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Namaa Charity: Empowering People with Disabilities is a National and Humanitarian Duty

As part of its participation in the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Social Reform Society, affirmed its continued commitment to its humanitarian and developmental mission towards people with disabilities both within and outside Kuwait. This commitment is demonstrated through impactful programs that have directly benefited thousands of individuals over the past six years (2020-2025).

Abdulaziz Al-Kandari, Deputy CEO of Namaa Charity, stated: “The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is not merely a global occasion; it is a reminder of the importance of building a more inclusive and just society that guarantees people with disabilities their full rights and opportunities without discrimination. At Namaa Charity, we have made this day an additional incentive to continue our giving and systematic work that prioritizes human well-being.”

Al-Kandari pointed out that Namaa Charity has implemented a series of humanitarian, developmental, and educational projects to serve people with disabilities. These projects focused on enhancing independence, improving quality of life, and promoting social inclusion through various avenues, most notably training and rehabilitation. The association successfully trained and rehabilitated 397 young men and women with disabilities through vocational, cultural, and technical programs, which helped integrate them into the labor market, enhance their self-efficacy, and develop their life skills.

Al-Kandari continued: Namaa Charity launched an educational initiative that provided 495 copies of the Holy Quran in Braille, enabling blind individuals to read the Quran using their fingers without external assistance. This fosters independence and confidence. Namaa Charity also provided modern Braille Note devices for the blind and visually impaired to support digital learning and facilitate writing and reading using electronic Braille technology.

Al-Kandari added that, as part of its efforts to improve the quality of life for people with mobility disabilities, the association provided 119 wheelchairs (manual and electric) to beneficiaries who could not afford them. This helped them move around with ease and dignity. The organization also provided medical and humanitarian support to amputees who had lost limbs, fitting them with 32 prosthetic limbs that helped them regain mobility and reintegrate into daily life. In addition, it provided various medical equipment and supplies, including wheelchairs, devices, and assistive devices, to more than 1,000 beneficiaries both inside and outside Kuwait, alleviating their suffering and facilitating their daily lives.

Al-Kandari added, "Our mission at Namaa Charity is not limited to providing support; it extends to empowerment, transforming need into ability and weakness into strength. People with disabilities possess great potential, and our role is to provide them with the tools that enable them to achieve their full potential and actively participate in society."

He affirmed that Namaa Charity will continue to implement new quality projects in the next phase, targeting education, rehabilitation, technical and humanitarian support, in line with Kuwait’s vision to promote humanitarian work and empower the most needy groups. Al-Kandari concluded his statement by emphasizing that humanitarian work towards people with special needs is a humanitarian, ethical and societal duty, and that Namaa Charity will remain strongly present in supporting this dear group through sustainable programs that make a real impact on their lives.