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A Code of Ethics for Social Work Practice has been developed within the framework of the Social Protection Enhancement Project.
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This guide explains the tasks associated with social interventions and the various services we provide, as well as how to access them.
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Activities and Events of the Ministry, Directorates, and Centers
MoSD Visits Jenin Governorate
Jenin – Minister of Social Development Dr. Samah Hamad visited Jenin Governorate on Monday, accompanied by a delegation from the Ministry of Social Development, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation and joint coordination with the governorate. During the visit, Dr. Hamad met with Jenin Governor Kamel Abu Al-Rub, where a number of issues related to the work of the Ministry of Social Development in the governorate were discussed, along with ways to strengthen partnership to better serve the most vulnerable groups, in light of the difficult economic and social conditions facing the governorate. During the meeting, Dr. Hamad reviewed the escalating economic challenges and the rising rates of poverty and unemployment, particularly in light of the ongoing incursions and closures. She pointed to the approaching month of Ramadan amid a severe shortage of donations and humanitarian resources, which requires intensified efforts and coordination with various partners to ensure meeting the basic needs of the most affected families. Dr. Hamad stressed the importance of integrating efforts among official institutions to strengthen citizens’ resilience and ensure the efficient and equitable delivery of social services.
MoSD Signs Agreement with the World Food Programme to Implement Cash and Food Assistance in 2026
Ramallah – The Ministry of Social Development signed a cooperation agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) to implement food and cash assistance programmes during 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to support poor families and the most vulnerable groups in Palestine. The agreement covers the period from the beginning of January until the end of December 2026, and includes the implementation of direct cash assistance programmes, in addition to nutrition programmes targeting children and women, contributing to enhanced food security and improved living conditions for beneficiaries. According to the agreement, cash assistance will be provided in the West Bank to approximately 200,000 beneficiaries, at a value of 50 shekels per beneficiary, to be disbursed in accordance with approved mechanisms and based on the targeting criteria adopted by the Ministry of Social Development, in coordination with the World Food Programme. The agreement also includes support for children suffering from malnutrition aged 6 months to 59 months, at a value of USD 35 per child, in addition to covering pregnant and breastfeeding women within food and nutrition support programmes, with the aim of improving the health and nutritional status of these groups. In the Gaza Strip, the agreement confirms that assistance will be open to all residents of the Strip, in light of the difficult humanitarian conditions, ensuring an expanded response and the provision of necessary support to the affected population. The Ministry of Social Development affirmed that this agreement comes within the framework of strengthening partnerships with international institutions, developing social protection programmes, and ensuring that assistance reaches those who are entitled to it, in line with government priorities to support the resilience of citizens.
MoSD Discusses Ways to Enhance Cooperation with the General Directorate for Drug Control
Ramallah – On Wednesday, the Ministry of Social Development discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and joint coordination with the General Directorate for Drug Control, in the presence of H.E. the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, Mr. Taha Al-Irani, and with the participation of a number of assistant undersecretaries and representatives of the General Directorate for Drug Control. The meeting was attended by Brigadier General Hazem Abu Farha, Director of the General Directorate for Drug Control; Captain Taher Hussein from the Directorate; Colonel Montaser Rashid, Director of the Administration Department; Colonel Mahmoud Rdaideh, Director of the Awareness and Guidance Department; as well as Assistant Undersecretary for Community Development Roula Nazzal, Assistant Undersecretary for Family Care and Protection Akram Al-Hafi, Assistant Undersecretary for Community Partnership Khuloud Abdul Khaleq, and Head of the Drug Prevention Unit Ruba Al-Barghouthi. During the meeting, participants emphasized the importance of unifying efforts and enhancing joint coordination in the field of awareness-raising and prevention of drug abuse, particularly from a social protection perspective. They highlighted the role of the Ministry’s directorates in implementing awareness and guidance programs within the framework of case management and social protection. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation with the General Directorate for Drug Control in implementing awareness and guidance activities through the Ministry’s directorates, as well as issuing a circular to name specialized social counselors within the directorates to handle drug-related cases, with the aim of training and qualifying them to follow up on this file. The meeting also agreed on coordinating with the police to conduct introductory training courses for drug counselors from a social protection perspective, and to implement awareness workshops in centers affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development. For his part, Brigadier General Abu Farha affirmed that instructions will be circulated to the branches of the Drug Control Directorates in the governorates to ensure cooperation, coordination, and networking with the directorates of social development, contributing to enhanced community prevention and limiting the spread of drug abuse. This meeting comes within the framework of the Ministry of Social Development’s commitment—under the guidance of H.E. Undersecretary Mr. Taha Al-Irani—to strengthening institutional partnerships and integrating roles with relevant authorities, in order to achieve comprehensive social protection and enhance the resilience of Palestinian society.
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