Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities

The Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities was established in 1999 to protect the rights of people with disabilities in Qatar. The Center provides ideal services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, whose ages do not exceed 21, in the field of special education and qualification. In addition, it raises societal awareness of their issues and rights to obtain a more independent life and maximize their integration into society. The Center has been operating since 2013 under the authority of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development and Family. The Center was named “Shafallah” to symbolize the hope it inspires in its members and beneficiaries. It is a reference to the name of the wild Shafallah plant that grows in the desert, symbolizing life amidst the dryness of the desert in Qatar. As aforementioned, the Shafallah Center was established to enhance the capacity and inclusion of people with disabilities in society by using modern technology and applying international best practices in a way that suits the Qatari society, with persistent steps to develop the capabilities of individuals to face challenges, achieve success, and enable our children to contribute to the sustainable development of the Qatari society.