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