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The Minister of Social Development meets the President and members of the Naeem Charity Association
24-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received Mr. Hamid Youssef Rahma, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Naeem Charity Association, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation to advance development projects. The Minister of Social Development praised the efforts of the Naeem Charity Association in the humanitarian and social fields, stressing the Ministry's support for all efforts of civil organizations, and overcoming obstacles that they may face, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, noting the efforts to strengthen the principles of community partnership through which many development achievements have been achieved between state institutions and various civil organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, the most prominent development projects and initiatives implemented by the association in the framework of meeting the basic and various needs of society were reviewed, in addition to social solidarity projects, and programs to raise the cultural and educational level of Bahraini individuals and families. The most important challenges facing the Naeem Charity Association were also reviewed, and procedures that would enhance its humanitarian and charitable role were reviewed.
Minister of Social Development Meets PM Al-Asbul
22-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received His Excellency Representative Mohsen Ali Al-Asbul, Member of Parliament. During the meeting, Minister Al-Asfour praised the efforts of members of the legislative authority to raise the developmental and social level, stressing at the same time the importance of strengthening cooperation between the legislative and executive authorities, in a way that contributes to the continued development of society. During the meeting, a number of issues related to the competencies of the Ministry of Social Development were discussed, noting the minister's keenness to provide the best social services to achieve the desired aspirations.
Minister of Social Development Meets PM Lulwa Al-Rumaihi
22-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received HE Representative Lulwa Al-Rumaihi, Member of Parliament. During the meeting, Minister Al-Asfoor welcomed MP Al-Rumaihi, praising the prominent role played by members of the House of Representatives in supporting national development programs and projects, which contributes towards achieving further development and development. A number of issues related to the tenth constituency in the southern governorate, and issues of common interest, which would enhance cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Social Development and the House of Representatives, were also discussed.
The Minister of Social Development meets a member of the Shura Council, Ibtisam Al-Dallal
20-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received Dr. Ibtisam Al-Dallal, member of the Shura Council, where he briefed her on the developments in the implementation of the Ministry's programs in various social and developmental fields. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation and coordination between the executive and legislative authorities, and mechanisms that enhance joint action in order to achieve national goals, and enhance protection and social care for the various segments of Bahraini society. His Excellency the Minister praised the continuous efforts made by members of the Shura Council in this regard.
The Minister of Social Development meets the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Samaheej Islamic Center Association
18-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Samaheej Islamic Center Society, received Mr. Ammar Abdul-Jalil Radhi, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors. During the meeting, the association's various activities related to social responsibility were reviewed, and its endeavor to promote the principles of charitable and humanitarian work. For his part, the Minister of Social Development praised the development programs and activities he had seen, stressing the distinguished role played by the association in promoting social cohesion and devoting the values of work and giving, stressing the Ministry's support for the efforts of charitable and voluntary societies and all civil society organizations, especially those that practice humanitarian, intellectual and educational work.
The Minister of Social Development Meets the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Friendship Association for the Blind
17-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, received in his office the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Friendship Association for the Blind, Mr. Hussein Haider Al-Halibi, in the presence of a number of members of the Board of Directors. His Excellency the Minister expressed his appreciation for the developmental efforts of the association for people with visual disabilities, their families and those interested in their affairs, and the contributions of its members to the programs and projects implemented by the association aimed at highlighting the capabilities of the blind in a way that enhances their integration into society, stressing the keenness of the Ministry of Social Development to raise the level of cooperation with the association in a way that contributes to ensuring the achievement of its humanitarian and social goals.
The Minister of Development meets members of the boards of directors of charities in the village of Al-Bilad Al-Qadeem, Al-Zinj and Adhari
17-01-2023
His Excellency Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, Minister of Social Development, affirmed that the Ministry is working to enhance cooperation with charities in accordance with the principles of community partnership, indicating that the Ministry seeks to stimulate the role of civil society organizations, to play their role as a basic partner in community development, by providing all means of support and assistance, to enable these civil organizations to perform their role, translate their goals and achieve their mission to the fullest. This came during his meeting with the chairmen and a number of members of the boards of directors of charities in the village of Bilad Al Qadeem, Zinj and Adhari, in his office. During the meeting, the most prominent programs and activities of charitable societies were reviewed, and the existing aspects of cooperation with various governmental and private institutions, in order to achieve their development and humanitarian aspirations. A number of initiatives undertaken by the charitable societies to improve the services provided by them to the various segments of Bahraini society were also discussed, in addition to working to raise the efficiency of their members so that they can play their role impartially and professionally.
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.