Statement of the Ministry of Social Development on the occasion of the Arab Orphan Day
06-04-2023
The Kingdom of Bahrain joins the Arab community in celebrating the Arab Orphan Day, corresponding to the first Friday of April of each year. The orphans in the Kingdom of Bahrain enjoy direct attention and care from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrian, and with the permanent and continuous support of the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in recognition of the status of the orphan child and the virtue of his sponsorship with God Almighty. Believing in the responsibility of wise leadership for orphans, the Ministry of Social Development has entrusted aspects of caring for and supporting orphans and preserving their rights by providing all aspects of living, social, health, psychological and educational care. All kinds of social and economic support are also provided to orphans who have no breadwinner, as the orphan category is one of the beneficiaries of Law No. (18) of 2008 regarding social security. The Ministry has been keen to integrate orphans with the various segments of society, and to provide a sound educational environment that is comprehensive for all their age stages. The Childhood Care Home, which is concerned with caring for orphaned children, is one of the centers providing care services for them to be good citizens who contribute to building the nation and preserving their national and Islamic identity. In addition, the Ministry has provided family custody service to Bahraini families, to care, shelter and take responsibility for raising orphans, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations regarding family custody, which deals with the provisions for this category and the protection of their rights in society and the organization of the process, procedures and conditions of their incubation. The Arab Orphan Day is celebrated at the Ministry of Social Development by organizing events and programs within the framework of community partnership and in cooperation with civil society institutions and relevant authorities.