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During his sponsorship of the ceremony of the Development Center for Special Education .. Minister of Social Development: Continue to strengthen social care for people with disabilities
15-01-2023
Under the auspices of His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, the Inma Center for Special Education organized a ceremony marking a decade since its founding, in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies members of the House of Representatives, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Center, Mr. Abdul Rahman Jassim Al-Ghanim, and a number of heads and members of private and civil society associations, and community events. During the speech given by His Excellency the Minister of Social Development at the beginning of the ceremony, he praised the Center's efforts, which come out of keenness to support people with disabilities, and work to empower them, in addition to developing specialized care services for them, to develop their skills, and strive to integrate them into society, indicating that these efforts reflect the effective and distinguished partnership in support of government efforts provided to children with disabilities and their parents. Minister Al-Asfoor noted the continued promotion of social care for people with disabilities, stressing in this context the Ministry of Social Development's continuous keenness to provide all means of care for people with disabilities, through concerted efforts with all concerned parties in this regard, in a way that contributes to achieving advanced levels in the quality of life of people with disabilities, as well as promoting the principle of equal opportunities among the various groups of society. During the ceremony, a photo report on the development of the Center for Special Education since its establishment was presented, in addition to poetic and popular events, and honoring a number of prominent personalities in supporting and empowering people with disabilities.
Minister of Social Development Meetss PM Basma Mubarak
13-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, stressed the importance of the role of Parliament in supporting legislation, proposals and initiatives to enhance and develop effective developmental and social fields in order to enhance care services for all segments of society, noting the government's keenness to meet the needs of citizens in these areas of development. This came when His Excellency the Minister received His Excellency Representative Basma Abdul Karim Mubarak. During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics and issues related to strengthening cooperation between the executive and legislative authorities, in order to achieve the desired goals in the developmental social fields. They also discussed projects and initiatives that meet the needs of the people of the eleventh constituency in the Northern Governorate in particular, and citizens in general. For her part, Representative Mubarak praised the efforts made by the Ministry of Social Development in areas related to the ministry's goals, noting the importance of strengthening cooperation between the legislative and executive authorities, in order to ensure the provision of the best services to citizens.
The Minister of Social Development meets the researcher Al-Shihabi
13-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, met in his office at the Ministry with Dr. Fahd Ibrahim Al-Shihabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Public Relations Society, who presented His Excellency with a copy of his book "My Beloved Bahrain". Minister Al-Asfoor praised this valuable publication, which enriches the National Library, and the intellectual and historical material it contains about Bahrain's culture and civilization, pointing to the effort made by the writer in providing information to those interested in the cultural and civilizational field, wishing him more success in his scientific and practical career.
The Minister of Social Development meets the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Charity Association
13-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received Mr. Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Charitable Society, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors of the Society. During the meeting, the minister praised the role played by the Bahrain Charitable Society, and the various activities it provides in service and humanitarian fields, for the good and benefit of the country and citizens, stressing in this context the continued support of the Ministry of Social Development for the efforts of civil organizations and their development initiatives to encourage the values and principles of charitable and humanitarian work, and to overcome any obstacles they face in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in this regard. For his part, Kanoo reviewed the most important goals of the association and the developments of its projects, which seek to fulfill its societal mission in order to achieve its noble humanitarian aspirations, in addition to building a strategic partnership with civil society institutions through a number of various initiatives aimed at enhancing social solidarity. Aspects of cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Social Development and the Bahrain Charitable Society in the development and social fields were also reviewed, in addition to the facilities and services provided by the Ministry to civil associations, and proposals aimed at developing them and addressing the challenges that prevent civil society organizations from achieving their goals.
Minister of Social Development meets PM Abdullah Al-Rumaihi
12-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received His Excellency Member of Parliament, Mr. Abdullah Khalifa Al-Rumaihi, in order to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation to serve development and social projects and initiatives. During the meeting, the two parties discussed a number of social issues related to the ministry's goals, which would enhance cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Social Development and the House of Representatives, in an effort to continue achieving the goals of the comprehensive development process. Minister Al-Asfoor reviewed the efforts made by the Ministry in the areas of providing protection and social care for the various groups and segments of Bahraini society, in order to ensure a decent life for them. For his part, Representative Abdullah Al-Rumaihi praised the efforts made by the Ministry in the context of fulfilling its mission towards developing various social welfare programs and services for Bahraini individuals and families, and providing them with the best services easily and easily.
Meeting with voluntary Islamic and social societies.. Minister Al-Asfour confirms support for the goals of charitable organizations to develop mechanisms for voluntary and developmental work
12-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received in his office a number of heads and members of Islamic, charitable and social associations under the supervision of the Ministry, in order to discuss issues that would contribute to strengthening efforts aimed at advancing volunteer and humanitarian work. During the meeting, the most important developments in the programs and projects of charitable associations were reviewed, aspects of cooperation between the Ministry of Social Development and civil society organizations, and ways to support these programs and projects in a way that reflects positively on the development of society, as well as the development of mechanisms for the work of these civil organizations, in addition to examining a number of requests from representatives of associations regarding the organization of charitable and voluntary work in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In this context, the Minister of Social Development praised the efforts of civil organizations in charitable and humanitarian work, expressing his appreciation for the various projects and programs implemented by these organizations, and the charitable services they provide to those who deserve them from various groups of society, stressing the importance of strengthening the horizon of professional cooperation between the Ministry and civil society organizations, in accordance with the laws and regulations followed in this regard, noting at the same time the importance of community partnership between various parties to facilitate the work of charitable institutions and societies in order to improve their services and contributions in promoting development work. In their turn, the heads and members of Islamic, charitable and social societies praised the efforts made by the Ministry of Social Development, and its keenness to strengthen the principle of community partnership among the various parties of society, to improve its voluntary and humanitarian services, and to facilitate its procedures to perform its development and charitable mission to the fullest, stressing their determination to continue social work and continue to implement development initiatives and contribute to improving the quality of services directed to the target groups.
During his meeting with the President of the Association .. The Minister of Social Development is briefed on the projects and initiatives of the Bassmat Khair Association
11-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, stressed the need to continue to enhance cooperation and concerted efforts between the various governmental, private and civil sectors in order to provide the best services to all members of society and its various groups, stressing keenness on further facilitation of the various procedures followed in accordance with the laws and regulations of civil organizations and in order to achieve the goals and objectives of charitable and voluntary work in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This came during a meeting with His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Omar Issa Buhaila, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bassmat Khair Association for Humanitarian Works, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors of the association, where His Excellency the Minister praised the efforts of Bassmat Khair Association for Humanitarian Works, expressing his appreciation for the social projects and programs implemented by the association to achieve social awareness. During the meeting, the most prominent activities of the Bassmat Khair Association for Humanitarian Work and the projects it presents to the Bahraini society were reviewed, in addition to discussing its plans during the next stage aimed at consolidating and strengthening the values of loyalty and belonging, and developing awareness of volunteer work in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as strengthening the qualitative community partnership for optimal investment in the pioneering energies in society, in a way that enhances the developmental role of the association.
Upon meeting the President of the Salmabad Charitable Society, the Minister of Social Development: NGOs are essential partners in the development of society
11-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed keenness to enhance cooperation with all charitable and humanitarian associations that contribute to the development of the concept of volunteer work in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting the role of the ministry in promoting volunteer work through coordination between all volunteer efforts and initiatives, in addition to its endeavor to motivate civil society organizations to play their role as an essential partner in community development. This came during a meeting with His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Abdullah Hassan Abdul-Wahhab, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Salmabad Charity Association, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors, where they reviewed the developments of the association's work, its most prominent achievements and the efforts of its members in serving the community, especially from the people of the region of all age groups, as well as the association's contribution to promoting charitable and humanitarian work in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and aspects of cooperation with relevant government and private institutions. For his part, Mr. Abdullah Hassan Abdel-Wahhab, Chairman of the Salmabad Charity Association, praised the role of the Ministry of Social Development in promoting continuous communication with the associations, pointing out the association's keenness to provide more effort and giving, as an active partner to all official state institutions, especially the Ministry of Social Development, in a way that enhances joint efforts in developing volunteer work in the Kingdom.
Minister of Social Development: Institutional excellence contributes to the development of the outputs of development programs and projects
09-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain has given great attention to humanitarian and charitable work by supporting various voluntary initiatives that reflect a high sense of patriotism and enhance belonging to the homeland by working to meet the needs of society in various fields, which had a clear impact on the emergence of a number of sustainable development projects and support for the government's work programs. This came during the Minister of Social Development's patronage of the award ceremony for humanitarian and charitable work in its third session for the current year 2023, which was organized by the Tree of Life Charitable and Social Association, in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies members of the House of Representatives, the Governor of the Northern Governorate, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association, Mr. Khalil Ahmed Al-Dailami, and with the participation of a number of senior officials of private institutions, members of civil organizations and workers in the charitable, humanitarian and voluntary sector in Bahraini society, in the Sofitel Hotel in Zallaq. Minister Al-Asfour praised the objectives of the award, which, since its first session, contributed to the consolidation of efforts that pour into developing the strategic institutional track for the establishment of charitable and voluntary work, in addition to spreading and strengthening the concept of volunteer work culture and highlighting its moral value as a national and humanitarian duty, by encouraging individuals, associations and volunteer teams to be creative in implementing charitable and humanitarian volunteer projects. Access to distinguished professional volunteer work. He also referred to the support of the Ministry of Social Development and its keenness to organize charitable and social work as a sector parallel to the efforts of government and private institutions, pointing to the importance of community partnership between various sectors, for the success of charitable and development initiatives in Bahraini society, in addition to working continuously to improve performance and develop the outputs of development programs and projects implemented by civil society organizations, in a way that contributes to their sustainability and keeps pace with social changes and developments.
Nominations for the Award of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa to encourage productive families at the local level begin. Minister of Social Development: The award is an annu
09-01-2023
The Ministry of Social Development announced the opening of nominations for the award of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa to encourage productive families 2023 in its local version (16), and the winners will be announced during the month of March 2023, under the patronage of Her Highness, the wife of the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, President of the Supreme Council for Women. On this occasion, His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, praised the support, care and outstanding interest given by Her Royal Highness, President of the Supreme Council for Women, may God protect her, in encouraging Bahraini productive families, which would motivate these families and their members to be able to continue and contribute to creating a decent economic and social life for their members, in light of the comprehensive development process whose foundations were laid by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, And he sponsored it, and with the follow-up of the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which always seeks to harness and provide all means, facilities and support to encourage productive families. His Excellency the Minister of Social Development affirmed that the award of Her Royal Highness, wife of His Majesty the King, to productive families, represents an annual incentive in support of the work process of these families, which were able to constitute a pioneering experience in the process of productive and developmental work, in addition to becoming a model of families capable of shifting from the circle of care to the circle of participation in development, and thus strengthening the role of the individual in society economically, which contributes to revitalizing the local economy cycle, encouraging the concepts of creative competition, as well as creating marketing windows, indicating in this context that the award is one of the important national initiatives. To enhance the position of women in the field of work towards achieving equal opportunities at the level of sustainable national development. The organization of the award comes annually at the local level, and every two years at the Arab level, after the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs issued in 2010 a decision approving the award of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa to encourage productive families, an Arab award based on the initiative of the Kingdom of Bahrain at the time, noting that the awards presented at this year’s ceremony will be three awards, namely: the award for the best productive family, the best product, and the best sponsor and supporter of productive families. And the extent of its continuity and the methods used to improve the productive families project. On the sidelines of the celebration of announcing the winners of Her Highness’ Award, an accompanying exhibition will be opened under the slogan “Perfume and Incense Industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain” to market the products of distinguished home entrepreneurs in this field, in addition to displaying Ramadan products. On this occasion, the Ministry of Social Development calls on Bahraini productive families to apply and run for the award by registering in the newly developed electronic form on the Ministry's website www.social.gov.bh, starting from January 8, 2023 until February 16, 2023, provided that the entries and products are handed in the Capital Complex for Bahraini Hand Products, in the Karbabad region, during official working hours. As for food products, participation forms will only be received, and the date for receiving samples of food products will be determined later through direct communication with the participants. During the month of February 2023.
His Excellency the Minister of Social Development praises the order of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to disburse an additional month of financial support to low-income famil
09-01-2023
In implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to disburse an additional month of financial support for low-income families (expensive allowance) to counter the effects of rising global prices, the Ministry of Social Development, in coordination with the concerned authorities, has taken the necessary measures to disburse the amounts to those who are eligible, and deposit them with the January 2023 payment. On this occasion, His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, confirmed that, based on the order of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Ministry, in coordination with the concerned authorities, immediately took all necessary measures to disburse an additional month of financial support for low-income families (expensive allowance), explaining that the basic payment will be deposited on time on January 15, 2023, in addition to the additional month's amount. Al-Asfour said that the Ministry of Social Development has taken all technical and administrative measures to implement the directive, to ensure that support reaches all beneficiaries through their bank accounts, in cooperation with all concerned authorities, explaining that those who are eligible for social security assistance will benefit from the order of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as they automatically receive financial support (expensive allowance), noting that the number of beneficiaries of financial support amounts to 130,078 thousand beneficiaries for the January 2023 batch.
Organized by the Bahraini Association of Motivators for People with Disabilities under the auspices of the Minister of Social Development..the "Successes of People of Determination" conference was hel
08-01-2023
Under the auspices of His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, the Bahraini Association of Motivators for People with Disabilities organized a conference entitled "Successes of People of Determination", in the presence of Ms. Sahar Rashid Al-Mannai, Undersecretary of the Ministry, and Mr. Riyad Al-Marzouq, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association, and with the participation of a number of relevant civil organizations and community events, at the Wyndham Grand Hotel. During the speech delivered by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, she affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain attaches great importance to persons with disabilities within the pillars of the comprehensive development march under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, and with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in order to promote and preserve the rights and gains of people with disabilities, and to ensure that they are provided with comprehensive protection and enjoy full equality with their peers in society. She also praised the humanitarian and development efforts of the Bahraini Association of Motivators for People with Disabilities, in addition to the theme and objectives of the conference aimed at opening broad horizons and ambition, especially when real success stories are highlighted that are told by its heroes to serve as a role model, noting that this confirms the high level enjoyed by people with disabilities, and their ability to overcome challenges. She said that civil society organizations have greatly contributed to the enrichment of social work in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where it was able, through effective community partnership, to achieve its noble humanitarian goals and provide sustainable development services, pointing out that the Kingdom of Bahrain has made tangible achievements in the field of partnership and the development of services for people with disabilities, in cooperation with many governmental, private and private agencies. The Kingdom of Bahrain, and all concerned civil and official bodies.
The Minister of Social Development receives the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Society for the Care of Scholarly Patients
31-12-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, during his reception in his office at the Ministry, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Society for the Care of Scholarly Patients, Mr. Zakaria Ibrahim Al-Kadhim, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors, discussed ways to enhance the role of the Society and its contribution in providing types of support for patients with multiple sclerosis. His Excellency the Minister of Social Development praised the Society's achievements and humanitarian contributions in the field of follow-up and care for patients with sclerosis, noting the positive presence and participation of the Society in various external participations, pointing in this context to the importance of the Society continuing to strengthen its community partnership with government and private institutions in order to develop services directed to patients with diabetes in Bahrain, stressing the keenness and continuation of the Ministry to harness the capabilities to support civil society institutions in the framework of their support so that they play their role and ensure their effective contribution and implementation of their programs to serve all. During the meeting, the various activities and programs implemented by the Bahrain Society for the Care of Scholarly Patients were reviewed as part of its endeavors to serve the patients, in cooperation and coordination with the authorities related to the objectives of the association. A number of proposals that would contribute to enabling multiple sclerosis patients to actively contribute to work, overcoming the difficulties they face, in addition to benefiting from developmental and social services and projects that fall within the Ministry's specialization, were discussed.
The Minister of Social Development receives the head of the Syrian Orthodox Church in the Republic of India
30-12-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received His Holiness Alexios Mar Eusebius, Supreme Head of the Syrian Orthodox Church in the Republic of India, accompanied by a delegation from the Church, on the occasion of their visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, the Minister of Social Development welcomed His Holiness Eusebius, praising the growing relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the friendly Republic of India, and the development these relations are witnessing in various fields. His Excellency affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's firm commitment to promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence and respect, pointing to the diversity and pluralism of the Bahraini society, which made it a distinguished civilized model. For their part, the head and delegation of the church expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for the care and attention given to followers of the Christian religion in Bahrain, praising Bahrain's civilized role in spreading a culture of dialogue and religious tolerance, as well as consolidating and strengthening a culture of rapprochement and coexistence between religions and guaranteeing religious freedoms.
The Minister of Social Development receives the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Development Center for Special Education
29-12-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Ghanim, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Inma Center for Special Education, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors. During the meeting, His Excellency the Minister of Social Development praised the efforts of those in charge of the Inma Center for Special Education and their contribution to empowering children with determination, stressing that this important group receives care and attention at the governmental and private levels, pointing to the Ministry's keenness to support the efforts of civil society organizations to carry out their social duty towards the various segments of society, pointing to the importance of effective community partnership in order to achieve noble humanitarian goals and provide sustainable development services. Al-Ghanim also reviewed the most important goals of the center, which contributes to providing support and support for children of determination, and ways to improve the level of services provided were reviewed, as many ideas and proposals were put forward to raise the quality of life of this group, facilitate their life affairs, as well as continue their integration into society. The Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Inma Center for Special Education expressed their thanks and appreciation for the continuous support provided by the Ministry of Social Development, stressing the determination to continue work and giving in light of the continuous official and private support for the goals of the center.
The Minister of Social Development meets the Board of Directors of the Bahraini Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients
29-12-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received in his office the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahraini Society for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Mrs. Nahla Abdul Rahman Abu Al-Fateh, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors, where they discussed ways to enhance cooperation to improve the quality of services and programs implemented by the Society. During the meeting, the Minister of Social Development praised the association's contributions towards the multiple sclerosis patients, stressing in this context the Ministry's constant keenness to enhance the status of civil society organizations and their qualitative initiatives, and to enable them to exercise their primary role to achieve their development and social goals. The president of the association reviewed the most prominent programs of the association, the developments of its projects, and the services it provides to the target groups in cooperation with governmental and private institutions related to the objectives of the humanitarian association, as well as its role in educating and educating patients on how to deal with the various stages of the disease, and presenting therapeutic developments, in addition to the association’s endeavor in the next stage to enhance the culture of patients and stakeholders.
The Minister of Social Development Receives a Copy of the Book "The Beauty of the Word is Beauty"
28-12-2022
His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, received in his office the journalist writer, Mr. Jamal Muhammad Al-Yaqout, a member of the General Union of Arab Journalists, a member of the International Federation of Journalists, a member of the Saudi Journalists Association, who presented His Excellency with a copy of the book "The Beauty of the Word is Beauty", which contains expressive words and pictures, in addition to documenting the photos from the writer's meetings with a number of heads of state and dignitaries. During the meeting, His Excellency the Minister of Social Development praised the writer's contributions to the preparation and writing of the book, noting his effort in this book and his statement of the importance of the beauty of the Arabic word and its impact on the human psyche, wishing him success. For his part, writer Jamal Al-Yaqout expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the Minister of Social Development for his support and encouragement to writers and journalists, in a way that contributes to providing more intellectual creations.
During his sponsorship of a ceremony honoring 59 charities.. The Minister of Social Development stresses the importance of evaluating volunteer work to enhance quality and its positive impact
28-12-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, stressed that volunteer work occupies a space and great importance at the local and international levels, as it is the basis of the work of civil society institutions, and the backbone of effective community partnership that contributes, along with official institutions, to the development of society at all levels and fields, pointing to the importance of assessing and measuring the impact of the efforts of workers in the voluntary field on society and development, in a professional evaluation, so that plans and programs for civil society organizations are drawn up based on this evaluation, and in a way that contributes to the continuity of the volunteer work process With more quality and desired positive effect. This came on the occasion of the sponsorship of His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, a ceremony honoring the heads of 59 charitable societies, which was organized by the Hamad Town Charity and Social Society, in the presence of a number of members of the House of Representatives, and Mr. The Minister of Social Development praised the initiative of the Hamad Town Social Charitable Society, which confirms the rich human capabilities of the Kingdom of Bahrain capable of managing various social issues in order to develop developmental and voluntary civil work, as well as shedding light on the various efforts of civil society organizations working in the charitable field in all its aspects, in appreciation and gratitude for the valuable achievements made by volunteers, which undoubtedly contributed to the promotion of volunteer work in Bahrain.
The Minister of Social Development praises the humanitarian and charitable initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali
28-12-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed keenness to continue to consolidate the concepts of social responsibility, and apply best practices for giving and volunteering initiatives in a way that translates the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, noting the interest of the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in promoting the values of solidarity and consecration in society. This came on the occasion of holding the Good Word Association ceremony, under the auspices of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Honorary President of the Good Word Association, which was organized by the association on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its founding, in the presence of His Excellency Mrs. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed, Secretary-General of the Royal Foundation for Charitable Works, Ms. Sahar Al-Mannai, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, Ms. Enas Al-Majid, Assistant Undersecretary for Community Development, Mr. Hassan Buhazaa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association, and Director General of the Arab Institute for Charity. Planning in the State of Kuwait, Dr. Badr Othman Malallah, and a number of relevant civil organizations, events and social personalities, at the Movenpick Hotel. The Minister of Social Development expressed his appreciation to His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Honorary President of the Good Word Association, for his constant support and support for the charitable, social and developmental work in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and his keenness to support volunteering initiatives and the sustainability of civil work, which reflects His Highness' awareness and belief in the human and community sense and volunteer work, especially since this humanitarian work is considered a fundamental pillar towards the stability and cohesion of society. Minister Al-Asfoor indicated that the support and support of His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa for charitable, humanitarian and community work at the local and international levels has become a model and approach to be followed in the Kingdom of Bahrain, an incentive for Bahraini youth to continue giving, and a compass directed to the civil sector to take creativity and excellence as a basis and a guide to serve society in all its categories, which stems from the values, customs and traditions of our benevolent societies. Minister Al-Asfoor also praised the distinguished efforts of the Good Word Association and its community initiatives that reflect a high awareness of the concepts of community partnership and the responsibility entrusted to civil society institutions as a key partner in the comprehensive and sustainable development process. Social development is keen to provide all appropriate means and necessary support for the development of volunteer work and help it to play its role to the fullest.
They discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation.. The Minister of Social Development meets PM Mamdouh Al-Saleh
24-12-2022
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received in his office HE Representative Mamdouh Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Services Committee in the House of Representatives, where the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the executive and legislative authorities, especially in the development and social fields. His Excellency the Minister of Social Development welcomed Representative Mamdouh Al-Saleh, reviewing the developments in the social services provided by the Ministry to various segments of Bahraini society, and the initiatives aimed at enhancing protection and social security, praising in this context the role of the House of Representatives in supporting legislation and programs that meet the aspirations of citizens in the welfare and social fields. For his part, MP Al-Saleh praised the existing cooperation between the Ministry of Social Development and the legislative authority, noting the development witnessed by the ministry in social services within the framework of implementing the government's program and its priorities aimed at enhancing ensuring a decent life for citizens and providing them with the best development services.