Madaba, June 11 (Petra) -- Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Talal on Thursday praised the services provided by the Beit al-Liqa Center in Madaba for persons with disabilities, describing its humanitarian mission as a model of volunteer and charitable work in the Kingdom.
Patronizing the center’s 20th anniversary celebration, Princess Basma said Beit al-Liqa reflects values of giving, solidarity and belief in human potential through its comprehensive educational, rehabilitation and vocational training programs.
Princess Basma said the empowerment of persons with disabilities is a shared national and societal responsibility that requires sustained efforts to build a more inclusive and equitable society. She stressed that true inclusion is rooted in recognizing human capabilities and enabling every individual to contribute to community development.
She also highlighted the center’s role in promoting a culture of dialogue, respect and social inclusion, reinforcing Jordan’s values of coexistence and mutual respect. She expressed appreciation to the center’s management, staff and volunteers for their efforts in maintaining the institution as a model of humanitarian service.
Archbishop Iyad Twal, the Latin Patriarchal Vicar in Jordan, said the center represents a form of success based not on numbers, but on values, self-confidence and the preservation of human dignity.
He said Beit al-Liqa’s mission reflects a deep humanitarian responsibility toward children in need of care, emphasizing that persons with disabilities embody determination and resilience, and that human value lies in spirit, perseverance and hope.
Twal said the 20th anniversary marks the beginning of a renewed phase of commitment to providing hope and creating an environment that respects dignity and inclusion.
Beit al-Liqa, established by the Italian Fraternity of Hope (SERMIG) and affiliated with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, received its license as a day center for inclusive services in 2022. The center provides rehabilitation services to around 275 children with disabilities through a specialized team of professionals, therapists, trainers and volunteers from Jordan and other countries, promoting intercultural and interfaith dialogue.
The center also engages families through individual and group programs aimed at reducing stigma, fear, and isolation, while contributing to changing societal perceptions of disability as part of human diversity.
//Petra// AJ
