07-03-2025
Orphan foundation commemorates national orphan Day with extensive aid distribution
Sana'a - Saba:
The Orphan Development Foundation marked National Orphan Day, observed on the first Friday of Ramadan, with a series of initiatives including the distribution of cash sponsorships to 600 orphans and food baskets to 900 families.
The event, held in Sana'a also featured a recreational day, group breakfast, and Ramadan evening for orphans.
First Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Meftah highlighted the esteemed position of orphans in Islam and the virtues of sponsoring them, emphasizing the importance of providing psychological and moral support.
He noted that many great figures throughout history, including the Prophet Muhammad, were orphans, and that orphanhood often fosters resilience and determination.
Meftah praised the Orphan Foundation's activities and pledged the government's support to enhance its role in providing comprehensive care to orphans.
Abdulkarim al-Saloul, Deputy Executive Director of the Orphan Foundation, detailed the Foundation's achievements in providing health, social, educational, and financial support. He emphasized the Foundation's efforts to empower orphans economically through skills training, enabling them to transition from dependency to productivity.
Al-Saloul highlighted the challenges posed by the ongoing economic difficulties and underscored the collective responsibility to care for orphans. He mentioned the training of 40 families in economic empowerment programs and the daily distribution of meals to orphan families.
Ammar al-Ruqaihi, Director of the Orphan Care and Empowerment Department, outlined the extensive activities planned for Ramadan, including the distribution of Eid clothing, group meals, and recreational events. He noted the Foundation's goal to distribute breakfast and suhoor meals to 600 families and implement empowerment, healthcare, and education programs.
Child Mohammed al-Salfi, speaking on behalf of the orphans, emphasized their strength and determination, stating that orphans are "dreams walking on the ground," capable of achieving a bright future with state and societal support. He called for recognition of their potential and the elimination of barriers to their success.
The event featured a poem and a theatrical performance highlighting the needs of orphans. The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Scientific Research officially launched the cash sponsorship and food basket distribution projects.
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