Burgan Bank Group Comes to the Aid of the Earthquake Victims with Two Million Dollar Donation

In its commitment to its strategic humanitarian role 

Kuwait, 12 February 2023:  In support of the afflicted and the families of the victims of the recent earthquake that struck Turkey and some of its neighboring countries, Burgan Bank announced donating two million dollars to address their needs and help them overcome this crisis. One million dollars out of the total value of the donation was allocated to the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, for its effective and ongoing role from the first day the earthquake in supporting all efforts aimed at helping those in distress.

This step by Burgan Bank Group comes within the framework of its commitment to its humanitarian role, locally and regionally and its support of sustainable development. This donation comes as humanitarian contribution to help as much as possible in providing relief for the besieged and afflicted. It also seeks to provide assistance to the wounded and homeless in these difficult times, and help in the ongoing rescue efforts for those trapped under the rubble till now.
In its statement, the Burgan Bank Group extended its deepest condolences to the affected families, and to the families of the victims and the missing, and wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the quake. The Group also noted that the safety and well-being of its employees and their families at its subsidiary, Burgan Bank Turkey, remains a top priority. Burgan Bank is closely monitoring the situation in Turkey to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to protect its people following this catastrophe. 

Like many in Kuwait, Burgan is following the developments of the crisis and will continue to coordinate with all concerned parties, including all concerned government agencies, in line with His Highness the Emir’s directives in this regard. The Bank seeks to play an active role to help Kuwait continue to be at the forefront when it comes to providing international humanitarian aid.

It is worth noting that Burgan Bank continues its influential humanitarian presence, within the framework of its commitment to its social responsibility program, not only at the local level, but also regionally. This is a reflection of the Bank’s long-standing social commitments and values, and a core part if its philosophy.