Minister of Awqaf: Developing Religious Awareness and Education Methods to Suit People with Disabilities - Sarmad

Kuwait’s Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Wasmi, affirmed on Sunday the commitment to empowering persons with disabilities, caring for them, and developing their capacities through engagement with relevant agencies overseeing their welfare, and by reviewing efforts aimed at their rehabilitation, capacity-building, and enhancing their participation across various fields.

This came during Minister Al-Wasmi’s reception of a delegation from the Kuwaiti Aspire Club for Sports for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, to learn about the club’s key programs and activities, and to explore avenues for cooperation in religious and awareness-raising initiatives that would facilitate their access to the Ministry’s programs and services.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following the meeting, Minister Al-Wasmi said 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 agencies and leveraging their expertise to develop awareness and religious education approaches tailored to the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities, while striving to ensure that the Ministry’s services reach all segments of society without exception.