Awqaf funds project with KD 300,000 to assist needy patients
The General Secretariat of Awqaf has announced the allocation of KD 300,000 (approximately $972,800) to support the “Rahmaa” project, which provides treatment for needy patients. This initiative, implemented by the “Balad Al-Khair” Association in cooperation with Dar Al-Shifa Hospital, will continue for one year. So far, around 250 patients from various nationalities have benefited from the project.
In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) today, following an inspection visit to Dar Al-Shifa Hospital to monitor the project, the Director of the Awqaf Endowment Funds Department, Maarib Al-Yaqoub, emphasized the importance of such partnerships between governmental, private, and charitable sectors in assisting community members by providing necessary medicines, treatments, and examinations for those unable to afford them. Al-Yaqoub added that the General Secretariat of Awqaf will continue to offer grants and support humanitarian initiatives and volunteer charitable efforts that contribute to helping those in need in Kuwait.
Acting Director of the Humanitarian Projects Department and the Director of the “Balad Al-Khair” Association, Ali Shaddad, also praised the significant support provided by the General Secretariat of Awqaf to serve the community and assist charitable associations in offering public welfare services, particularly in caring for patients.
Shaddad stated that the “Rahmaa” project is one of the pioneering charitable initiatives that reflects the commitment of the secretariat in supporting the poor and needy. It serves as a vital source of aid for patients struggling to bear the cost of medical treatment. He explained that the project provides comprehensive medical services to underprivileged patients and improves their health conditions.
He also praised the strategic partnership with Dar Al-Shifa Hospital in delivering high-quality healthcare services, highlighting the ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Health through the Kuwait Cancer Treatment Center to provide medical services for cancer patients.
Dr Mohammad Jassim, Head of the Medical Department at Dar Al-Shifa Hospital, also spoke to KUNA, emphasizing the hospital’s strategy in providing community medical services, especially for financially struggling patients, and reaffirmed the continuity of such services while maintaining the confidentiality of treatment. He emphasized that Dar Al-Shifa always strives to offer high-quality initiatives that enhance the Ministry of Health’s role in providing exceptional medical services to patients, driven by a strong sense of social responsibility and a commitment to meeting the medical needs of the community.
The “Balad Al-Khair” project aims to achieve social solidarity and alleviate the financial and health suffering of patients. It includes various services such as dialysis sessions, physical therapy, advanced medical tests, and the assessment of the social and medical conditions of beneficiaries to ensure that support reaches the most deserving groups. — KUNA
Al-Najat Charity helps 380,000 people in Yemen
The Kuwaiti Al-Najat Charity confirmed Tuesday, that more than 380,000 individuals benefited from its humanitarian and development projects in Yemen during 2024. These projects are part of a campaign which is celebrating its tenth consecutive year. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Abdullah Al-Shihab, Head of the Charity’s Programs and Projects Sector, said that the organization has placed great emphasis on development projects that contribute to improving the lives of beneficiaries.
He added that some of the major projects included the construction of seven residential villages, drilling 52 wells, building eight bakeries, establishing five new schools, sponsoring 210 students, and organizing 19 Quran memorization classes.
Al-Shihab also noted that the charity had built a medical center, held eye camps, and provided assistance to approximately 5,700 patients. Furthermore, around 120,000 people benefited from food aid and relief projects across various Yemeni governorates.
He explained that these efforts are part of the charity’s broader aim to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people and enhance living standards in the most needy areas.
Al-Shihab concluded by thanking the Kuwaiti Ministries of Social Affairs and Foreign Affairs for their ongoing support of Kuwaiti charitable work, and expressed deep appreciation for the generous donors and supporters in Kuwait for their continued help in aiding those in need in Yemen and elsewhere. — KUNA
"Balad Alkhair": Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs to Support Care Homes
A delegation from the Balad Alkhair Association conducted a visit today, Monday, to the Ministry of Social Affairs headquarters to meet with Dr. Amthal Al-Hweila, the Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood.
" Balad Alkhair" delegation was led by the Chairman of the Association's Board of Directors, Saad Motalq Al-Rajhi, along with several board members.
For her part, the Minister of Social Affairs commended the continuous efforts of the Balad Alkhair Association in the field of humanitarian work and aiding those in need both inside and outside the State of Kuwait.
Al-Hweila affirmed that the Balad Alkhair Association is one of the leading charitable organizations that has achieved significant accomplishments and contributed to supporting the most vulnerable groups, which serves the interests of the development and advancement of Kuwaiti society. She also indicated that the Ministry of Social Affairs is pleased to collaborate with "Balad Alkhair" and other active Kuwaiti charitable organizations in support of their mission.
In turn, Saad Al-Rajhi praised the significant role and multiple achievements of the ministry recently concerning support for Kuwaiti charitable associations and facilitating their tasks in supporting the needy and disaster-stricken individuals. He noted that the past months have witnessed a leap in partnership fields between Balad Alkhair and active parties, contributing to the launch of a number of charitable projects that have had a significant impact on the lives of beneficiaries.
In this context, Al-Rajhi announced the success of the strategic partnership terms between the Balad Alkhair Association and the Social Care Sector in the Ministry of Social Affairs to support care homes, adding that the meeting with the minister included discussions on ways to develop this partnership in future cooperation.
The Chairman of the Balad Alkhair Association's Board emphasized that the partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs aims to provide the necessary support to improve the health and living conditions of beneficiaries and enhance community partnership through cooperation with governmental entities to achieve social development goals, as well as improve the environment of care homes and provide essential needs to ensure the comfort of beneficiaries.
He added that the partnership provides many forms of support for care homes, including: 30 air conditioners, 21 washing machines, 19 refrigerators, 35 first aid kits, 35 blood pressure devices, 35 glucose meters, 35 thermometers, 35 asthma inhalers, 200 boxes of gloves, and 25 wheelchairs.
In conclusion, Al-Rajhi emphasized the importance of this partnership in supporting social care homes and improving the living standards of beneficiaries, pointing out that the Balad Alkhair Association looks forward to more fruitful cooperation in the future, as we believe this initiative will have a positive impact on providing a safe and sustainable healthcare environment./ Al-Mujtama
Kuwaiti "Social Reform" Congratulates the Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza: A Victory for Justice and Endurance for the Nation
In a step reflecting hope and embodying the steadfastness of the Palestinian people, the Social Reform Association announced in an official statement its endorsement of the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in Gaza between the Palestinian resistance and the Zionist occupation.
The "Reform" statement read:
"And on that day, the believers will rejoice {4} in the victory of Allah, He grants victory to whom He wills, and He is the Mighty, the Merciful" (Al-Rum).
The good news came with the announcement of the ceasefire and agreement on halting hostilities between our steadfast brothers in Gaza and the aggressive Zionist entity, along with the provisions of this agreement regarding a withdrawal from the territories and an exchange of prisoners.
We at the Social Reform Association congratulate our brothers in Gaza in particular, and our Islamic and Arab nation in general, on this great victory, which would not have been possible without the success of Allah Almighty, and then the steadfastness, heroism, and sacrifices of the Palestinian people.
What the Zionist entity has done is considered a crime of the century against all of humanity, leaving behind tens of thousands of martyrs – children, women, men, and the elderly – and the destruction of infrastructure and entire cities, with no schools, hospitals, or mosques spared. This criminal entity has committed atrocities beyond human comprehension, including mass killings, besiegement, and starvation, all in front of the entire world and its organizations and states. These actions have become a war crime that necessitates the prosecution of those responsible in international courts.
Anyone who has supported the Zionist entity by providing military, financial aid, and political cover is complicit in this crime and in conspiring against the Palestinian people and violating human rights treaties; as it is stated in the Quran (Surah Al-Anfal: 30): (And [remember, O Muhammad], when those who disbelieved plotted against you to restrain you or to kill you or to expel you. And they plan, but Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners).
Today, we rejoice in the lifting of the burden from our brothers and begin a new chapter of solidarity and togetherness to meet the needs of thousands of displaced families, and the countless orphans left behind by the Zionist killing machine, who have found no shelter after the destruction of homes and schools, and the collapse of health, food systems, and infrastructure.
We at the Social Reform Association urge everyone, including governments, communities, and international and regional institutions, to fulfill their humanitarian duty to meet the needs of the Palestinian people in Gaza. As stated in Sahih Muslim by Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "The example of the believers in their mutual love, mercy, and compassion is that of a single body; if one part feels pain, the whole body responds with wakefulness and fever."
On this historic day, we do not forget to turn to Allah, asking Him to have mercy on our righteous martyrs, heal our wounded, relieve our afflicted, bring back our missing, and reunite all families.
We extend our gratitude and appreciation to our beloved country Kuwait for its remarkable stance and to its generous people who support the rights of every Palestinian and Arab. We are particularly heartened by the stance of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, may Allah preserve and protect him, in initiating an airbridge to aid Gaza. This is by no means unusual for Kuwait, the land of humanity.
In conclusion, we advise our brothers in Gaza to remain vigilant and cautious of this enemy known for its treachery, and we remind them to thank Allah Almighty and maintain a good relationship with Him, for He is the best protector and helper./ Al-Mujtama
“Hofath” launches the 1000 Degrees project in collaboration with the General Secretariat of Awqaf
The Kuwaiti charity organization for serving the Quran and its sciences (Hofath) has launched the 1000 Degrees project for memorizing parts of “Tawakkul” and “Am”, for individuals, families, and visitors of diwaniyas, in collaboration with the General Secretariat of Awqaf.
The Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hofath, Eng. Ahmad Al-Murshed, stated: "Hofath continues to launch its specialized qualitative projects to teach the Holy Quran to the audience from all age groups, and one of the latest of these projects is a new initiative to memorize parts of “Tawakkul” and “Am”, under the name “1000 Degrees”. This project is named as such because the total number of verses in parts “Tawakkul” and “Am” is approximately 1000 verses."
He added: "Congratulations to those who memorize 1000 verses in their hearts, for they will earn 1000 degrees with Allah. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘It will be said to the companion of the Quran, "Recite and rise, and keep reciting as you used to recite in the world, for your station is at the last verse you recite"’ (Narrated by Abu Dawood, Al-Tirmidhi, Al-Nasa'i, and Ahmad). The 1000 Degrees project allows participants to memorize 1000 verses, which is the total of the verses in parts “Tawakkul” and “Am”, through a distinguished curriculum specially prepared for individuals, families, and visitors of diwaniyas."
He added: The "Thousand Degrees" project is being held in collaboration with the General Secretariat of Awqaf and will be available for the youth category in all "Hofath" Quranic centers. As for the adults, it will be available in seven mosques, which are as follows: in the Capital Governorate, Al-Ghamlas Mosque in Al-Qadisiyyah, and Al-Faruq Umar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque in Al-Dasmah. In Hawalli, there is Suhaib Al-Rumi Mosque in the Al-Rumeithiya area, and in Al-Jahra, there is Hassan ibn Thabit Mosque in the Saad Abdullah area. In Ahmadi, there is Saad Manawer Al-Hudabah Mosque in the Fintas area, and in Farwaniya, Ashbiliya area, Baraq Murshid Al-Awaji Mosque, and in Mubarak Al-Kabeer, there is Al-Jarir Al-Tabari Mosque.
The guide called on the esteemed public from all age groups and parents to quickly register their children to join the project and other "Hafath" Quranic programs through the registration link announced on the "Hafath" Association's social media accounts and on the association's website hofath.org./ Al-Mujtama
240 Syrian trainees graduate from vocational courses supported by the charity authority
As part of its development programs to empower the benefiting groups, the Global Islamic Charity Organization, in collaboration with the Basmat Amal volunteer team, concluded a training program that included 240 Syrian trainees in the fields of mobile phone maintenance, electrical installations, and plumbing, over the course of 12 months.
The project aimed to prepare Syrian refugees in Turkey and equip them with professional skills to help them integrate into the labor market, in order to secure sustainable income for them and their families, as training is part of the economic programs aimed at improving the living conditions of the beneficiaries and reducing their reliance on humanitarian aid.
The training courses, which took place in the Turkish province of Şanlıurfa, covered technical skills required in the local community, such as mobile maintenance, electrical installations, and plumbing, which are professions that are in high demand in areas affected by natural disasters.
The project resulted in training 240 young men and women, who are working to support their families and improve their living conditions, including meeting their basic needs for housing, food, health, and education.
Under the training program, participants acquired new skills that could improve their psychological and social stability by enabling them to work and contribute to local economic development.
With this project, the Global Islamic Charity Organization continues to work on creating a stable economic environment for Syrian refugees, transforming them from aid consumers into active producers in society; contributing to the strengthening of social and economic stability among the affected groups./ Al-Mujtama
Kuwaiti Religious Education Administration holds the first forum for the Reading Challenge Competition in its ninth season
Under the patronage of the Religious Education Supervisor, Mr. Mashal Al-Jatili, the Technical Guidance for Libraries and the Technical Guidance for the Arabic Language presented the first forum for the Reading Challenge Competition, the largest Arab educational project aimed at spreading and reinforcing the culture of reading in Arabic.
In their speeches, the trainers Mr. Abdulfattah Yasin, Arabic Language Supervisor; Ms. Adhari Al-Azmi, Library Supervisor; and Mr. Ghiath Ahmed, a teacher from Al-Salibikhat Religious Institute, addressed the main challenges, ways to overcome them, strengths, and how to benefit from them.
The forum concluded with a speech from the Religious Education Supervisor, Mr. Mashal Al-Jatili, who praised everyone's efforts and highlighted the ambitions that the team will achieve, God willing, in spreading awareness of the role of reading in inspiring thought and creating an aware and cultured generation./ Al-Mujtama
