HRH Princess Basma has praised the services provided by the Beit Al Liqa Centre for persons with disabilities in Madaba and the center’s noble humanitarian mission, stressing that it represents a “shining” example in the Kingdom’s process of humanitarian and voluntary work.

Speaking during a ceremony on Wednesday, June 10, marking the center’s 20th anniversary, Princess Basma said that Beit Al Liqa embodies noble values of giving, solidarity and deep faith in human potential through the comprehensive services, educational and rehabilitation programs, and vocational training it provides to its target groups, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

In the presence of Madaba Governor Hassan Jbour, Italian Ambassador to Amman Luciano Bizzotti and Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, Princess Basma said that supporting and empowering persons with disabilities is a shared national and societal responsibility that requires continued efforts to build a more just and cohesive society.

She noted that the center’s experience demonstrates that true inclusion begins with belief in people’s abilities and in the role every individual can play in building their community.

The princess also highlighted the center’s role in promoting a culture based on peace, dialogue, respect and genuine social inclusion, reinforcing the values of coexistence and mutual respect that distinguish Jordan.

Princess Basma expressed appreciation for the center’s management, staff and volunteers, and for the efforts made to ensure the institution remains a model of humanitarian work and a living testament to the values of peace and solidarity.

Latin Patriarchal Vicar in Amman Bishop Iyad Twal said that Beit Al Liqa stands as a living testament to another meaning of success that goes beyond numbers and is rooted in values, self-confidence and the preservation of human dignity.

He stressed that the center’s mission is based on a profound responsibility inherent in humanity to remain faithful to a childhood deserving of care and a humanity deserving of protection.

The bishop added that persons with disabilities have never been defined by incapacity, but rather represent a true expression of willpower and proof that a person’s real value lies in their spirit, resilience and ability to inspire hope despite challenges.

Bishop Twal said that celebrating the center’s 20th anniversary marks the beginning of a new phase of commitment and dedication to a mission in which it firmly believes and through which it will continue carrying hope for every child while providing an environment worthy of their dignity.

Beit Al Liqa was established by the Italian Fraternity of Hope (SERMIG) and is affiliated with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. In 2022, it obtained a licence as a day center providing inclusive services.

The center offers comprehensive rehabilitation services to around 275 children with disabilities under the supervision of a specialized team of therapists, trainers, supervisors and volunteers from Jordan and other countries, helping to promote dialogue among cultures and religions, according to Petra.

It also seeks to engage the families of children with disabilities through individual and group meetings and a range of programs that help them overcome feelings of fear, embarrassment and isolation, while contributing to changing societal perceptions of disability and recognizing it as part of human diversity.

Princess Basma toured the center and reviewed the services provided to beneficiaries through its various departments and programs.