(The Charity Authority) Concludes Mental Health Project for Social Care Groups in Kuwait, Supported by (Crown Prince's Affairs)
Kuwait City, Aug 9 (KUNA) -- The Islamic World Charity Organization (IWCO) concluded a project to support the mental health of social care beneficiaries within the State of Kuwait, with support from the Public Authority for Welfare of the Handicapped (PAWH) and the implementation of the Human Capacity Building for Social Development initiative.
Ibrahim Al-Badr, Deputy General Manager of Projects at IWCO, told KUNA on Tuesday that the project aimed to enhance the mental health and social support for persons with disabilities, improving their quality of life, and was carried out over a three-month period.
Al-Badr clarified that approximately 200 persons with disabilities, both those covered and not covered by the PAWH’s care services, benefited from the project, reflecting a commitment to expanding the scope of assistance and reaching target groups according to their needs.
He added that the total value of the support provided by the PAWH to implement the project amounted to 114,286 Kuwaiti dinars (approximately $369,385). He noted that the project’s activities focused on providing psychological and social support and assistance to beneficiaries, contributing to enhanced psychological stability, improved quality of life, and better coping with potential challenges.
He pointed out that attention to the psychological and social aspects of persons with disabilities constitutes a fundamental part of the integrated care system, emphasizing that their care requires the integration of health, psychological, and social dimensions, as well as the development of initiatives and programs that respond to their actual needs and achieve tangible impacts on their lives.
Al-Badr further stated that the project exemplifies a model of cooperation and integration among national institutions, as the PAWH provided support for the project, IWCO oversaw it, and the Human Capacity Building for Social Development initiative executed its activities, thereby enhancing the integration of roles and efforts in serving society and supporting priority groups.
He affirmed IWCO’s commitment to continuing its support for social and humanitarian initiatives within the State of Kuwait and strengthening partnerships with national entities and institutions, aiming to deliver high-quality services that address beneficiaries’ needs, support persons with disabilities, and enhance their quality of life. (End) S.L.M. / M.A.A.
