Charity donations will allegedly be permitted by MoSA, with 18 associations in danger of shutting down.
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Things are heating up in Kuwait's charity world with a crackdown on non-compliant organizations and a suspension on donation collections. After facing some heat due to ties with shady websites, the Ministry of Social Affairs is about to give the green light for those keen on helping with urgent medical needs to start collecting funds again.
It's been over two weeks since fundraising activities came to a halt to safeguard donors and maintain the country's impressive reputation in charitable work. Al-Jarida daily has been keeping tabs on it all.
Meanwhile, the ministry's probe into civil society groups has unearthed 18 associations teetering on the edge of dissolution due to legal violations and failure to fall in line. After two chances to respond, they'll get one last warning within a week. Should they choose to ignore this warning, legal action will be taken, potentially bumping up the number of shuttered associations to a hefty 39, leaving only 168 public benefit organizations standing.
It's been a busy time for the Ministry, with 13 charities bidding their goodbyes due to flouting regulations recently, and more on the fence. This clampdown on non-compliant organizations highlights a larger initiative by Kuwait to remodel the oversight of their charitable sector and clean up any legal mess within it.
New rules have been set in motion, dictating how charities operate and spread the word. Promotions need prior approval, and coordination with relevant authorities is mandatory for events and any agreements with foreign institutions. These moves are more than just a facelift for Kuwait's charitable sector; they're a tense wake-up call for all players involved.
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The regulatory reforms targeting non-compliant charitable organizations in Kuwait are part of a broader effort to modernize oversight and eradicate legal violations within the sector. Here's a sneak peek at the key developments:
- Dissolved Organizations: Recent developments saw 13 charitable organizations being expelled from the scene in Kuwait due to law-breaking[3]. In addition, 18 associations are at the brink of being dissolved due to legal missteps as part of an ongoing review by the Ministry of Social Affairs[1].
- Fundraising Pause: The Ministry of Social Affairs has momentarily put a halt to all philanthropic fundraising activities across Kuwait as part of their regulatory revamp. This decision aims to shield donor funds, avoid duplication, and boost transparency[2]. This suspension applies to activities by both licensed charitable societies and other philanthropic organizations.
- New Operating Rules: New rules have taken effect to govern how charities function and advertise. These rules require prior permission for promotional activities, as well as coordinating with relevant authorities for events and agreements with foreign institutions[2].
- The Ministry of Social Affairs in Kuwait has issued a warning to 18 charities, highlighting the danger of dissolution due to legal violations and non-compliance with regulations.
- In the midst of a crackdown on non-compliant organizations, 13 charities have already been dissolved, and more are facing potential shutdown as part of the country's broader effort to modernize oversight and eradicate legal violations within the charitable sector.
- Finance activities related to charities are under closer scrutiny now, with a temporary pause on philanthropic fundraising to safeguard donors, maintain transparency, and avoid duplicate donations.
- Current political discussions in Kuwait include the need to remodel the oversight of their charitable sector and clean up any legal mess within it, including stricter regulations for charities' financial transactions and promotional activities.
