The MoSD explores avenues of cooperation with the Dar Al-Tifl Al-Arabi Association – Jerusalem
Ramallah – H.E. Dr. Samah Hamad, Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of State for Relief Affairs, held a meeting with the management of the Arab Child Home Association – Jerusalem to discuss avenues of cooperation and partnership in the fields of social care, education, orphan support, and women’s empowerment, as well as ways to strengthen the Association’s role in serving the Jerusalemite community.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister Mr. Taha Al-Irani, along with a team from the Ministry that included Assistant Deputy Minister Mr. Akram Al-Hafi and Director General of the General Directorate of Associations and Local Community Affairs Mr. Mohammad Saleem. From the Association, the meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Mamdouh Al-Aker, along with board members Dr. Najwa Irshaid, Ms. Lubna Touqan, and Ms. Lina Barakat.
Dr. Hamad affirmed that the Ministry gives special attention to associations operating in Jerusalem, recognizing their vital role in safeguarding the social fabric and strengthening institutional and community resilience in the city. She commended the Arab Child Home Association for its significant contributions in the areas of education and social care.
The meeting also discussed the possibility of activating the service procurement agreement between the Ministry and the Association, which would contribute to improving the quality of services provided to orphans and vulnerable groups, and ensuring the sustainability of care programs in Jerusalem.
Participants also explored opportunities for support and coordination with several Arab and Islamic relief institutions, including the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in Saudi Arabia, Qatar Charity, and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, with the aim of enabling the Association to expand its services and enhance the sustainability of its projects.
This meeting comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with civil society organizations and promote complementarity of roles to better serve the most vulnerable groups in Jerusalem and across all governorates.
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