Dr. Samah Hamad Meets Salfit Directorate Staff and Visits Bedia Office
Salfit – Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of Relief Affairs, Dr. Samah Hamad, continued her official tour in Salfit Governorate with a visit to the Directorate of Social Development and the Bedia sub-office. She was accompanied by Deputy Minister Mr. Taha Al-Irani, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Development and Planning Mr. Ashraf Al-Barghouthi, Director General of the Poverty Reduction Directorate Dr. Hanadi Barham, Head of the Women’s Unit Ms. Heba Jibait, and several officials, where they met with the directorate’s staff.
Director Ms. Amani Shaheen welcomed the minister and the delegation, emphasizing that such field visits boost staff morale and enhance their ability to serve citizens amid growing pressures and ongoing challenges. She noted that emotional support and recognition are as vital as logistical backing, motivating employees to continue their work with dedication.
Shaheen also reviewed the directorate’s efforts to reorganize its operations and programs, particularly streamlining the work of NGOs in the area and ensuring that aid and services are delivered effectively to those most in need.
Dr. Hamad affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to maintaining direct contact with its directorates, listening to their needs, and supporting field teams. She acknowledged the exceptional pressure created by current circumstances but emphasized that a shared sense of responsibility and solidarity defines the Ministry’s mission across governorates.
During the visit, Dr. Hamad and her delegation distributed food parcels donated by a benefactor to families caring for orphans, as part of the Ministry’s broader effort to enhance social protection and support vulnerable groups.
The minister then visited the Ministry’s sub-office in the town of Bedia, where she reviewed the workflow and services provided to local residents. She underscored the importance of activating and strengthening sub-offices to better serve remote and rural communities.
At the conclusion of the visit, Dr. Hamad expressed her appreciation for the dedication of field staff and reaffirmed the Ministry’s continued commitment to follow up on all files and improve programs in coordination with local partners, aiming to protect vulnerable groups and strengthen the resilience of Palestinian society.
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