According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Office of the SWO, Arezoo Zakaei‑Far outlined the organization’s performance in 2025, stating that interest‑free bank loans for housing purchase, rental, and construction were provided to 8,000 individuals—marking a 52% increase compared to 2024.
She added that, under Note 15 of the national budget, an additional 4 trillion tomans in interest‑free loans were allocated for housing support for low‑income households.
10,000 Housing Units Delivered
Zakaei‑Far reported that 10,000 housing units have been secured since the beginning of the year—8,000 allocated to persons with disabilities and 2,000 to female‑headed households and youths aging out of institutional care—with the process continuing.
She noted that during the “Ramadan War,” a total of 1,105 beneficiary homes were damaged, including 53 that were completely destroyed and 1,052 requiring repairs.
Regarding employment, she stated that the organization had pledged to create 40,000 jobs in 2025, but with support from provincial teams and facilitators, the figure reached 41,000. Approximately 50% of mandated employment loans were absorbed, and all internal financial resources were fully utilized.
She added that 53,000 individuals in need—including persons with disabilities and individuals with autism—are now covered by self‑employment and employer‑based insurance programs.
Zakaei‑Far also reported that 2,474 jobs were affected due to destruction, damage, or business shutdowns during the conflict.
She highlighted strong public participation, with 700 volunteer groups comprising 2,500 members engaged in activities such as providing essential goods, supporting the elderly and children, fostering community solidarity, and implementing cultural and educational programs.
According to Zakaei‑Far, the number of female‑headed households under SWO support reached 108,621 in 2025—representing a 19% increase from the previous year.
Tuition Payments for 20,000 Students
She further announced that full tuition for the first academic semester was paid for 20,000 supported students in March, reflecting a 7.3% increase in the number of beneficiaries and a 77% increase in total funding.
Regarding medical support, she stated that around 30,000 individuals requiring medical services were identified during the Ramadan War, with their needs partly covered by charitable donations and partly through SWO resources.
In the medical services sector overall, the number of beneficiaries rose from 85,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025—a 17.6% increase—alongside a 50% rise in per‑capita healthcare funding.
She concluded by noting that the number of individuals identified and referred for basic health insurance for vulnerable groups increased from 770,000 to nearly one million, marking a 42.7% rise.
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