MoSD Expands Humanitarian Aid Ahead of Eid al-Adha
Ramallah – As part of its ongoing national and social responsibilities, the Ministry of Social Development, through its directorates across the governorates, carried out a wide range of humanitarian and relief interventions from June 1 to 12, 2025. These efforts were part of its response to the needs of poor families, displaced persons, and the most vulnerable groups, coinciding with the celebration of Eid al-Adha.
The interventions included the provision of cash and in-kind assistance, Eid clothing for children, psychosocial support services, and follow-up on issues related to children, women, and persons with disabilities. This was all implemented within an integrated framework aimed at enhancing protection and care for targeted groups.
In Tulkarem Governorate, an expanded relief campaign was conducted that included direct cash assistance, Eid clothing and voucher distributions, in addition to specialized support for displaced persons and financial sponsorships for orphans. In Tubas, efforts focused on distributing food parcels and medical assistance, with support from partner organizations.
In Bethlehem, the directorate continued distributing cash, food, and health assistance, along with household items and Eid clothing. Salfit Directorate provided financial sponsorships for orphans, Eid clothing, rehabilitation services for children with disabilities, and follow-up on cases of martyrs' families.
In Qalqilya, psychosocial support was offered through field visits and group counseling sessions, along with monitoring of economic empowerment files. In Nablus, seasonal interventions targeted women from Gaza and elderly persons, with comprehensive follow-up on cases involving children, women, and persons with disabilities.
Jericho Directorate held psychosocial sessions for beneficiaries and staff, and conducted visits to residential institutions. In Jerusalem, protection and psychosocial support files were followed up, while customs exemptions for persons with disabilities were processed and Eid clothing was distributed to women residing in Al-Eizariya.
In Yatta, rehabilitation services and service contracting were implemented, including field assessments for vulnerable health cases, distribution of medical aid, and Eid clothing. Meanwhile, Hebron Directorate implemented a comprehensive program involving data updates, disbursement of sponsorships, assistance distribution within poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment programs, and holding juvenile court sessions.
The Ministry affirms that these interventions are part of a comprehensive and ongoing response plan, in partnership with civil society and international organizations, aimed at ensuring social justice and equitable access to services for all eligible groups.
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