Ten charities blocked for good from collecting donations

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KUWAIT CITY, March 19: The first week of the work of inspection and monitoring teams in charge of charitable activities during the holy month of Ramadan — with the participation of 30 charitable societies — witnessed the withdrawal of 10 cards from representatives of charities tasked to collect donations as they violated the relevant law and regulations, reports Al-Anba daily quoting sources from the Ministry of Social Affairs. Sources explained that withdrawn cards will never be returned and the holders are suspended from working in the charitable project.

Sources added the first week also witnessed the removal of 35 kiosks for the collection of in-kind donations in various governorates and the registration of more than 20 cases of unauthorized collection of donations involving individuals and institutions. Sources affirmed that the necessary measures were taken regarding these cases and they were referred to the competent authorities for legal action. Sources added a small number of electronic advertisements were monitored on social media. Sources confirmed that most charitable organizations are committed to the law and regulations on charitable work, indicating the percentage of violations is much lower than in previous years. Sources said the inspection teams monitor and eliminate charitable work violations immediately — whether committed by entities or individuals.

They also monitor social media sites (Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook) to discover calls for donations without obtaining permission from the ministry to take the necessary measures against them and their owners. Sources added: “Some unknown people are exploiting the nature of Kuwaiti society and its love for helping the needy to achieve personal goals that are far from charitable work. Therefore, we urge citizens and expatriates to be careful when donating. They should not be misled by such people and to give their donations to well-known entities in the country, especially since the money might fall into the hands of those who use it incorrectly; thereby, distorting the image of Kuwaiti charitable work.”

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