Key Humanitarian Efforts and Field Interventions of the MoSD During the Week
Ramallah – The Ministry of Social Development continued its national and humanitarian efforts on multiple fronts, amid the escalating humanitarian and social challenges facing the Palestinian people.
During the past week, the Ministry of Social Development carried out a series of interventions and emergency cash assistance through all its directorates, targeting vulnerable groups and needy families. A total of 1,737 families benefited, with a total value exceeding 381,343 shekels.
Cash assistance was disbursed to affected families in areas targeted by the occupation, amounting to USD 200,000, benefiting around 1,500 families in the Old City, closed areas, Masafer Yatta, Beirien, Um al-Dhahab, and Jorat al-Khail. This was implemented in cooperation with the Hebron Governorate and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), based on officially approved lists to ensure that support reaches the most vulnerable families.
Food parcels, poultry, and cash assistance for rental allowances were distributed to stranded citizens from the Gaza Strip residing in rented apartments, ensuring their living stability and reflecting the Ministry’s national and humanitarian responsibility toward this group.
A series of training and rehabilitation programs were implemented for 20 juvenile children under the project “Protecting and Promoting the Best Interests of the Child”, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. The programs included vocational training in barbering and mobile phone repair, with each participant provided with a full professional toolkit to enable them to start small projects, thereby enhancing their economic opportunities and reintegrating them into society.
Institutional cooperation between the community police, media, and the Ministry of Social Development was strengthened through a coordination meeting that discussed mechanisms of joint work on social issues and enhancing awareness and media campaigns to serve families and the community.
Specialized training programs were developed for the staff of the Ministry of Social Development, aligned with actual needs and global digital transformations. This came during Dr. Hamad’s meeting with H.E. Musa Abu Zaid, Head of the General Personnel Council, aiming to improve staff efficiency and enhance the quality of services provided to citizens.
The Ministry continued to follow up on the progress of its programs and strategic plans through internal meetings with the Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Ministers, and relevant departments, emphasizing ongoing coordination between units to accelerate implementation and ensure the effectiveness of interventions in the field.
In the field, shopping vouchers worth USD 100 each were distributed to 203 needy families in Nablus under the “Youth Empowerment” project, implemented in partnership between the Directorate of Social Development, Jabal Al-Nar Club, and the Palestinian Appeal Foundation. Meanwhile, the Jericho Directorate carried out training for members of the Child Protection Network on “Legal Protection”, aimed at strengthening the detection of child abuse cases and promoting early intervention in accordance with the Palestinian Child Law, in cooperation with Defense for Children International.
At the end of the week, Dr. Hamad affirmed that the Ministry will continue to carry out its humanitarian and national mission through fieldwork and local and international partnerships, to ensure support reaches the most vulnerable groups and to strengthen the social protection system in Palestine.
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