The MoSD Strengthens Its Partnership with Al-Yasmeen Association to Support Social Care and Development Services
The Ministry of Social Development carried out a field visit today to Al-Yasmeen Charitable Association in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, with the participation of a delegation from the Ministry that included Undersecretary Mr. Taha Al-Irani, Assistant Undersecretary for Community Care and Development Akram Al-Hafi, Assistant Undersecretary for Social Affairs Directorates in the Northern Governorates Kholoud Abdel Khaleq, and Director of the General Administration of Associations Mohammed Saleem, in addition to a team from the Ramallah Directorate.
The delegation was received by the Association’s Chairman, Omar Mohamed Amin; the Association’s Director, Wafaa Al-Sheikh; Munjed Shabbat, Deputy Chair of the Board; along with Board members Dr. Nancy Al-Taweel and Eng. Badr Toor, and members of the Association’s staff.
During the visit, Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of State for Relief Affairs, Dr. Samah Hamd, emphasized the importance of following up with associations in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate due to their vital role in protecting social cohesion and strengthening community services. She stressed that associations form a fundamental pillar in confronting the difficult circumstances faced by the governorates as a result of repeated incursions, noting that the Ministry continues to conduct field visits to support community institutions and reinforce its partnership with the civil society sector.
The Minister also highlighted the financial and administrative challenges facing the government and the Ministry, especially given the limited resources and accumulated obligations. She affirmed that the Ministry is working with its partners to ensure the continuity of services and develop cooperation mechanisms with supporting entities, including opening new channels of support for associations committed to institutional work standards.
For his part, Undersecretary Mr. Taha Al-Irani underscored the essential role of associations as key partners in strengthening social protection and providing services to citizens. He stated that the Ministry provides 18 social services and continues to implement humanitarian interventions despite financial challenges. He also affirmed that supporting active associations is a core component of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen community work.
The Association’s Chairman, Omar Amin, presented an overview of the Association’s current situation and programs, noting that the Association has succeeded in developing its facilities and improving the quality of its services, including expanding its capacity through the “Orkida Hall,” which serves as one of the sources supporting the Association’s programs. He explained that the Association is facing increasing pressure on its services, with a large number of cases on waiting lists, in addition to the economic difficulties affecting most beneficiary families.
As part of the visit, the Ministry’s delegation honored the Association’s Director in recognition of her efforts in developing the Association’s services, strengthening its community presence, and following up on programs provided to persons with disabilities to enhance the quality of services delivered to them.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Ministry’s delegation toured the Association’s facilities to review its departments and the services provided, reaffirming its support for Al-Yasmeen Charitable Association and its commitment to continued cooperation to enhance services provided to children and persons with disabilities.
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