Lei Wa Lakom’s Founder, Taiba Al-Humaidhi, emphasized the importance of
combining art and advocacy for social good: “Our mission has always been to
empower people through storytelling and creative media. Partnering with WHO
allows us to amplify health awareness in ways that resonate with everyday life.
Together, we can inspire positive change and foster a healthier, more resilient
society.” The MoU, effective through 2028, marks the beginning of a long-term
collaboration where both organizations will co-develop and deliver programs
tailored to the needs of Kuwait’s communities.