Minister Al-Wasmi: Committed to Qualifying, Caring for, and Developing the Abilities of People with Disabilities
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Reception of the Kuwaiti Ambition Club delegation and discussion of cooperation ways to support people with intellectual disabilities
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Wasmi, affirmed today, Sunday, the commitment to qualifying persons with disabilities, caring for them, and developing their capacities through engagement with relevant authorities responsible for their care, reviewing efforts to qualify them and enhance their abilities, and strengthening their participation across various fields.
This came during Minister Al-Wasmi’s reception of a delegation from the Kuwaiti Al-Tamuh Sports Club for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, to review the club’s key programs and activities and discuss avenues for cooperation in religious and awareness-raising fields, thereby facilitating their access to the Ministry’s programs and services.
Speaking to KUNA after the meeting, Minister Al-Wasmi stated that the Ministry is keen on caring for persons with disabilities and meeting their needs in religious and educational domains by enhancing their opportunities to participate in activities and programs suited to their abilities. He emphasized that care for this group is rooted in Islamic values that promote solidarity, compassion, and the preservation of human dignity.
He stressed the importance of collaborating with specialized entities and leveraging their expertise to develop religious education and awareness methods tailored to the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities, while striving to ensure that their services reach all segments of society without exception.
