RIYADH: Al-Mawaddah Association for Family Development has joined the World Family Organization with the unanimous approval of the organization’s board of directors, becoming the first Saudi association to do so since the Kingdom’s membership 50 years ago.
Al-Mawaddah’s general manager, Mohammed Al-Radhi, said that the move marks a significant step toward achieving a sustainable global impact in family development.
He emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences and fostering international cooperation, positioning the association’s national expertise on a global stage.
Al-Mawaddah will host the World Family Summit 2024, providing a platform for developing strategies to empower families worldwide, Al-Radhi said.
He added that the association was also working on a unified global index to measure family stability, aiming to address challenges and propose solutions while showcasing Islamic values and national culture.
Al-Radhi said that joining the organization aligned with the association’s strategy for global transformation, under the guidance of Saudi authorities.
Faisal Al-Samanoudi, chairman of Al-Mawaddah’s board, highlighted the leadership’s commitment to empowering the nonprofit sector and supporting its globalization.
Since its foundation in 2003, Al-Mawaddah has supported more than 700,000 families through protection, training and awareness initiatives, and has trained more than 5,000 family practitioners in line with international standards.
The association has won 14 awards for institutional, digital and social excellence, implemented 32 government competitions, and facilitated knowledge transfer to more than 200 charitable organizations.
The World Family Organization, founded in 1947, serves as an international platform for sharing best practices in family development.
