Social Affairs allows resumption of suspended charity transfers under strict controls
The Ministry of Social Affairs has taken a step to streamline the procedures governing charitable work and to prevent any legal or financial complications for charitable associations.
In coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry announced that it has no objection to carrying out financial transfers related to previous contracts and outstanding dues owed to foreign entities, whose dealings had earlier been suspended within the humanitarian work framework.
In a circular addressed to the heads of charitable society boards, the Ministry stated that authorizing these transfers aims to safeguard the commitments of Kuwaiti charities toward organizations they had contracted with abroad. This approval, however, is contingent on adherence to a set of specific rules and administrative procedures.
The circular, issued by Iman Al-Anzi, Director of the Charitable Societies and Foundations Department, outlined the required conditions. It stipulated that transfers must relate strictly to obligations stemming from contracts that were halted before the rejection decision came into effect on January 1, 2025.
Charities must provide the Ministry with copies of all signed agreements and contracts linked to ongoing projects with the suspended entities before initiating any transfer process.
The Ministry emphasized that all transfers must be executed through approved banks and only after obtaining the necessary authorizations. Once completed, charities are required to submit documentation confirming that the transfer aligns with the terms of the relevant contracts and agreements.
A final deadline of December 1, 2025, was set for finalizing all transfers connected to these earlier commitments. The Ministry also made clear that no future transfers or dealings with the suspended entities will be allowed beyond the settlement of these existing obligations.
This regulatory update comes as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce transparency, oversight, and accountability within Kuwait’s charitable sector.
