20/12/2025
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20/12/2025
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Iman-Al-Enezi, acting Assistant Undersecretary for Social Welfare and Development and Director General of Social Development at the Ministry of Social Affairs.
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 20: The acting Assistant Undersecretary for Social Welfare and Development and Director General of Social Development at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Iman Al-Enezi, affirmed that organizing any volunteer activity or initiative in the State of Kuwait requires official registration and prior licensing through the “Bader” platform, which is the authorized channel for organizing and accrediting volunteer teams and initiatives.
In a press statement, Al-Enezi explained that this directive is in implementation of the instructions of the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, and in line with the ministry’s strategy to regulate volunteer work and enhance its societal impact. This ensures that volunteer activities are conducted within a clear and regulated legal framework, protects the rights of volunteers, and guarantees that charitable and humanitarian efforts effectively benefit the community.
The regulation of volunteer work is based on Ministerial Resolution No. 112/2025 concerning the executive regulations of Law No. 49/2024 on the establishment of the Unified Legal System for Volunteer Work in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The system aims to strengthen principles of governance and transparency, regulate volunteer practices, and protect all stakeholders. Al-Enezi stressed that the legislation governing volunteer work, particularly Article 3 of the regulations, clearly addresses the issue of irregular practices, adding that forming volunteer teams, organizing campaigns, or engaging in volunteer work is only permitted after completing the approved licensing procedures. She affirmed that any activity conducted outside this framework constitutes a clear violation of the law and its regulations.
Al-Enezi explained that the “Bader” platform is the official and approved channel for registering and accrediting volunteer teams and initiatives. Through this platform, activities are organized and monitored according to applicable legal controls, thereby enhancing public trust and directing volunteer efforts toward achieving a sustainable developmental impact that benefits Kuwaiti society. Al-Enezi concluded by urging all those responsible for volunteer teams and initiatives to promptly register through the “Bader” platform and complete the licensing requirements in compliance with the law. This ensures they avoid any legal accountability while contributing to the establishment of a culture of organized and responsible volunteer work in the State of Kuwait.
By Fares Ghaleb Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
