Irbid: Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa inspected a number of income-generating projects in Irbid's Koura District implemented by the Tubna Charity Association, as well as a productive project run by a family benefiting from the National Aid Fund.
According to Jordan News Agency, the visit was accompanied by MP Ayat Bani Issa, Director General of the National Aid Fund Khitam Shneikat, Koura District Governor Khalaf Qadi, and Deir Abi Saeed Municipal Committee Head Mazen Al-Nuaimi. Bani Mustafa emphasized that the ministry will continue to support productivity-enhancing projects implemented by associations, as well as ministry-funded income-generating projects for productive families, particularly those benefiting from the Fund.
She highlighted the role of civil associations as key partners to the ministry on the ground, noting that their responsibilities extend beyond providing assistance to needy families. They now play a developmental role aligned with the needs and priorities of local communities.
During her visit to the Tubna Charity Association, Bani Mustafa announced ministry support for the association and its projects, including the rehabilitation and expansion of its kindergarten and the establishment of a community kitchen project to create job opportunities for local men and women.
Khaled Bani Yassin, head of the Tubna Charity Association, expressed appreciation for the Ministry of Social Development's support, particularly in establishing and funding productive projects. He noted that the association has implemented several projects in collaboration with government ministries, civil society organizations, and international institutions. These projects include water harvesting initiatives, a semi-automated bakery, credit funds, small-scale productive family projects, and programs supporting persons with disabilities and the elderly.
During her visit, Bani Mustafa also sponsored a graduation ceremony for women from the local community who participated in a project on medicinal plants implemented by the association, commending their contributions to their families and communities.
Separately, the minister visited "Al-Fallah Kitchens and Aluminum," a ministry-funded project under the Directorate of Productivity Enhancement, owned by a family benefiting from the National Aid Fund. Bani Mustafa affirmed the ministry's continued support for the project and directed ministry officials to study and implement the proposed expansion.
As part of her tour, Bani Mustafa handed over a house to a family in the district as part of the Ministry's "Poor Families Housing Program." She also visited a family with four daughters with disabilities, reviewing their living conditions and instructing the National Aid Fund and relevant departments to provide necessary assistance, including medical supplies and ensuring their continued inclusion in support programs.