MoSD Visits Tubas and the Northern Jordan Valley, Discusses Citizens’ Needs and Strengthening the Social Protection System
Tubas – In light of the exceptional circumstances Palestine is going through, along with the escalating humanitarian and social challenges, and in line with the directives of Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa to enhance the government’s field presence across all governorates, the Ministry of Social Development continues to intensify its field visits to assess citizens’ needs and monitor the delivery of services to the most vulnerable groups. Within this framework, the Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of State for Relief Affairs, Dr. Samah Hamad, conducted a field visit to the Tubas and Northern Jordan Valley Governorate.
The visit was hosted by Tubas and Northern Jordan Valley Governor Ahmad Al-Asaad, in the presence of the Ministry’s Undersecretary Mr. Taha Al-Irani, the Minister’s Advisor Duaa Wadi, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Development and Planning Ashraf Al-Barghouthi, Director General of the General Administration of Associations Mohammad Salim, Director of the Economic Empowerment Department Mohammad Ammarna, Director of the Child Protection Department Ghaliya Abu Al-Rub, Director of the Tubas Directorate of Social Development Sanaa Daraghmeh, in addition to representatives of the security services and a number of representatives from official and civil society institutions.
This took place during a meeting held at the Governorate headquarters, which addressed the most pressing needs of the governorate in the social protection sector and mechanisms for strengthening joint cooperation between the Ministry and the Governorate to ensure the development of social services and expand outreach to poor, marginalized, and affected families. During the meeting, the Minister also listened to interventions from partner institutions and local authorities regarding the main existing challenges and ways to enhance coordination in the coming phase.
Dr. Samah Hamad affirmed that the Ministry operates through a field-based approach founded on partnership with various national institutions to ensure an effective response to citizens’ needs across all governorates. She stressed the importance of unifying efforts to protect the most vulnerable groups and enhance their resilience, highlighting the need to expand cash assistance and economic empowerment programs in a way that preserves the dignity of families and strengthens their ability to become self-reliant.
Governor Ahmad Al-Asaad praised the visit, emphasizing the importance of continuous coordination with the Ministry of Social Development and its vital role in supporting needy families and promoting social stability in the governorate. The Ministry’s Undersecretary, Mr. Taha Al-Irani, noted that the Ministry continues to develop its field plans and programs in line with the priorities of governorates and the needs of citizens, stressing the importance of integration between official and civil institutions to broaden the impact of social interventions and ensure that services reach those entitled to them efficiently and fairly.
The tour included a visit to the Tubas Soup Kitchen, where the delegation reviewed the workflow and relief services provided to needy families. Participants commended the efforts exerted in providing meals and assistance to the most vulnerable groups amid increasing humanitarian needs. The delegation also visited the Tubas and Northern Jordan Valley Regional Command of the National Security Forces, where they were received by the Regional Commander, Colonel Ibrahim Abu Khashk. The meeting emphasized the importance of cooperation and coordination among official institutions in a manner that serves citizens and enhances social stability in the governorate.
Dr. Samah Hamad continues her field visits in the governorate, and Governor Al-Asaad accompanied the delegation throughout all tour stops, as part of the Ministry’s field-based approach aimed at strengthening the social protection system and assessing citizens’ needs across all governorates.
