Driving Self-Sufficiency: Landmark Agreement to Provide Vehicles for Welfare Recipients
In a significant step towards economic empowerment, a new cooperation agreement was signed to provide a thousand SAIPA 151 pickup trucks to beneficiaries of the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation.
Boosting Livelihoods and Employment
The memorandum of understanding was formalized in a ceremony attended by Syed Morteza Bakhtiari, head of the Relief Foundation, and Ali Sheikhzadeh, CEO of the SAIPA automotive group. This initiative is a key part of the Foundation’s broader strategy to create sustainable employment opportunities.
Highlighting the Foundation’s recent successes, Mr. Bakhtiari stated, “Last year, 200,000 job opportunities were created for our beneficiaries. Over the past two years, 180,000 individuals have achieved self-sufficiency through various employment schemes.”
A Foundation for Success
The program focuses on providing the essential tools of trade to help recipients establish or expand their own small businesses. The distribution of these work vehicles is seen as a critical investment in enabling financial independence.
Officials from both organizations noted that this agreement builds upon a history of successful collaboration aimed at supporting the economic endeavors of those under the Foundation’s care.
Investing in the Next Generation
Mr. Bakhtiari further emphasized that empowering parents directly contributes to the success of their children. He pointed to tangible results, noting that in the recent national university entrance exam, 3,000 children of the Foundation’s beneficiaries earned top ranks—a testament to the broader impact of family stability and support.
A Promising First Step
Describing the initial distribution of a thousand vehicles as the “first step,” officials expressed strong optimism for the future of the partnership. There are firm hopes to expand the program, aiming to extend this vital service to an even greater number of families in need, thereby driving a cycle of prosperity and self-reliance for countless citizens.