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Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Social Affairs Minister inspects displaced persons, homeless, beggar care centers for Eid al-Adha
Sana'a – Saba: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Baja'alah on Sunday conducted visits to several centers caring for displaced persons, the homeless (unaccompanied mentally ill), and beggars in Sana'a Governorate and the capital, Sana'a. During his visit to a center for displaced persons in Bani Hashish, accompanied by Undersecretary for Social Welfare Sector Yasser Sharaf al-Din and Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Mohammed al-Razza', Minister Baja'alah exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings with the displaced individuals. He directed that their needs be met and Eid gifts distributed to the children, emphasizing the Ministry's focus on displaced persons, with future plans for rehabilitation and empowerment projects to improve their livelihoods and self-reliance. Minister Baja'alah and Undersecretary Sharaf also reviewed the services provided by the National Program for the Care and Shelter of the Homeless (Unaccompanied Mentally Ill) at its main center in Sana'a. They distributed gifts to patients and inspected the facilities, including shelter, treatment, and nutrition services. The Minister commended the efforts of the center's staff and affirmed the Ministry's commitment to supporting the center's needs and humanitarian services, in line with leadership directives. Furthermore, Baja'alah inspected the conditions of residents at the al-Rafah Center for Social Care for the Homeless, which is part of the National Program to Address the Phenomenon of Begging in the Capital Sana'a. He presented Eid gifts to the residents and received updates from Program Executive Director Yasser Sharaf al-Din and al-Rafah Center Director Dr. Abdullah Nahshal on various aspects of care, including health, rehabilitation, and economic empowerment programs. The Minister of Social Affairs highlighted that these visits aim to check on the conditions of displaced persons, unaccompanied mentally ill individuals, and beggars in the ministry's shelters and specialized care centers, and to share the joy of the Eid holiday, thereby strengthening social solidarity, instilling principles of benevolence, and bringing smiles to their faces. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Labor Minister consolidates aid structures to enhance efficiency, reach
Sana'a - Saba; Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Baja'alah on Sunday discussed the mechanism for merging branches of the former Humanitarian Affairs Council with Social Affairs Offices in the Capital Sana'a and provinces. The meeting addressed challenges in implementing humanitarian aid, displacement relief, and community development programs under the Ministry of Social Affairs, following a Republican Decree and Prime Minister's directives. Minister Baja'alah stressed the importance of enhanced cooperation and leveraging expertise to serve the community and respond to emergencies, aligning with the directives of the Revolutionary Leadership and the Supreme Political Council. He highlighted the Ministry's recent successes in providing aid, engaging with international organizations, and expanding its reach. The Minister also affirmed the Ministry's capability to address challenges in assisting those affected by the "American-Zionist aggression" and to support Yemen's victories, citing the recent military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Social Affairs Minister reviews Post-Eid operations in Capital branch
Sana'a - Saba: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Baja'alah on Sunday visited Sana'a branch of the Social Affairs and Labor Office to assess workflow following the Eid al-Fitr holiday. During his visit, Minister Baja'alah met with branch manager Abdulrahman al-Arjali and staff, receiving updates on their activities and progress. He emphasized the importance of maintaining professional discipline, dedication, and service delivery to vulnerable populations, including displaced and affected individuals, within the framework of their assigned tasks. He highlighted the expansion of these tasks due to the ongoing integration of sectors under the "Government of Change and Construction." The Minister stressed the ministry's commitment to leveraging expertise in humanitarian affairs and social protection to strengthen support programs for vulnerable groups. He acknowledged the challenges posed by the US aggression against Yemen and the withdrawal of international humanitarian organizations due to external pressure. He stated that a crisis management team within the Ministry of Social Affairs is addressing these challenges. Minister Baja'alah denounced the US and its allies' attempts to link political and humanitarian aid, particularly through the UNHCR, to pressure Yemen to abandon its support for Palestine. He asserted that Yemen, under the leadership of Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, would not be swayed. Branch manager al-Arjali provided an overview of the branch's activities and reported that approximately 140,000 displaced and aggression-affected individuals are registered in Sana'a. Minister Baja'alah toured the branch's departments, exchanging Eid greetings with employees and addressing their concerns. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling commitments and achieving the government's goals. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
