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وزير التنمية الاجتماعية يلتقي المستشارة الخاصة لحقوق الإعاقة الدولية بوزارة الخارجية الأمريكية
21-11-2024
بمناسبة اليوم العالمي للطفل .. وزير التنمية الاجتماعية: مملكة البحرين تزخر بسجل حافل ومضيء من الإنجازات في مجال الطفولة
19-11-2024
بمناسبة اليوم العالمي للطفولة والذي يصادف 20 نوفمبر من كل عام .. الزياني: البحرين حققت إنجازات نوعية فيما يتعلق بقضايا الطفولة وقدمت نموذجاً متقدماً في حماية الطفل
19-11-2024
بمناسبة اليوم العالمي للطفل..الوكيل المساعد لتنمية المجتمع: السعي لتعزيز الجهود الوطنية لضمان مستقبل مشرق للأطفال
19-11-2024
Minister of Social Development Chairs the 4th Meeting of the National Committee for Childhood for 2024
18-11-2024
H.E. Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, presided over the fourth meeting of the National Committee for Childhood, held virtually. The meeting was attended by Committee members representing the relevant government entities and civil society. During the meeting, the Minister extended a warm welcome to Committee members, commending their contributions and urging them to continue building on past successes, leading towards further achievements in the area of childhood development. The Committee reviewed the progress of its current projects, which align with the National Strategy for Childhood (2023-2027), to foster childhood development at every age across the dimensions of education, culture, and psychology. The Committee’s projects aim to enhance the care and support of children, ensuring their fundamental rights are met, enabling their optimal growth and development. Moreover, the Committee discussed its upcoming arrangements for the World Children's Day, taking place on November 20th, which will include organizing an event that will feature an informative program and activities geared towards children.
Social Development Minister assumes duties
11-11-2024
Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, met with Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor to assume ministry responsibilities. Al Alawi emphasised his commitment to building on past achievements in social development, serving the Kingdom as part of Team Bahrain, and working towards the goals of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister also commended Al Asfoor's efforts during his tenure, acknowledging the programmes and initiatives implemented to strengthen the social services system. Al Asfoor congratulated Al Alawi on the royal trust. He thanked the ministry staff for their dedication in enhancing the quality and efficiency of services and advancing social development, wishing Al Alawi success in his new role.
Minister of Social Development meets with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Sultanate of Brunei (DarAlsalam)
05-11-2024
H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, met with H.E. Mr. Dato' Haji Nazmi Haji, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Sultanate of Brunei (DarAlsalam), and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of H.E. official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the activities of the "Hope Network", the global network supporting youth competitiveness. During the meeting, H.E. the Minister praised the depth of the distinguished bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Brunei (DaAlsalam), and the steady development in the various Social Development fields, expressing H.E. aspiration to enhance cooperation between the two sides in the areas of social development. During the meeting, various topics of shared interest were reviewed, and views and perspectives were exchanged on best practices in social development, within the protection and social care procedures for various society segments . For his part, H.E. the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Sultanate of Brunei (DarAlsalam) praised the efforts made by the Ministry of Social Development in supporting all society segments, noting that this visit comes within the framework of enhancing cooperation that contributes to enriching development and social exchange between the two countries.
Under the patronage of H.H. Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa .. Minister of Social Development inaugurates the 1st regional conference on curricula for education and training for Disabled
05-11-2024
Under the patronage of H.H. Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Youth and Sports Council , President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, inaugurated the first regional conference entitled "Education and Training Curricula for Disabled: Effective Strategies and Practices", which was organized by the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society in cooperation with the Academic Excellence Center for Scientific Services and Training, with the participation of a number of experts, specialists and those interested in this field, at the Crown Plaza Hotel. On this occasion, H.H. Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa stressed that the conference represents an important step towards enhancing efforts aimed at supporting and empowering disabled, and reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain's firm commitment to developing educational and training programs that are in line with the best international practices and meet the needs of this segment of society. His Highness added, "We believe that education and training are the cornerstone for empowering disabled and integrating them fully and effectively into society. Through this conference, we look forward to exchanging experiences and ideas between experts and specialists, and coming up with practical solutions that contribute to improving the quality of educational and training programs, thus contributing to achieving sustainable development and a brighter future for all." H.H. Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed H.H. sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who contributed to organizing this prominent event, wishing the participants to benefit from the fruitful sessions and discussions to reach the best experiences and effective practices in this field. The conference main objectives is to review the most important effective curricula and programs in educating and training disabled and increasing awareness and understanding of their challenges and needs in the field of education and training, in addition to discussing and examining academic studies, modern research and innovations that contribute to developing their curricula and programs, as well as enhancing the capabilities and skills of teachers, trainers and specialists in the field of education, as the conference is a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences between participants. The conference also highlights best practices and innovations in the field of education and training for people with disabilities using assistive technologies, smart applications and technological tools, and enhancing cooperation and partnerships between educational institutions, non-governmental organizations and the community, in addition to raising awareness and education about the need to provide equal and appropriate education and training opportunities for this important segment of society. The speakers at the conference presented scientific papers that included basic themes, including the reality of education and training for people with disabilities, and the axis of innovation and assistive technology in education and training. The conference also included discussions and dialogue sessions in addition to workshops aimed at raising awareness and exchanging experiences and knowledge about the importance of providing comprehensive and integrated curricula and programs that meet the education and training needs of this group. It is worth noting that this conference targets disabled, teachers and specialists in related fields, as well as academics, faculty members, researchers and graduate students, in addition to entities that provide special education services.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development participates in the 30th Anniversary Conference of the Family International Year in Doha
31-10-2024
Ms. Sahar Rashid Al-Mannai, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, participated in the 30th Anniversary Conference of the Family International Year, which was held at the Qatar Convention Center in the capital Doha, under the title "The Family and Major Contemporary Trends", organized by the Doha International Family Institute, and supported by the United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development participated in the working session to present Gulf experiences related to the impact of technology on social development affairs related to the family and contemporary challenges in this regard, in addition to relevant national policies and strategies. This year's conference raises a number of important topics such as technological developments, migration and urbanization, climate change, in addition to demographic challenges, and the impacts these issues have on the family and maintaining its cohesion.
With the attandance of the Minister of Social Development .. The Executive Bureau of the High Committee for the Care of Persons with Disabilities organizes the "Takaful Program" ceremony
27-10-2024
The Executive Bureau of the High Committee for the Care of Persons with Disabilities organized the "Takaful Program" ceremony for persons with disabilities in the presence of H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development and Chairman of the High Committee for the Care of Persons with Disabilities, and with the participation of H.E. Sh. Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Executive Bureau of the Committee, members of the Committee, a number of chairmen of the boards of directors of the concerned NGO's and invitees, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. At the beginning of the ceremony, the Minister of Social Development stressed that the initiatives to support social and charitable work are an actual translation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and with the support and diligent follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, towards improving the quality of services provided to persons with disabilities in order to facilitate their lives and integrate them into society, praising in this context the initiative of the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait by providing wheelchairs with special specifications, as part of the second phase of the "Takaful Program" for Persons with Disabilities. The ceremony included a brief film on rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, honoring the entities supporting the "Takaful Program", in addition to distributing devices and wheelchairs to beneficiaries. H.E. pointed out that the values of support and assistance implemented by various sectors reflect their keenness to consolidate the principles of community partnership as an honorable image of national responsibility that contributes significantly to meeting the requirements of individuals and society, stressing that development initiatives are an example to be followed by many sectors in order to implement more projects supporting charitable and humanitarian work.
24-10-2024
H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, welcomed H.E. Ms. Esen Cakil, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, H.E. the Minister stressed the Kingdom of Bahrain's keenness to enhance the joint cooperation relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Turkey, and supporting the development in various fields, including the areas of social development related to the Ministry. During the meeting, various topics of common interest were discussed, as well as opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries and advance it to broader horizons to serve common interests.
The Ministry of Social Development organizes an awareness introduction lecture in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Center
20-10-2024
The Ministry of Social Development, represented by the Rehabilitation Welfare Directorate, and in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Center, represented by the Follow-up and Education Department, organized an awareness introduction lecture entitled "Cyber Safety for Children with Disabilities", for parents of students enrolled in academic and vocational rehabilitation centers. During the lecture, the importance of intensifying cooperation to protect disabled from the risks of cyber phishing attacks was emphasized, by raising their awareness and enabling them to adapt and be flexible towards their experiences with technology and potential dangers in cyberspace. The attendees were also introduced during the lecture to the concept of cyber security, its importance and the most important cyber risks facing children with disabilities, in addition to best practices for the safe use of technology through practical examples of email, websites and anonymous links, in addition to the role of parents in protecting their children from cyber risks. The lecture also included a practical discussion section where attendees learned about the security settings and features available in the browser, applications and games, and how to activate parental control settings to supervise children's accounts and activities. At the end of the lecture, attendees were briefed on the "Educational Bag for Protecting Children in Cyberspace" launched by the National Center on its official website, which includes a set of cyber awareness resources for parents, such as a guide on how to activate the parental control feature for a number of systems and devices, and other activities that enable raising family cyber awareness.
With the attendance of the Minister of Social Development .. the ending of the 2nd Regional Conference organized by Bahrain Mobility International Center and Arab Volunteery Union
16-10-2024
With the attendance of H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, the Bahrain Mobility International Center , in cooperation with the Arab Volunteer Union, organized today, Wednesday, the closing ceremony of the 2nd regional conference entitled "Building and Exchanging Joint Learning on Reproductive Health Issues for People with Disabilities", with the participation of a number of experts and specialists from Arab countries, at the Gulf Hotel. In H.E. speech, the Minister of Social Development stressed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is continuing its efforts in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and achieving more gains that will enable them to raise the level of their active participation in society in line with the National Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for the years (2023-2027), noting in this context the keenness to push for more prospects of cooperation with all governmental, civil and private institutions to provide equal opportunities for this category in all societal and developmental fields. H.E. the Minister of Social Development noted that the conference aims to achieve more gains for the disabled, especially in the health sector, within the framework of consolidating the principles of justice and equality among all members of society, pointing out the attention and follow-up that this category receives in accordance with the legal framework to preserve and protect their rights at various levels, with the aim of promoting the principles of justice, equality and equal opportunities among all citizens in general, and persons with disabilities in particular. H.E. stressed that the Ministry is working, in community partnership, to harness all means of support and care for persons with disabilities, to provide them with comprehensive protection and enjoy true equality with their peers in society, and efforts will continue to improve the conditions of this dear category and preserve the gains that have been achieved, in a way that contributes to enhancing their participation in society.
With the attendance of the Minister of Social Development .. The National Committee for the Elderly celebrates with the older people on their Arab Day
11-10-2024
With the attendance of H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development and Chairman of the National Committee for the Elderly, the committee organized the Arab Day for the Elderly event, with the participation of Mrs. Zainab Salman Al Owainati, Assistant Undersecretary of Rehabilitation & Walfare, a number of ministry officials and committee members, and day care institutions for parents, at the headquarters of Al-Hekma Retired Society. In H.E. speech, the Minister of Social Development stressed the Kingdom of Bahrain's keenness to harness all means of support and care for the elderly, and enhance the services provided to them, in addition to encouraging humanitarian and national programs and initiatives aimed at improving their quality of life and their active participation in society, noting that the celebration of the Arab Day for the Elderly comes as an affirmation of appreciation and gratitude to all fathers and mothers who contributed to the development of society, raising the youth, serving the nation and raising its flag. The Minister of Social Development referred to the Bahraini experience in caring for the elderly by enhancing their capabilities and activating their social role, praising the positive models that have proven their excellence in serving society, while seeking to provide all possibilities to benefit from their experiences and ideas. H.E. also stressed that the Ministry of Social Development will continue its efforts in cooperation with relevant ministries, institutions, civil society and the private sector, through the National Committee for the Elderly, to continue providing the best services, expressing his appreciation for the initiatives of the relevant sectors, by providing the necessary care and attention to this community group, in appreciation of their contributions and role in building society. The ceremony included a number of artistic segments, a video presentation of the success stories of members of day care institutions for parents, in addition to an exhibition of products for the elderly, and a number of distinguished elderly people were honored in various fields.
During a ceremony organized by the Tree of Life Charity Society .. The Minister of Social Development honors 170 orphans of superiors students
30-09-2024
H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, honored (170) orphan superiors students, who excelled in all academic stages, during a ceremony organized by the Tree of Life Charity Society, in the presence of Mr. Khalil Al-Dailami, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Society, and a number of community figures, parents and invitees, at the Gulf Hotel. During H.E. speech at the beginning of the ceremony, the Minister of Social Development congratulated the superiors students on their academic achievement, wishing them more success and prosperity, stressing the Ministry's support for all initiatives that enhance the chances of success for members of society, and enable them to achieve their ambitions, and keenness to harness appropriate means for constructive initiatives, pointing to the importance of consolidating the principles of community partnership in order to achieve development goals, and build an equal society full of giving. For their part, the Chairman and members of the Tree of Life Charity Society expressed their appreciation to H.E. the Minister of Social Development, stressing the continuous endeavor to launch development projects directed at various segments of society, and support national efforts in building and renaissance of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, Minister of Social Development: Keenness to continue providing all means of support and care for the elderly in appreciation of their pivotal
30-09-2024
H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development and Chairman of the National Committee for the Elderly, affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is keen to continue providing all means of support and care for the elderly, in appreciation and recognition of their social status and vital role in the nation's renaissance, as they are an important part of the social fabric. This came on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, which falls on October 1 of each year, where H.E. the Minister of Social Development indicated that the Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the leading countries in forming a national committee for the elderly that includes representatives from the government, civil and private sectors, to advance all services provided to this group, which embodies national efforts in adopting the best programs and initiatives in the care and development fields that ensure the consolidation of social security among various segments of society. Al-Asfoor added that the Ministry of Social Development continues its efforts with various concerned sectors, within the framework of an integrated and comprehensive system of community partnership, and reflects the values of social solidarity, in order to enhance social care services provided to the elderly, and to ensure that they receive the best service standards, in addition to benefiting from their expertise, and enhancing their presence and participation in society. In a related context, H.E. noted that preserving and protecting the rights of the elderly and supporting all initiatives and programs that contribute to achieving this goal are among the priorities of the Ministry, pointing at the same time to the positive repercussions achieved by day care institutions for parents, which are supervised by the Ministry of Social Development and managed by civil society institutions, to provide a range of comprehensive care services for this important group in society. H.E. also added that the Ministry of Social Development has allocated an office for elderly services, with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of providing the best services to this group, through the integration of efforts between government agencies and cooperation with the private sector to secure various means of support and provide the necessary facilities in various aspects, in a way that enhances access to the desired goals.