MoSD and AIDA Executive Committee Discuss Humanitarian Coordination in Gaza
Ramallah – In line with the Palestinian government’s efforts to organize and unify humanitarian interventions in the Gaza Strip, Acting Minister of State for Relief Affairs and Minister of Social Development, Dr. Samah Hamad, held a meeting with a delegation from the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) to discuss ways to enhance coordination and ensure alignment of aid with national priorities.
The visiting delegation included AIDA Chairperson Athena Rayburn and members of the Executive Committee from CRS, IOCC, and Oxfam. Discussions focused on the government’s humanitarian response plan launched in the aftermath of the aggression, and the central role of the Government Operations Room in managing humanitarian interventions.
Dr. Hamad presented the mechanisms adopted by the government since the onset of the war, underscoring the importance of international organizations coordinating with relevant ministries to ensure fair distribution and needs-based resource allocation on the ground.
For their part, AIDA representatives expressed their interest in strengthening communication with the Operations Room and gradually shifting toward long-term development programming, reaffirming their commitment to partnership with the Palestinian government to enhance the impact of the response.
The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to maintain ongoing coordination and expand areas of cooperation in the upcoming phase to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions in Gaza.
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Delegation from the Ministry of Social Development Reviews the Jordanian Experience in Managing Protection Centers
Amman – A delegation from the Ministry of Social Development, represented by the Women and Gender Unit, reviewed the Jordanian experience in managing and operating protection centers during a two-day visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The visit comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts to develop social work and enhance the protection of women. The visit was organized within the framework of the Women and Gender Unit’s efforts to strengthen the exchange of expertise and build the capacities of professionals working in the field of women’s protection. The program included meetings with the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development and an overview of the policies, procedures, and operational mechanisms adopted in protection centers. During the visit, the delegation learned about the package of services provided by protection centers, including safe shelter, protection services, psychological, social, and legal support, counseling, and community reintegration, contributing to the provision of a safe and supportive environment for women. The visit also included field tours to the Family Reconciliation House and the Girls’ Care House, where the delegation reviewed efforts to provide protection and care services, strengthen women’s capacities and self-confidence, and examined mechanisms of integrated work and partnerships among relevant stakeholders. The visit aims to benefit from the leading Jordanian experience and apply best practices in Palestine, in addition to enhancing the professional efficiency of women working in the field of women’s protection and strengthening regional partnerships in support of social work and women’s protection. At the conclusion of the visit, the delegation expressed its appreciation to the staff of the protection centers in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their efforts, emphasizing the importance of such visits in strengthening cooperation and exchanging knowledge and expertise between the two countries.
Social Development Ministry Assists Gaza Family
Under the Follow-Up of H.E. Minister of Social Development Dr. Samah Hamad: Humanitarian Intervention for a Family from Gaza, Securing Housing and Financial Assistance The Ministry of Social Development followed up on a humanitarian case involving a family from the Gaza Strip who had been residing in a hospital in the city of Jerusalem for medical treatment. After the completion of the treatment period, the family—consisting of five members—was left without a place to stay. Accordingly, the Ministry took the necessary measures to address the situation. The family was transferred to the city of Ramallah, where suitable housing was secured through the rental of an apartment, ensuring temporary stability for the family. In addition, a monthly financial allowance was provided, covering the apartment rent and basic food needs, as part of the Ministry’s role in responding to urgent humanitarian cases. This intervention comes within the framework of the Ministry of Social Development’s commitment to fulfilling its social and humanitarian responsibilities and supporting affected families, particularly in light of the difficult economic conditions and financial constraints facing the Palestinian Authority.
