Jerash: A meeting to enhance the developmental role of charitable societies and the importance of partnership

He pointed to the importance of the pivotal role played by charitable societies as an active partner in the development process and a fundamental pillar in strengthening the social protection system by reaching the most needy families, providing humanitarian and developmental initiatives, and contributing to easing living burdens on eligible groups.

Director of Social Development, Manal Abu Ghazaleh, pointed to the role of charitable societies in achieving sustainable development,

explaining that these societies are not merely institutions that provide aid, but community institutions that possess a field presence and community trust, contribute to identifying needs and reaching support beneficiaries, and promote the values of solidarity and cohesion while consolidating the concept of comprehensive social development.

She stressed the importance of strengthening partnership and coordination between the Directorate of Social Development, the Union, and charitable societies, and unifying efforts and integrating roles in a way that positively reflects on the level of services provided to the local community and enhances the efficiency of social work and the sustainability of its impact.

The head of the Charitable Societies Union in Jerash, Zaid Al-Zaboun, pointed out that charitable societies represent an important national tributary in serving the community, and that enhancing their role requires unifying efforts and expanding areas of cooperation and coordination with various official institutions to achieve a tangible and sustainable impact on the lives of citizens.

He added that the Union believes that true development is not achieved through individual efforts, but through the integration of roles, exchange of experiences, investment of community energies, and the consolidation of a culture of participatory work based on responsibility, transparency, and achievement.

The President of the General Jordanian Women's Union, Jalila Al-Samadi, said that charitable societies are not just partners in providing aid, but partners in creating development, building human capacity, and strengthening community cohesion.

At the end of the meeting, which was moderated by Riad Atmeh, Al-Zaboun honored the Deputy Governor of Jerash with an honorary shield on behalf of the charitable societies and the charitable sector in the governorate.