After the Council of Ministers' decision to approve the memorandum to operate social centers in the evening.. The Minister of Social Development affirms keenness to continue providing comprehensive de

14-03-2023

His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed that the Cabinet's decision to approve the memorandum of the Ministerial Committee for Community Services regarding the operation of social centers in the evening shift reflects keenness and interest in supporting various government institutions that provide pioneering development efforts and support to achieve the goals of sustainable development in its comprehensive concept, especially since the Ministry's social centers seek to achieve the strategic goal through social and economic empowerment and the strengthening of community cohesion among the various segments of Bahraini society. Minister Al-Asfoor explained that social development centers contribute positively to the advancement of society by providing various developmental, welfare and social services to all segments of society, as well as bringing the social fabric closer by implementing activities aimed at shedding light on the surrounding societal phenomena and developing solutions to them through community partnership with relevant government and private agencies, as well as activating children and youth programs and other targeted development programs. He added that the total number of social centers affiliated to the Ministry is (8) centers distributed over the four governorates of the Kingdom, in addition to (3) centers under construction. The total number of visitors to these centers until December of last year was (59,667) visitors, and (237) activities were carried out, benefiting (21,209) citizens. Various ministries such as social assistance, social guidance and family reconciliation services.