RIYADH: The Ministry of Social Affairs is the biggest helper of orphans in Saudi Arabia, providing accommodation and financial support, besides offering educational and awareness programs.

The ministry has reportedly struck deals with several institutes across the Kingdom to provide educational and training courses for orphans to enhance their skills and qualifications.

The institutes provide courses in English, computers, communication skills, in addition to awareness programs on dangers related to smoking and drug addiction, sexual abuse, hygiene and religious matters.

Hayat H., an institute supervisor, said that the institute, in cooperation with the ministry, tries its best to provide education and awareness programs using experts and qualified staff in a bid to discover their abilities and to handle different circumstances in the real world.

Sabah M, an orphanage supervisor, said that they do their best to provide opportunities for orphans to explore and enhance their abilities and skills. Additionally, officials of the ministry are keen to raise the orphans’ skill levels and qualifications, she said.

Al-Onoud H, a supporter if orphans, said that support from the ministry gives hope for everyone under the wise leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in order to make orphans productive members of society.