Minister underscores shared responsibility in orphan care

KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah reaffirmed the importance of collective efforts in providing orphans with a nurturing environment, emphasizing that ensuring their well-being and securing their future is a shared societal responsibility. She highlighted the ministry’s ongoing commitment to developing programs and initiatives that empower orphans and facilitate their integration into society.

Speaking at the annual Arab Orphan Day 2025 celebration on Sunday, held under the theme “Our Future is Promising” and organized by the Family Nursery Department of the Social Welfare Sector, Al-Huwailah stressed that the occasion serves as a reminder of Kuwait’s unwavering dedication to social solidarity. It also reinforces the nation’s commitment to supporting orphans and ensuring they receive the necessary care and resources to lead dignified lives.

The minister commended the Social Welfare Sector and the Family Nursery Department for their relentless efforts in providing comprehensive care for orphans, fostering a secure and supportive environment conducive to their growth and development. She affirmed the ministry’s determination to continue offering educational and social opportunities that enable orphans to become active contributors to the country’s progress.

Al-Huwailah further urged society and its institutions to advocate for orphan welfare, emphasizing the need to uphold values of compassion and social unity. She called for concerted efforts to ensure comprehensive social development, where orphans are embraced as integral members of the community and provided with the stability needed to build a brighter future for themselves and the nation. — KUNA