Minister of Awqaf: Committed to Empowering, Caring for, and Developing the Abilities of People with Disabilities

Kuwait City, 11 Jan (KUNA) -- Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammed Al-Wasmi reaffirmed on Sunday the commitment to empowering persons with disabilities, caring for them, and developing their capacities through coordination with relevant authorities and by reviewing efforts aimed at their rehabilitation, capacity-building, and enhancing their participation across various fields.

This statement 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 to discuss avenues for cooperation in religious and awareness-raising fields, thereby facilitating their access to the Ministry’s programs and services.

Speaking to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after the meeting, Minister Al-Wasmi said the Ministry is keen on caring for persons with disabilities and meeting their needs in religious and educational spheres by enhancing their opportunities to participate in activities and programs suited to their abilities. He emphasized that caring for this group is rooted in Islamic values that promote solidarity, compassion, and the preservation of human dignity.

He stressed the importance of cooperating with specialized entities and leveraging their expertise to develop awareness and religious education methods tailored to the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities, while striving to ensure that services reach all segments of society without exception. (End) A.H. / T.M.