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The Ministry of Social Development launches the "Bahja" initiative to enhance productivity and institutional values
29-03-2023
The Ministry of Social Development launched the "Bahja" team for the Ministry's employees, in order to enhance the professional productivity of the employees, and in a way that raises job satisfaction, which is beneficial to the level of providing services to the beneficiaries. In this regard, the Ministry stated that on the occasion of the United Nations celebration of the International Day of Happiness corresponding to March 20 of each year, the Ministry was keen to participate in this international celebration by organizing the "Bahja" team, which aims to promote the dissemination of a culture of positive work for all its cadres, as well as the consolidation of a healthy social environment, in order to reach the maximum extent of stability and social job satisfaction, and in a way that positively affects the axis of institutional performance in general, pointing out that the team will work on formulating a plan that includes many programs and social initiatives that will be implemented throughout the year, as the Ministry has identified a mechanism Implementing this initiative by working on the principle of achieving productivity and sustainability, in a way that contributes to advancing the Ministry's development march.
Minister of Social Development: Bahraini Youth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the fruits of the Bahraini experience
25-03-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, valued the attention the Kingdom of Bahrain attaches to the youth group and supports their participation and contribution to the construction process, in light of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, who continues to support youth for being one of the main pillars of Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030 through various initiatives and the great efforts made by the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in empowering Bahraini youth, in the belief His Highness said that youth are the future and they are the arms that protect and build homelands. He also stressed that the government not only provided opportunities for young people, but also instilled in them solid values and principles in a way that pushes them to further excellence and achieve leadership. They are young people who are diligent and initiative, and highlight their creative and innovative energies, in everything that contributes to the consolidation of national achievements and gains. He said that Bahraini youth are able to achieve the desired aspirations and goals, and raise the name of the Kingdom of Bahrain in all forums, especially through the fertile ground prepared for them through sustainable policies and decisions drawn up by the government, out of belief in the importance of the ambitious role of Bahraini youth, as this constitutes an important incentive for youth to work with a promising future vision to face challenges, achieve achievements in all fields, and advance the human society.
The Ministry of Social Development: Social centers will start operating in the evening by the month of Ramadan
22-03-2023
The Ministry of Social Development announced the start of operating social centers during the evening period, starting from the holy month of Ramadan during the current month. On this occasion, His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed the keenness of the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to support various social sectors, enabling them to play their sustainable developmental role, especially since the Ministry's social centers contribute to providing integrated development and social services related to the Ministry's services, as well as its targeted community programs that benefit individuals and families in society. For her part, the Assistant Undersecretary for Community Development at the Ministry, Ms. Enas Muhammad Al-Majed, explained that the operation of social centers during the evening period comes within the framework of the Ministry's keenness to take advantage of the developmental and social services provided by these centers, noting that each of the social centers will be operated in Hamad Town, Abdullah Fakhro, Riffa, Muharraq, Jid Hafs, Manama, Sitra, and Sharifa Al-Awadi Club for children and youth, during the morning period from 8 am to 2 pm, and in the evening period from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. She pointed out that the social centers will provide their main services during the morning period, while a number of programs, activities and events that are commensurate with the holy month and the Ramadan atmosphere will be presented during the evening period, including faith oases programmes, meetings with the people of the region, evening sessions and lectures, in addition to a package of craft and artistic programmes, as well as organizing festivals for traditional and popular events. In front of them to meet with others and revive the Ramadan nights, stressing that the programs organized by the social centers on a regular basis are very popular with the Bahraini society, as they take the initiative to attend and choose the activities and programs according to their desires and interests. The Ministry of Social Development invited community members to participate and attend these targeted Ramadan programs and activities, and those wishing to participate should register by visiting the social networking account of social_centers_bh.
During his meeting with the employees of the eighth batch of the Prime Minister's Program for the Development of Government Cadres.. The Minister of Social Development: A prominent role for the Prime
21-03-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed the prominent and important role of the Prime Minister's program for developing government cadres in optimal investment in national energies, building their capabilities, developing their leadership skills, and enhancing their participation in developing performance and government work, in a way that contributes to supporting the goals of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. This came during his meeting with the employees of the eighth batch of the Prime Minister’s Program for the Development of Government Cadres, where he praised the outputs of the program, which embodies the ambitious visions of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, to develop government cadres, and the excellence and success achieved by the program during the past years in preparing ambitious leaders qualified with a high degree of competence, working to continue the development of the Kingdom’s renaissance and achieve the desired goals, expressing his wishes for the program’s members to make maximum use of the opportunities available to them, and continued success and success success. During the meeting, His Excellency the Minister reviewed the most prominent developmental and social programs and projects offered by the Ministry, in addition to the responsibilities and specializations entrusted to the Ministry to develop sustainable social policies. For their part, the employees of the eighth batch of the Prime Minister's Program for the Development of Government Cadres expressed their thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the Minister of Social Development and his keenness to shed light on the most prominent projects, programs and paths of work in the Ministry, and his support for them to provide the best levels of work efficiently and professionally in the projects available to them to serve the country and the citizen.
The Minister of Social Development chairs the first meeting of the National Committee for the Elderly
19-03-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, chaired the first meeting of the National Committee for the Elderly, in the presence of a number of committee members from various governmental, private and private sectors. At the outset of the meeting, Minister Al-Asfoor affirmed that Bahrain is one of the developed countries in its strategic vision for the care and developmental services provided to the elderly, as Bahrain has witnessed legislative and legal development to raise the quality of life for the elderly and ensure the provision of health and social care for them and preserve their dignity. He also stressed during the meeting the importance of the tasks of the committee identified by the formation decision, which is the first of its kind in the region since the decision to establish it was issued in 1984, by implementing the general policy for elderly care, and strengthening the principles of community partnership between various official, private and civil bodies, with the aim of developing services provided to the elderly, and financing programs and activities that can be directed to them. He pointed out that the National Committee for the Elderly represents the authority responsible for implementing the general policy for caring for this group, as well as preparing the national strategy for the elderly, which is based on development axes, providing health and well-being with age, creating a supportive environment for all ages, upgrading services for this group and integrating them into society, in light of an effective community partnership between the government and private sectors and civil society institutions in order to achieve a decent position for this group in gratitude for what it has provided to the country.
During his sponsorship of the ceremony on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment.. The Minister of Social Development: Continuing charitable efforts of Al-Kawthar Society for Social
19-03-2023
Under the auspices of His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, Al-Kawthar Society for Social Welfare organized a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of its founding, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Society, Mr. Hussein Hassan Al-Ali, members of the Society, a number of members of the House of Representatives, heads of civil society organizations, and supporters of the Society from the institutions and dignitaries. On this occasion, the Minister of Social Development congratulated the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Al-Kawthar Society for Social Welfare, for the passage of 20 years of hard work and continuous charitable effort over these years, calling on the Society to continue providing its charitable services, in order to achieve the principles of community partnership, and to complement the role played by the official authorities in community development, stressing at the same time supporting and encouraging the activities of civil organizations registered under the umbrella of the Ministry of Social Development, because of their prominent role in community service, praising the efforts of various civil society institutions that provide services tangible and distinguished initiatives to serve all segments of society, which is a source of pride and continued support for these efforts. He also stressed the importance of strengthening joint national efforts, governmental and private, in the field of promoting development and social services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which would contribute to improving the social level of individuals and families, pointing out in this context that the experience of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the fields of development recorded tangible success, as the Ministry of Social Development strengthened cooperation with civil organizations, by activating the principles of community partnership, implementing many related initiatives and programs, as well as providing services to the target groups in order to improve Bahraini individuals and families economically and socially. The Al-Kawthar Society for Social Welfare is considered one of the active civil society organizations in the Bahraini society, and it has worked over the past years to provide its charitable services in the educational, health and social fields, in light of a community partnership with many relevant authorities.
The Minister of Social Development heads the National Committee for Childhood in its new formation
18-03-2023
أكد سعادة السيد أسامة بن أحمد خلف العصفور وزير التنمية الاجتماعية، حرص الحكومة على النهوض والارتقاء بأوجه الرعاية الشاملة المقدمة للأطفال، مؤكداً حرص الوزارة على المضي قدماً لتحقيق المزيد من المكتسبات والمنجزات الوطنية، لضمان حقوق الطفل، وتهيئة البيئة الملائمة والآمنة لهم، مثمناً في هذا السياق، قرار صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير سلمان بن حمد آل خليفة ولي العهد رئيس مجلس الوزراء حفظه الله بتشكيل اللجنة الوطنية للطفولة وبعضوية نخبة من الجهات ذات المسؤولية المجتمعية. جاء ذلك خلال ترؤس سعادته الاجتماع الأول للجنة الوطنية للطفولة، في تشكيلتها الجديدة، حيث أكد أهمية تضافر الجهود الوطنية لإثراء عمل ومهام اللجنة على نحو يساهم في تحقيق الأهداف التنموية التي أنشأت لأجلها، منوهاً في ذات الوقت بجهود اللجنة التي بذلتها خلال الأعوام الماضية الأمر الذي يؤكد اهتمام البحرين بشكل مستمر للارتقاء بأوضاع الطفولة على مختلف المستويات في مناخ إيجابي من خلال تضافر جهود كافة الجهات المعنية. كما واستعرض الاجتماع تحديد أولويات واختصاصات أعضاء اللجنة، إلى جانب مستجدات قانون العدالة الإصلاحية للأطفال وحمايتهم من سوء المعاملة، بالإضافة إلى عدد من المواضيع على جدول الأعمال.
The Minister of Social Development heads the National Committee for Childhood in its new formation
17-03-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed the government's keenness to advance and improve aspects of comprehensive care provided to children, stressing the Ministry's keenness to move forward to achieve more national gains and achievements, to ensure children's rights, and to create an appropriate and safe environment for them, appreciating in this context the decision of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to form the National Committee for Childhood and the membership of an elite group of socially responsible bodies. This came during His Excellency chairing the first meeting of the National Committee for Childhood, in its new formation, where he stressed the importance of concerted national efforts to enrich the work and tasks of the committee in a way that contributes to achieving the development goals for which it was established. The meeting also reviewed the priorities and terms of reference of the committee members, as well as developments in the Correctional Justice Law for Children and their protection from abuse, in addition to a number of topics on the agenda.
The Committee for Equal Opportunities at the Ministry of Social Development holds its first periodic meeting for the current year
15-03-2023
The Committee for Equal Opportunities at the Ministry of Social Development held its first periodic meeting for the current year, chaired by the Assistant Undersecretary for Community Development, Ms. Enas Muhammad Al-Majed, where the strategic plan of the committee was reviewed and discussed, and the efforts that would contribute to promoting a culture of gender balance in the various departments and divisions of the ministry. During the meeting, the chairwoman of the committee stressed the importance of formulating the strategic plan with qualitative and quality initiatives, in a way that contributes to enhancing the role of women and their contributions in the various sectors of the ministry. In this context, she expressed her deep appreciation for the efforts made by the Supreme Council for Women, headed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King, may God protect her, to consolidate the progress of Bahraini women in various fields.
Minister of Social Development receives Representative Jalal Kazem to discuss development initiatives
15-03-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received Representative Jalal Kazem, Member of Parliament, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation to serve development and social projects and initiatives. During the meeting, the most important services provided by the Ministry to eligible citizens in the development and social fields were reviewed, within the framework of cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Social Development and the House of Representatives, in an effort to continue the development and social process and achieve more progress in the initiatives and projects implemented by the Ministry. The importance of the role played by the members of the House of Representatives in developing national legislation to achieve the public interest was also emphasized.
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.
On the occasion of the Arab Day to Encourage Productive Families.. Minister of Social Development: The support of His Majesty the King's wife for Bahraini productive families contributed to the develo
14-03-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed that the experience of productive families and entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Bahrain constitutes a model for sustainable development and an example of integration in the process of economic development, in line with the strategic directions to encourage the transformation from low-income families into productive families, and in a way that contributes to revitalizing the local economy cycle and stimulating Bahraini creativity to innovate in a climate that attracts investment and an atmosphere conducive to competitiveness. This came on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain's celebration of the Arab Productive Family Day, which was endorsed by the Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, in response to the Kingdom of Bahrain's proposal to celebrate the Arab Day to encourage productive families on March 15 of each year, as well as the ministers' endorsement of the Arab Award for Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa to encourage productive families, aimed at promoting creativity and excellence in the production, display and marketing of products in innovative ways. In this context, Minister Al-Asfoor praised the great support given by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the King of the country and President of the Supreme Council for Women, may God protect her, to productive families through the continued keenness and care of Her Highness for national projects and initiatives supporting the citizen to have an active role in the development of society, which made him innovate and manufacture a unique and distinctive product circulated for marketing, indicating that the Bahraini family is proud of the rich balance of achievements in the development of society and the economy. patriotic. He also explained that the Ministry of Social Development provided many attractive facilities for productive families to share their distinguished ideas and projects in the market, enabling them to remain stable, as the Ministry is constantly working on developing programs directed at projects for Bahraini productive families to ensure their development and sustainability, in addition to devoting the approach of excellence and competitiveness by launching several initiatives to increase family income, support its stability, and enhance its position and role to be an active contributor to society. The Minister indicated the steps taken by the Ministry to enable the productive families project, since its early beginnings in the seventies of the last century, until the project developed in a qualitative manner, benefiting from successful international experiences and taking into account the local specificity, as many laws, legislations, and programs were issued regulating the work of these families and to be present in the process of national development in its various fields, the most prominent of which is the “Step for Home Projects” program, which came as an extension of the productive families project, and contributed to unleashing the individual’s energies and transforming him from dependent on social assistance into a successful home project owner, where he got (( 2788) individuals and families obtained a productive home license, until the end of February of this year. His Excellency the Minister of Social Development continued that the Ministry is keen to hone the talents of productive families and develop them through the creation of quality training programs and development projects, the provision of headquarters to practice their work, and the investment of partnerships with the private sector to promote their products, especially since the projects of Bahraini productive families are witnessing a remarkable development in terms of employing modern technologies, especially in the field of marketing these products through electronic platforms to ensure the expansion of the sales process and its promotion inside and outside Bahrain. He stressed that the Ministry of Social Development will continue its role in supporting the productive families sector and sponsoring their projects, which reflected a successful economic model that has written many success stories mixed with national capabilities to exert effort and creativity in ideas and excellence to develop, invest and market traditional products to raise the level of the individual and the family, as the first starting point for practicing self-employment and developing family income resources.
In implementation of the order of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.. Minister Al-Asfour: Starting to transfer social security and disability allowances to beneficiaries with dou
13-03-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed the government's firm keenness to provide an umbrella of social protection for citizens and enhance their standard of living in line with the goals of the comprehensive development march led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, and the follow-up and concern of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Minister Al-Asfoor appreciated the order of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to double the disbursement of social assistance allowances that are disbursed to those who are entitled to social security and those who are entitled to disability allowances, in conjunction with the approach of the blessed month of Ramadan, in accordance with the annual habit of His Highness, with the aim of alleviating the living burdens of low-income Bahraini families, which confirms His Highness' constant interest in the various segments of Bahraini society. On this occasion, His Excellency the Minister of Social Development raised his deep thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their great interest and constant support in securing a decent life for all citizens, especially for low-income groups, stressing in this context that the Ministry immediately started implementing His Highness' order, and the sums due to beneficiaries of social security assistance and disability allowance were transferred, to their bank accounts for disbursement. They are due on the 15th of March.
On the occasion of International Women's Day.. Ministry of Social Development: Bahraini women's leadership as a model in regional and international forums
07-03-2023
The Kingdom of Bahrain joins the countries of the world in celebrating International Women's Day, which falls on the eighth of March every year, to highlight the progress made by Bahraini women in various political, economic and social fields, within the framework of their pioneering contributions to the promotion of sustainable development. On this occasion, His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, affirmed that International Women's Day is an appropriate opportunity to confirm the commitment of the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its belief in the active role of women in building and renaissance of society, and reflects appreciation for their various developmental contributions, and push them towards continuing to achieve the highest gains for themselves and their society, in light of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, and the follow-up of the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister The Council of Ministers, that granted Bahraini women their rights in various economic, political and social fields, and contributed to the consolidation of the principles of equal opportunity, the advancement of women and the safeguarding of all their rights, in addition to that it demonstrated its capabilities in community and international participation. Minister Al-Asfoor also valued the initiatives of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King, President of the Supreme Council for Women, may God protect her, which resulted in drawing up a unified map of action for the efforts of Bahraini women's advancement and advancing their leadership path in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which provided women with many opportunities and opened broader horizons to participate with men in the process of giving, building and national development, and attaining the highest levels locally, regionally and internationally. The experience of women's progress in the Kingdom of Bahrain is a role model in various regional and international forums, especially as it is in line with the wise vision of wise leadership emanating from a pioneering thought and approach, and in accordance with international best practices, to anticipate the future of Bahraini women in a way that ensures the sustainability of achievements and active participation in various fields. He said that the Ministry of Social Development was keen to provide all aspects of support and assistance to Bahraini women, out of pride in their active role and donations that enhance social and developmental services. Women's associations, and all activities aimed at enhancing the role of women, as well as enhancing women's participation in the economic field, through many development programs and projects.
Ministry of Social Development: What is being circulated about the study of basic life is misleading, far from the truth, and inaccurate
04-03-2023
Commenting on what was circulated regarding the response of the Ministry of Social Development to one of the questions received from the House of Representatives regarding the definition of the minimum basic life requirements for individuals and families in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Ministry of Social Development clarified that what is being circulated about one of the studies mentioned in the response is out of context, misleading, far from the truth, and inaccurate. The ministry indicated that the response to the circulating parliamentary question only touched on a specific type of support provided to eligible citizens, as the parliamentary question subject to an answer inquired about a specific type of support, which is related to social assistance and not the program package related to social support for eligible citizens. The Ministry affirmed that the Social Security Law guaranteed entitlement to social assistance through an integrated package of social support programs for eligible citizens, which is represented in cash benefits that are decided to be granted to any family or individual in accordance with the provisions of the law for all groups that do not have an adequate source of income on which they depend for their livelihood in order to help them secure the minimum requirements of basic life, and it includes 11 categories as follows: the family, the widow, the divorced, the abandoned, the elderly, the family of the inmate in reform and rehabilitation centers, the incapable of working, and individuals with special needs. the private, the unmarried girl, the boy and the orphan). The number of beneficiaries of social support programs reached 130 thousand 653 Bahraini families, according to statistics for the month of February during the current year. The Ministry noted that the Social Security Law guarantees entitlement to social assistance, which is represented in the cash benefits that are decided to be granted to any family or individual in accordance with the provisions of the law for all groups that do not have an adequate source of income on which they depend for their livelihood, in order to help them secure the minimum basic life requirements. Three eligibility categories fall under the financial support program for low-income people, which are those whose incomes range between zero and 300, those whose incomes range between 301 and 700, and those whose incomes range between 701 and 1000 BD. She added that the groups eligible for social assistance benefit from a package of allowances and direct support programs, which are: - Social assistance: a monthly amount of 77 dinars per person, 132 dinars for two individuals, 28 dinars for each family member whose number exceeds that. Financial support for low-income people (expensive allowance): An additional amount that is automatically disbursed to each individual and family beneficiary of social security, with the aim of helping them cope with any increase in living requirements. The support is paid in three categories (110, 77, and 55) dinars per month, according to the total income of the head of the family. Electricity Reduction: Social Security beneficiaries are supported by a monthly reduction in the electricity and water bill. - Monetary compensation in exchange for lifting subsidies on meat: represented by monetary compensation in exchange for lifting subsidies on meat. - Disability allowance: beneficiaries of social security with disabilities are supported with an amount of 100 dinars per month as an allowance for people with disabilities, whether for the applicant or members of his family, without the disbursement of assistance affecting the amount of the allowance or vice versa. Housing: Providing adequate housing through the programs and projects of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning. The Ministry stressed the need to take into consideration the integrated package of social support programmes. Stressing its continuous keenness to strengthen the social protection system in the Kingdom, in line with the principles and priorities contained in the government program 2023-2026, in order to achieve the desired goals and raise the standard of living for citizens.
Wife of the Great King delegates Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa to hand over the Productive Families Encouragement Award 2023
01-03-2023
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the country's monarch, President of the Supreme Council for Women, may God protect her, delegated Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of "Injaz Bahrain" to attend the distribution ceremony of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for Encouraging Productive Families 2023, in its sixteenth edition at the local level, in the presence of a number of officials, in addition to the participation of civil society organizations related to the field of women's development and productive families, in the Sharifa Al-Awadi Club for children and youth in Riffa. Her Highness Sheikha Hessa kindly handed over the awards in its three categories to the winners, as the family of Mrs. Wafaa Dawood Salman won the award for the best productive family, for the macrame industry project, and Ms. Magda Mahdi Ahmed won the award for the best product, for the innovative spice mixtures project, and the award for the best sponsor and supporter of productive families projects was won by the management of Souk Al-Baraha. On this occasion, Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Deputy Sponsor of the ceremony, expressed her thanks and appreciation for the efforts of the Ministry of Social Development in adopting this award and supporting its continuity to be an encouraging incentive for Bahraini productive families to keep abreast of everything new in their local industries that preserve the authentic Bahraini identity on the one hand, and contribute to supporting the local economy on the other. Her Highness Sheikha Hessa praised the remarkable development witnessed by the products of Bahraini families, which enabled them to enter the local market, and imposed themselves as a competitor to foreign products, calling in this regard on all institutions to continue supporting these families and overcoming all difficulties that may face the path of their production, in addition to marketing these products to reach outside the scope of the local market. For his part, His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, expressed, in his speech during the ceremony, his deepest thanks and appreciation to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, for Her Highness's constant keenness to sponsor the ceremony of Her Highness's Award for Encouraging Productive Families and honoring the winners of this award, since its first inception in the year 2007, in the desire and belief of Her Highness to empower the Bahraini family and improve its standard of living, stressing in In this context, this comes as an honest and profound translation of the social dimensions in light of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, and the esteemed government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which is now taking its course in progress and leadership, and is opening up to broad horizons of comprehensive advancement. Minister Al-Asfoor also congratulated Her Royal Highness, for the many gains and achievements made by the Kingdom of Bahrain in the field of empowering women and preserving all their rights, consolidating the principles of equal opportunities and ensuring the achievement of equal and fair partnership between women and men, on the occasion of the participation of the Kingdom of Bahrain with the international community in celebrating International Women's Day, which falls on the eighth day of this month, to highlight the progress made by Bahraini women in various fields and political, economic and social levels, which confirms that the Bahraini march in the field of supporting women has reached It has reached very advanced stages, and has become an example to follow in enhancing the presence of women and raising their contributions to sustainable development. It also strengthens Bahrain's position globally as a country committed to its responsibilities towards major international issues, including the issue of supporting women and promoting their rights. In this context, Minister Al-Asfoor indicated that the story of the successes of productive families in the Kingdom of Bahrain was taken to benefit from similar experiences in sister Arab countries, which were impressed by the Bahraini productive experience, and the continuous support it receives from the state, which continues to support and care for these families, to develop efforts to upgrade the productive families project to become a pioneering project that has a clear imprint, contribution and sustainability, by providing logistical, financial and technical support, and legalization, to achieve For sustainable economic and social security, in a manner that contributes to the implementation of one of the most important axes of the social policy adopted by the Ministry, which is the axis of social investment. He also stressed that these achievements would not have seen the light had it not been for the adoption and sponsorship of the projects of productive families by the wife of the Great King, who achieved a quantum leap in the course of the productive families project, out of Her Highness's keenness to develop the projects of these families, enhance their skills and craft ability, and motivate them to creativity and practice, so that they can continue and contribute to creating a decent economic and social life for their members. On the sidelines of the celebration of the announcement of the winners of the Princess Sabeeka Award for Encouraging Productive Families, an accompanying exhibition was inaugurated under the slogan "Perfume and Incense Industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain", with the participation of (41) productive families, to market the products of distinguished home entrepreneurs in this field.
The Ministry of Social Development participates in the Conference on Social Welfare Policies and Achieving Community Security in Egypt
27-02-2023
His Excellency the Minister of Social Development, Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, participated in the first regional conference organized by the Ministry of Social Solidarity in the Arab Republic of Egypt on "Social Welfare Policies and Achieving Community Security", under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and with the participation of a number of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, the League of Arab States, and relevant authorities in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The conference aims to exchange visions and practical ideas on social welfare policies and ways to achieve social security in light of contemporary changes, in addition to the sub-goals represented in the reality of social welfare policies for vulnerable groups and children with disabilities. On this occasion, Minister Al-Asfoor stressed the importance of the conference in advancing efforts to formulate social welfare policies to support the most needy groups in societies, expressing his thanks to the President of the Arab Republic for his sponsorship of this conference, which comes within the framework of adopting the concept of sustainable social development, and achieving best practices for development initiatives in the field of protection and social care for various segments of society. To support all efforts and means that contribute to the promotion of sustainable social development in its comprehensive sense. It is noteworthy that the conference comes within the framework of adopting the concept of sustainable development, which is concerned with developing social policies with the aim of developing society and with the participation of its members, and the role of each party, whether people, government or civil society institutions, in addition to the participation of the private sector as an expression of its social responsibility and work to achieve sustainable development.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development meets the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations on Violence in Conflict
24-02-2023
Mrs. Sahar Rashid Al-Mannai, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, received the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Parmilla Batten. During the meeting, they reviewed the most prominent programs and services provided by the Ministry of Social Development in the field of protection and social care, in addition to discussing a number of issues of common interest in the development and social field, stressing in this context the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to support women through their social and economic advancement through various development programmes, referring to government efforts to enhance opportunities for equality and eliminate all forms of discrimination against women. For her part, Mrs. Parmila Patten praised the advanced level of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the field of promoting women's rights and empowerment, and the great efforts made by the government, which contributed to making it a partner in the comprehensive development process.
Minister of Social Development: The "Isa Award for Service to Humanity" is a beacon that reflects the national vision and humanitarian approach of His greatness
22-02-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, praised the Isa Award for Service to Humanity and its noble goals, praising its role in promoting the values of goodness, humanity and volunteer work in societies, stressing that the award constitutes a message of appreciation and gratitude to all those who have great humanitarian work, whose impact extended to include a wide range of people, in addition to highlighting and supporting humanitarian efforts in the countries of the world. Minister Al-Asfoor noted the great contributions of the award to the renaissance of societies and the consolidation of the concepts of the values of giving, as the award has become a reflection of the harmonious national vision and the humanitarian approach of His Greatness Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God rest his soul. The Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to spread the spirit of giving and giving to institutions and individuals. He also appreciated the patronage of His Majesty the King, for the ceremony honoring the winner of the award, stressing that the award follows the same rational and humane approach followed by His Majesty, may God rest his soul, pointing in this regard to the positive thought of the Award’s Board of Trustees, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of His Majesty the King, the General Secretariat of the Award, and its specialized neutral arbitration committees, stressing that the Award is becoming more established, distinguished and widespread as one of the world’s leading awards in the field of humanitarian work.
The Ministry of Social Development organizes periodic meetings for civil organizations to develop institutional performance according to efficiency and effectiveness
22-02-2023
The National Center for Supporting Non-Governmental Organizations, represented by the Ministry of Social Development, organized periodic meetings for civil society organizations supervised by the Ministry, in the field of laws and legislation related to these organizations, which aim to develop the capabilities of members of their boards of directors, and enable them to play their developmental and social role, according to the institutional system of the civil organization. The Ministry stressed the importance of the meetings, which come within the framework of strengthening and building the capacities of civil organizations, in order to ensure their effective contribution to social and economic development, and in a way that contributes to the transformation of civil society organizations into real energy that plays its expected role with distinguished efficiency and quality. She pointed out that these meetings will provide an opportunity for members of NGOs to develop their capabilities and skills on ways to gain a clear vision on the mechanisms of effective and rapid dealing with changes that may occur in their development plans and projects, in a way that guarantees them continuity and adaptation, especially since during these meetings challenges are discussed to develop institutional performance to be efficient and effective, as well as allowing the way to enhance administrative and technical efforts on the volunteer side, stressing in this context on supporting and strengthening the programs of civil organizations, highlighting their role and documenting the pioneering experiences that they achieve. It has undertaken in the field of developmental and social work, in a way that contributes to spreading and consolidating the culture of volunteer work, highlighting its role in comprehensive development, as well as strengthening the principle of community partnership with government, private and civil sectors, to support national social responsibility efforts. She also explained that these awareness meetings contributed to assessing and defining the methodologies of the civil sector, improving its performance, developing its capabilities and increasing its effectiveness, as it is a key partner in development in its comprehensive concept, in addition to finding a number of professional civil organizations in managing programs and projects, noting that the Ministry is keen to provide various means of support for this vital sector, which is represented in logistical support through the National Center for Supporting NGOs, which is the first of its kind in the region and one of the pioneering achievements of the Ministry in the field of partnership with the civil sector and civil society, and aims to enhance the performance of the work of civil organizations and build their capacities. This is in accordance with the legal controls regulating its developmental and social work.