Amran:The General Authority for Zakat's office in Amran province recently organized an expanded meeting aimed at promoting awareness about Zakat. The event brought together local activists, journalists, and poets under the theme "Together to Build Awareness," as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships and address current challenges faced by the community.
According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting sought to engage media and cultural figures in raising awareness of pressing social issues, promoting solidarity and compassion, and reinforcing social responsibility towards the obligation of Zakat. The provincial director of the authority, Mohammed Al-Shahrani, emphasized the importance of stronger coordination between the authority, media, and cultural professionals to deliver effective awareness messages.
Al-Shahrani highlighted the media's crucial role in shaping public awareness, countering rumors and misinformation, and showcasing the authority's social solidarity programs and support for eligible beneficiaries. He urged the use of various media platforms, including social media, to promote meaningful content and employ written, visual, and poetic expression in addressing community issues.
Dr. Ali Al-Suraihi, director of community initiatives at the authority, stated that raising awareness is a collective responsibility that requires coordinated efforts by institutions and public figures. He stressed the importance of educating the public about Zakat and encouraging eligible payers to fulfill their religious obligation. Dr. Al-Suraihi also called on participants to allocate space in their media platforms and publications to highlight the benefits of Zakat, such as purifying wealth and promoting social development.
Participants at the meeting underscored the media's role in countering rumors and falsehoods spread by aggression media by publishing facts to counter campaigns aimed at discrediting the authority's humanitarian, economic empowerment, and other projects for eligible beneficiaries.
