Awqaf Ministry opens Autism Society headquarters

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs inaugurated the headquarters of the Qatar Autism Society, with the support of the Endowment Fund for Health Care, the Endowment Fund for Scientific and Cultural Development, and the Endowment Fund for Family and Childcare.

The General Department of Endowments has allocated a building in Qatifiyah area for the benefit of the Qatar Autism Society, in implementation of the conditions of endowers, Qatar National Vision 2030, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the keenness of the State of Qatar to enable citizens and residents with disabilities participate effectively in social and public life.

The General Department of Endowments aims through this strategic partnership to contribute to integrating young men and girls with autism and their families into the Qatari society, empowering them and providing them with an appropriate environment that provides them with all means of care, education, rehabilitation programs and purposeful activities, in order to develop their abilities and creativity.