New charitable organisations to help serve community in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development’s endeavour in the development of people’s welfare has been a continuous affair.

The ministry has been playing a pivotal role in providing guidance to several charity associations to help improve the overall well-being of citizens in the Sultanate of Oman. Be it taking care of people with disabilities or the care for the elderly and supporting the needy, the ministry has been committed to serve them.

On Sunday, Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development, issued ministerial decisions announcing the setting up of four charitable organisations to help serve the community in a much better way.

The four new organisations launched are Ishraqa Charity Foundation, Al Yusr Charitable Foundation, Al Roya Al Ejabya (Positive Vision) Association and Omani Design Association.

Financial support

Ishraqa Charity Foundation aims to provide financial support to needy for developing Omani society in areas of education, support for children with disabilities and geriatric care.

Al Yusr Charitable Foundation seeks to improve the living conditions of families in need of livelihood assistance.

Al Roya Al Ejabya focuses on implementing public awareness programmes to lend support to segments that are prone to HIV infection or addiction to drugs and psychotropic substances.

Omani Design Association plans to develop frameworks, concepts and practices related to design as a sustainable industry.

It considers establishing links with all sectors and operators in the field.

The association envisages imparting knowledge and experience with government departments, private establishments and individuals, with a view to keeping pace with global developments in design thinking and related professional applications.

The ministry is responsible for enacting regulations and policies that regulate social life. It is also entitled to supply people in need, people with social insurance, elderly, widowed and divorced with financial aids.

It also works hard to provide all services for the community according to what has been mentioned in the basic statute of the state: “The country is responsible for providing aids for citizens in case of emergencies, sickness and aging.”

The launch of the four new charity organisations is expected to serve society in a much better way.

One of the members of a leading charity organisations said: “This is a welcome step as more organisations means better care and service to the community and society in general. Charitable organisations are doing a great service when it comes to helping elderly, sick and needy people in Oman.”