25-06-2021

The Ministry of Labour and Social Development announced the launch of its annual summer programme for children and youth of various age groups. This programme will be conducted via video conferencing throughout July and August 2021. Aisha Mohammed Al Zayed, Director of the Family and Childhood Department at the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, explained that the launch of these diverse activities reflects the Ministry’s keenness to care for children and youth, develop their capabilities, expand their horizons, and help them make better use of their free time to their own benefit. She noted that the summer programmes cater to age groups ranging from 7 to 17, taking place three days a week—Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, during the evening. The Ministry of Labour and Social Development has invited all interested parties to register for the summer programmes through its website (www.mlsd.gov.bh). It is worth noting that the range of programmes has been designed to accommodate children’s and youths’ varied interests, offering several purposeful activities—including decoupage, faith oases, science club, arts, journalism, drawing, Arabic calligraphy, printing, reading, creative thinking, and sign language.