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“Namaa” reopens the disability section at the National Library

On Wednesday, the Namaa Charitable Society, part of the Social Reform Society, in partnership with the Kuwait National Library, reopened its newly renovated Disability Section. This follows the completion of extensive restoration, furnishing, and equipping of the section, a step aimed at empowering people with disabilities and enhancing their access to knowledge.

During the inauguration ceremony, Siham Al-Azmi, Director General of the Kuwait National Library, emphasized that the reopening of the section represents a significant milestone in the library's cultural journey. She stated that it embodies the library's commitment to serving all segments of society, especially people with disabilities, by providing them with access to knowledge.

Al-Azmi explained that the section is equipped with the latest research and information tools, including books printed in Braille, educational materials in sign language, assistive technology devices, and a fully equipped electronic lab. This comprehensive approach promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in the cultural and research landscape and opens up broader opportunities for them to benefit from library services. She expressed her gratitude to Namaa Charity as the strategic partner in the project, emphasizing that the achievement is the fruit of effective cooperation between state institutions and the charitable sector. She also commended the Union of Charitable Societies and Foundations for its support and role in the initiative's success.

Following the launch, Saad Al-Otaibi, Chairman of the Union of Charitable Societies and Foundations, stated that such impactful initiatives contribute to empowering the most vulnerable groups and enhancing their active participation in society.

Al-Otaibi added that charitable work is a cornerstone of public benefit, and that cooperation with state institutions reflects a growing awareness of the role of civil society in meeting societal needs. He also noted the signing of a cooperation protocol to develop additional services specifically for people with disabilities.

In turn, Abdulaziz Al-Kandari, Deputy CEO of Namaa Charity, affirmed that the organization's participation in the project stems from its belief that charitable work is not limited to relief aid, but extends to adopting cultural and developmental initiatives with a sustainable impact. Al-Kandari stressed that enabling people with disabilities to access knowledge and technology represents an investment in national energies capable of giving and creating, stressing that the initiative embodies the integration of efforts of state institutions and the charitable sector, and enhances social responsibility in a way that contributes to building a more inclusive and just society, and supports the directions of “Kuwait Vision 2035”.