Social Affairs: Accepting Ramadan and Eid project licensing requests in early December
The Ministry of Social Affairs set early December to accept licensing requests for charity associations' Ramadan and Eid projects, both domestic and international, emphasizing adherence to approved mechanisms.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Al-Jarida learned from its sources that the Ministry of Social Affairs, represented by the Administration of Charitable Associations and Endowments, has addressed the boards of directors of all registered charitable associations and endowments, as well as the International Islamic Charity Organization, regarding the commencement of receiving applications for licensing charitable projects planned to be implemented domestically and internationally during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
According to sources from the Ministry of Social Affairs, the ministry has set early December as the deadline to begin receiving applications, in recognition of the role of charitable entities in serving society and strengthening the values of social solidarity, and in preparation for the arrival of the blessed month. The ministry has urged participating entities to adhere to the following: submit applications through the computerized system for managing charitable associations and endowments, and ensure that Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr projects are implemented within the country. These projects include: meals for fasting individuals, Ramadan food baskets, Ramadan Umrah, Eid clothing, Zakat al-Fitr, and Eid allowances, via the “Request Type – Licensing a Project within Kuwait” service.
Sources noted that the ministry has specified the procedure for submitting applications for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr projects abroad, emphasizing that no project may commence implementation prior to obtaining prior approval from the ministry.
In a separate development, the Ministry of Social Affairs called on citizens and visitors of cooperative societies to submit their comments and complaints and report any violations or transgressions falling within the ministry’s jurisdiction, as part of efforts to enhance oversight of the cooperative sector and protect the rights of shareholders and consumers.
The ministry confirmed that complaints and reports can be submitted via the WhatsApp application managed by the Citizen Service Administration at the number 22484531, or through personal visits to the Citizen Service Administration at the ministry’s headquarters.
It clarified that all reports falling within its jurisdiction are followed up on and verified in coordination with the relevant departments, with necessary legal measures taken against confirmed violations. The ministry reaffirmed the commitment of Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaili to strengthening oversight and elevating the level of services provided in cooperative societies.
