AlMabarrah Al Khalifia Foundation Awarded Grant from Ministry of Labor and Social Development for a Second Time

Manama, Bahrain – 28 October, 2018: AlMabarrah Al Khalifia foundation was honored by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development for the second consecutive year in during the tenth session of the Financial Grants Ceremony for NGOs and Charity Organizations, which was held under the patronage of HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Honorary President of National Social Fund.

The award was a tribute to the efforts of AlMabarrah AlKhalifa Foundation and its contribution to launching programs aimed towards the education and development of Bahraini youth. The foundation was awarded a financial grant in the long-term development project category. Also recognized was the “Tamayoz” Program, which falls under the umbrella of the MKF Scholarship Program “Rayaat” as it was awarded a grant for Successful NGO Programs.

The grant entitlement certificate was received on behalf of the foundation by Shaikha Lulwa bint Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, a member of the Board of Trustees at the ceremony held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Also in attendance at the event were the Minister of Labor and Social Development, Mr. Jameel Bin Mohammed Humaidan, a number of representatives from the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives, as well as, members of the supporting bodies of the National Social Fund in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

On this occasion, HH Shaikha Zain Bint Khalid Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of AlMabarrah Al Khalifia Foundation commented, “We thank the Ministry of Labor and Social Development for its confidence and continued faith in the Foundation’s programs and objectives, which have resulted in this achievement for the second time.”

The “Tamayoz” Program aims to enhance the skills and competencies of students to suit the requirements of the labor market. The program includes a variety of workshops and training courses provided by specialists in various fields. The majority of courses focus on self- confidence, communication, personal and leadership skills, in addition to English courses.

AlMabarrah AlKhalifa Foundation seeks to build positive working partnerships with ministries, government entities and businesses in order to provide training opportunities for “Rayaat” students, as well as to foster citizenship, loyalty and social responsibility towards their country.