What did Abdulrahman Al-Sumait establish?
In 1981, Al-Sumait founded the Africa Muslim Agency, later renamed as a “Direct Aid” society. The society provides extensive humanitarian assistance to impoverished people throughout Africa.
How long did Al-Sumait stay in Africa?
At the age of 35, he moved to Africa and dedicated 29 years of his life to better the lives of millions of Africans to help them access for the education. He played a key role in the battle against hunger, and illiteracy.
What made Al-Sumait a well known character?
He was famously known for his voluntary and charity work in more than 29 African countries. Al-Sumait was a qualified doctor in internal medicine before becoming involved in charity work. He completed his specialisation degree in medicine from McGill University in Canada in 1978.
Who is Abdul Rahman Al Sumait and what did he do?
Abdul Rahman Al Sumait is the founder of the Africa Muslims Agency (new name, Direct Aid), and has worked as its secretary-general from 1987 until he died in 2013. He is also the founder of Kuwait Relief Agency and worked as its CEO from 1987 to 2013 and coordinator of Health Attaché for the Kuwait Embassy in Kenya.
Where does Abdul Rahman Al Sumait Society offer scholarships?
The society has also established two colleges in Kenya and Zanzibar, offered 200 scholarships to Muslim African students to pursue higher studies in medicine, engineering, and technology. Direct Aid has its offices in 29 African countries.
Why did Abdul Rahman want to go to Africa?
This was through the request of a noble woman who asked Abdul Rahman to build a masjid for her in Africa. After accepting, Abdul Rahman planned on building the masjid in Malawi and returning to Kuwait as soon as possible. However, upon entering Africa and seeing the conditions of the Muslims there, his heart sank.
