KUWAIT CITY, Mar 11: In line with the directives of the political leadership to strengthen social solidarity and alleviate the financial burdens on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs has announced the launch of its third national campaign to settle the debts of indebted individuals. The campaign will commence on Friday, March 14, and will run for one month. It will be carried out in collaboration with charitable organizations and under the direct supervision of the ministry to ensure the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and fairness in the distribution of aid.

In a press statement, the ministry emphasized that this initiative reflects the commitment of the wise political leadership and aligns with the state’s ongoing efforts to support citizens facing financial difficulties. The ministry has established a well-organized mechanism to ensure that aid reaches its intended beneficiaries. This mechanism includes clear guidelines and standards, developed in coordination with approved charitable organizations, to guarantee fairness and efficiency. The ministry will oversee the campaign’s implementation directly, utilizing an electronic monitoring system to track the collection and disbursement of donations. This system ensures compliance with the established regulations and enhances transparency throughout the process.

Charitable organizations will collect donations through their designated channels while adhering to strict criteria for identifying beneficiaries. To qualify for assistance, individuals must be Kuwaiti citizens with non-criminal financial obligations and must provide official documentation proving their inability to repay their debts. The ministry further clarified that all contributions will be directed to the relevant authorities to settle debts. For individuals subject to enforcement measures such as travel bans, vehicle seizures, or salary garnishments, payments will be processed through the Civil Enforcement Department at the Ministry of Justice. For indebted citizens serving sentences in correctional institutions, payments will be handled by the General Department for the Implementation of Criminal Judgments at the Ministry of Interior. These measures ensure that legal procedures are followed with the highest levels of transparency.

Registration for the campaign will be conducted exclusively through the “Central Aid Platform,” an electronic system designed to streamline the process. The ministry, charitable organizations, and participating entities will not accept in-person visits, in adherence to the unified automated system aimed at promoting fairness and preventing any irregularities or exceptions. The ministry has established precise criteria for debt settlement, ensuring compliance with Sharia provisions and conducting a thorough review of each beneficiary’s financial situation. A maximum payment ceiling of 20,000 Kuwaiti dinars has been set to enable the largest possible number of eligible individuals to benefit from the campaign.

Debts arising from illegal or prohibited transactions, as well as those related to telecommunications companies or informal financing entities (commonly referred to as "under-financing"), will not be covered under this initiative, as they fall outside the scope of humanitarian priorities. Additionally, citizens who have previously benefited from similar debt relief campaigns will be excluded from this round, in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and participating organizations, to ensure equitable distribution of aid. The ministry highlighted that localizing charitable work is a cornerstone of the state’s strategy to enhance social solidarity and organize humanitarian aid through institutional mechanisms that ensure transparency and fairness. By governing charitable activities through unified electronic systems, the ministry aims to eliminate inefficiencies, maximize the use of available resources, and achieve the desired impact in supporting vulnerable groups. This approach also reinforces the concept of sustainable giving by creating an accurate database of beneficiaries and aligning charitable initiatives with national development plans, ensuring that support reaches those who need it most based on clear and objective criteria.