MoSD launches phase two of summer centres
The activities of the second phase of the Ministry of Social Development's (MoSD) participation in the 2025 Summer Centres in Al Batinah North Governorate have begun. The participation, supervised by the Office of the Governor of Al Batinah North, is a continuation of community efforts to harness the energies of children and youth during the summer vacation.
Sultan bin Qais al Abri, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Social Development in Al Batinah North Governorate, said, "The participation comes within the framework of effective partnerships between various community institutions to provide an educational and recreational environment for our students during the summer, contributing to building their personalities and developing their capabilities in various fields."
The efforts to activate summer centres activities came through quality activities implemented by civil society organisations across the governorate. They were organised with the participation of charitable groups and civil society organisations, the Al Wafa Centres for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities and Omani Women's Associations. The participation of OWA included a variety of programmes and workshops, including traditional crafts and palm-frond workshops, in addition to scientific programmes and workshops in the field of creative thinking, a number of health workshops and various volunteer initiatives.
As for the Al Wafa Centres for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, their activities varied across several wilayats in Al Batinah North Governorate, focusing on a number of artistic industries, including gypsum and accessories, and candle mould making.
As part of the participation of charitable groups and civil society organisations, the Liwa Charity Harvest Team organised several interactive workshops, including the 'Protect Yourself' workshop and the 'Skilful Speaker' workshop, in addition to awareness programmes titled 'Your Awareness Saves Lives' and the importance of cybersecurity.
This participation affirms the importance of activating institutional community work and integrating efforts between government agencies and civil society organisations, contributing to enhancing the capabilities of children and adolescents and honing their skills in a safe and stimulating environment.
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