Khartoum Governor Addresses Workshop on Developing Shelter Homes and Social Care Systems
The Governor of Khartoum State, Ahmed Osman Hamza, addressed the opening session of a workshop on developing shelter homes and social care systems. The event was organized by the Ministry of Social Development in coordination with the Higher Council for Strategy and Information, and was attended by the Secretary-General of the State Government, Ahmed Al-Mustafa Ali, along with several state officials.
The Governor stressed that caring for vulnerable groups is a fundamental responsibility of the state. He called for clear policies and legislation to regulate shelter homes, noting that Khartoum has long provided support for these institutions and made significant efforts, in cooperation with other states and partners, to secure safe accommodation for orphaned children and elderly people without family care during the war.
He urged participants to carefully assess the future of social care institutions, emphasizing that each vulnerable group has unique needs requiring tailored solutions. He also stated that the workshop’s recommendations should align with the state’s ten-year strategic vision and pledged to implement its outcomes.
Acting Minister of Social Development Siddiq Hassan Farini said that improving shelter homes and social care systems is a shared responsibility of the government, society, and all relevant stakeholders. He expressed hope that the workshop would produce practical recommendations to strengthen care and shelter services in the coming phase.
Dr. Issam Batran, Secretary-General of the Higher Council for Strategy and Information, highlighted the workshop’s importance as part of the state’s strategic plan. He called for a clear project matrix, a unified data system, and a partnership model involving the government, civil society, and community initiatives. He affirmed that the workshop’s outcomes would be incorporated into Khartoum State’s ten-year strategy.
The two-day workshop continues through Monday and features five working papers covering: strategic development of shelter homes and social care systems; care for newborn children without parental care; shelter and rehabilitation of boys without parental care; care for elderly people without family support; and rehabilitation of street-connected children. The Governor is expected to receive the workshop’s final recommendations on Tuesday afternoon.