Jordan

The Adonis Travel & Tourism

National Network
Jordan
Address

8 Ismail Hijazi street , Rwad Bldg 142930 Amman 11844 Jordan
Amman 11181
Jordan

Telephone
+962 6 552 7992
Telephone (other)
+962 6 552 5599
Fax
+962 6 552 5826
E-Mail
gm@adonisjordan.net
E-Mail (2)
marwan1881@hotmail.com
E-Mail (3)
alisarhu@hotmail.com
E-Mail (4)
info@adonistravel.com
Mobile Phone
+962797678997
Mobile Phone (other)
+962796010568
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
1990
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
The foundation of the ADONIS group took place back in 1990 in Damascus – Syria, then, ADONIS kept and keeps growing according to a deliberate, ambitious plan for expansion. In order to build the needed infrastructure which supports Adonis’ philosophy, we created a network between 7 countries that is able to respond to our guests’ demands, offering the same standard of services wherever it is requested. Apart from our Head Office in Syria, Adonis Travel and Tourism established its offices over the years in Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Dubai, Oman and Ethiopia With a qualified & multinational staff (20 in Jordan office) , Adonis become one of the leaders in the domain of the cultural events and historical programs.
Mission and Objectives

The target group of Adonis is to assure the comfort and wellbeing of our clients, adding to this other important factors such as hospitality, generosity and punctuality. ADONIS succeeded to become one of the distinguished tour operators, and by time, to engrave its name as a leader in the market. Reliable and consistent is what ADONIS’ proofed to be.

Main Projects / Activities

The target group of Adonis is to provide an authentic tourism product to promote the traditional Jordan in a Euro Mediterranean vision and assure the comfort and wellbeing of our clients, adding to this other important factors such as hospitality, generosity and punctuality. ADONIS succeeded to become one of the distinguished tour operators, and by time, to engrave its name as a leader in the market. Reliable and consistent is what ADONIS’ proofed to be.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Adonis Travel created an excellent local & international relations with professional suppliers, NGO’s, cultural events organizers and local community key persons. Adonis production department follow up our channels through a daily mails, weekly updates and monthly news letter.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

One of our main goals is giving a major role to the youth, the local community, the women & the traditional hand craft to create a healthy environment and new cultural activities between the Euro Med populations. We participated in euro Med projects like (Filière innovant project Euro Med heritage) and we believe on the dialogue and the experience exchange between the Euro-Mediterranean populations and we hope that our participation in ALF activities will help us to improve our future projects in the region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Marwan Idris
Head of the organisation
Mr. Marwan Idris
Contact (2) Full Name
Mrs. Alisar Al Husni

The Arab Center for Democracy and Peace Studies

National Network
Jordan
Address

P. O. Bos 140178 Amman 11814 Jordan
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
00 962 79 5428158
Fax
00 962 6 5814402
E-Mail
abukarim@hotmail.com
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
The center is a privately owned company working as a non-profit organization and is funded per project by donor organizations. Main activities is preparation of studies currently working on a project about future Jordanian Palestinian relationship.
Mission and Objectives

To promote cross - cultural dialogue and understanding among different notions. Center will assume a proactive role in creating opportunity for people to meet, interact and exchange knowledge.

Main Projects / Activities

Study on future Jordanian Palestinian Relations. (Underway)

Contact (1) Full Name
Eng. Fakhry Abu Shakra
Head of the organisation
Eng. Fakhry Abu Shakra

The Arab Education Forum - الملتقى التربوي العربي : (SAFAR استكشاف FUND Program) دليل سفر

National Network
Jordan
Address

6 Fares al Khoury Street, Shmeisani
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
(06) 5687557
Telephone (other)
(06) 5660570
Fax
(06) 5687558
E-Mail
serene@almoultaqa.com
E-Mail (2)
info@almoultaqa.com
E-Mail (3)
mfasheh@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
(079) 5618889
Mobile Phone (other)
(0777) 5618889
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
The Arab Education Forum as a project was founded by Dr. Munir Fasheh in 1998 under the umbrella of the Contemporary Arab Studies Program at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University – USA with a regional office in Jordan. In May 2006 an NGO was registered in Jordan by Munir Fasheh and Serene Huleileh to sustain the work and vision of AEF. The three main funders for AEF since 1999 have been the Kuwait based Arab Fund for social and economic development, The Ford Foundation – Cairo office and the Boston based Khudari foundation. Currently, 9 staff members are employed and our work is conducted in partnership with several NGOs in the Arab world. Annual budget is around $ 100,000.
Mission and Objectives

The mission of AEF is to contribute to an Arab cultural regeneration project that springs out of the inherent knowledge and experiences within the Arab societies. AEF constantly attempts to develop a shared vision related to learning in the Arab world; a vision that springs out of authentic initiatives which start with and build on what people do and what culture has.

Main Projects / Activities

1. The Safar youth mobility fund aims to support young Arabs aged 15 – 35 who are involved in youth initiatives to travel within the Arab world to participate in apprenticeships, internships, training workshops and/or meetings with other youth initiatives to exchange and learn and construct knowledge as a group based on individual experiences. (www.safarfund.org) 2. Azkadunya or the other Arabia attempts to promote, market and distribute Arab non-commercial cultural production through a website and other means. (www.azkadunya.com) 3. Al Jami3ah project aims at providing settings for learning within life embodied by apprenticeships, exchanges, meetings, and building knowledge out of reflections on personal and communal experiences. (www.aljami3ah.com) . 4. A series of publications, which document the proceedings of our meetings, under the title “Qeematu Kulli Imri’en Ma Yuhsen”.

Contact (1) Full Name
Munir Fasheh
Head of the organisation
Serene Huleileh
Contact (2) Full Name
Mais Erqsousy; Ms. Suad Nofel

The Cocreation Movement | Cocreation17.com

National Network
Jordan
Address

Building 6, Dawood Al Quran Street
Tela Al Ali | Al Shamali
Amman 11141
Jordan

Telephone
+962791305808
E-Mail
Feras.Naser@cocreation17.com
E-Mail (2)
Feras.Naser@emergencefze.com
E-Mail (3)
Feras_shadid@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone (other)
+962791305808
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2022
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Human rights
  6. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  7. International/Cultural relations
  8. Media
  9. Research
General Information

The Cocreation Movement is a new approach for accelerating innovation, bringing people together, accelerating economic growth and social development on a global scale. Today problems are very complex and require multi-stake holders to solve them, cocreation brings people together, but the cocreation movement helps in making sure this togetherness will solve problems and will contribute to local and global development.

Feras Naser is a pioneer in the field of cocreation and he has developed the cocreation movement and the cocreation ecosystem.

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to accelerate global innovation, empower young people and solve global problems until we reach a one united world that is working together in harmony.

Objectives :

1- Developing the Cocreation Ecosystem.

2- Advancing Innovation in various industries and Provide and Engine for Growth and Social Advancement.

3- The Development of Meeting Platforms that can foster global relationships and global networks.

3- Fostering Global Collaboration and intercultural dialogue.

Main Projects / Activities

Cocreation workshops

1- We organize a weekly cocreation workshop that aims to solve global problems and bring people together. The workshop regular time is 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM Amman time.

2- We also have many digital assets that can help participants co-create better, these assets can be seen on our platforms FerasNaser.com and Cocreation17.com

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

- We organize weekly cocreation workshops since 1st/Nov/2022.

- We have developed an ideation & innovation platform called FerasNaser.com

- Our Report the State of the Movement which happens every four months serves as an inspiration for Government, Private Sector and Public Sector.

- Some of our innovation and Business Seeds can be used by the public such as our Udemy Courses.

In the State of the Movement 3 (31/Dec/2023), we have reported on the following Achievements that can have a direct or indirect impact on the network in my country.

Knowledge Creation & Delivery

- 40 Workshops
- 55 Participants - International
- 50 Technology & Industry Maps
- 10 Industry Contacts Lists
- 13 Online Course
- 23 Books
- 3000 Students | 101 Countries

Reach and Influence

- 20,000 Network Weekly Invitations
- Digital Assets Rewards (2000$) | 10 Beneficiaries
- 10 Social Clubs
- Four Media Outlets
- Advanced Content Delivery System
- Talent Ranking System
- International Cocreation (UK, BRICS & EUROPE)

AI & Data

- Cocreation Collective Intelligence (ChatGPT for Expert, Personal & AI Knowledge)
- 1 Million Experts Data Records

Advancing Cocreation

The Cocreation Sport

- The Cocreation Culture
- Thriving Cocreation Cafes
- The Cocreation Ecosystem
- The Cocreation Immigration
- Cocreation Authorities
- Cocreation Score
- Complex Missions
- Paving the way for self healing.
- Paving the way for self feeding.
- The Cocreation Promise

Capital, Community & Legal

Feras Naser story published at Large.
Feras Naser case is registered with the United Nations.
The First Believer Award (TBC)
Companion No 1 (TBC)

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

- ALF Network can help us develop new collaborations and partnerships on a global scale. This will help us in advancing The Cocreation Movement which will help in empowering young people and it will provide them with a platform for economic growth and social advancement.

Contact (1) Full Name
Feras Naser
Job Title
Founder | Global Cocreation Authority
Head of the organisation
Feras Naser

The Hashemite University

National Network
Jordan
Address

damascus highway
P.o Box (13133)
zarqa
Jordan

Telephone
+962799580590
Telephone (other)
00962788004155
E-Mail
hucc@hu.edu.jo
E-Mail (2)
lara1980.jo@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
ebrahim_mansour@hu.edu.jo
Mobile Phone
+962799580590
Mobile Phone (other)
00962788004155
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2018
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

The Hashemite University Career Center (HUCC) was established in cooperation with the Business Development Center and with the support of the American Embassy in Amman to provide career counseling services, support the career path, provide training and career rehabilitation programs, provide job opportunities for university students, create their own businesses, and enhance their concepts of entrepreneurship. Within a state of cooperation and partnership between the center and the university's colleges, centers and various units, in addition to cooperation and partnership with the public sector and various business sectors.

Mission and Objectives

The Vision:
The HU Career Center at the Hashemite University seeks to be a model for the distinguished career and professional preparation center for designing and providing innovative and comprehensive professional guidance, preparation and employment services so that it is the link between the university environment and the labor market.

The Mission:
The mission of the center is to provide comprehensive professional services and empower students by engaging them in career development to a situation in which our students are qualified with knowledge, acquire personal competencies and skills necessary to succeed in the labor market and are able to innovate, which increases their employment opportunities and paves the way for a successful career path that makes them active citizens in their communities.

The center aims to:
1.Providing specific and specialized training for students to find job opportunities, create their own businesses, and enhance their concepts of entrepreneurship.
2.Providing guidance for students to the labor market so as to create a positive culture towards the work environment for students, which would improve the preparation of graduates on how to engage in the labor market.
3.Networking students with the labor market and building bridges of cooperation with the public and private sectors to train students and improve their professional potential in a way that increases students ’ability to reach their future career path.
4.Developing the important partnership between academia and the business sector, which leads to the presence of permanent professional consultations at the university.

Main Projects / Activities

The Hashemite University Career Center is keen to work with a future vision and strategic directions that contribute to providing competitive outputs of qualified and trained students who are able to contribute effectively to building our country under its inspiring Hashemite leadership.

Contact (1) Full Name
مركز الاعداد لسوق العمل الجامعة الهاشمية
Job Title
Director of the career center/ Dr. Ibrahim Mansour
Head of the organisation
The Hashemite University Career Center
Contact (2) Full Name
Lara Amro
Job Title (2)
administrator

the higher population council

National Network
Jordan
Address

almadinah almunoura street
jordan 11181
Jordan

Telephone
+9620777372242
E-Mail
manalgh2002@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
1973
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
  2. Human rights
General Information
I'm manal al-ghazawi have 32 years of experience in executive management. I have professional knowledge in project management, mathematics and programming, I have a unique experience for project management tools, and I’m familiar with the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK), I have a strong experience working with foreign-funded projects.  Four years of my experience were with the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), Jordan; 1 year with Severn Trent Water International – UK, and four years worked as Group leader With (GTZ) Modernization Project, I am very familiar with the nature of work at diplomatic missions. I worked closely with a multinational technical experts, I have worked as Project coordinator for e-government program in department of lands and survey in addition to my basic job the head of e-government section; through my work I gained excellent experience in the field of business process reengineering, I gained an excellent knowledge and experience in the Jordanian market through managing a personal business. I am currently employed as coordinator of Reproductive Health Program, in the higher population council. Fortunately, I have the opportunity to prepare the Reproductive Health/Family Planning national Strategy for 2013–2017, and prepare the operational plan for the year 2013 and 2014 which prepared through joint national effort with all relevant partners, including ministries, institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector, and donor agencies. I am fluent in both Arabic and English; I have Strong negotiation, communication, facilitation and influencing skills. I worked in the development of a comprehensive organizational, institutional, and technical standards framework when I worked at the Jordanian Department of Lands and Survey (DLS). I also participated on optimizing the use and integration of geospatial technology, information, and place-based problem solving and decision support within the DLS modernization framework. I have good experience in Monitoring and Evaluation technic working to ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner. I have good experience in human resource management, and I conduct training course in E-secretary in Al-Sudan, also I conduct ICDL training course, in my work as change manager I was responsible for conducting serial of training course in customer service orientation subject. im working now as  Coordinator of the National Reproductive Health/ Family Planning Plan,  in the Higher Population Council, Amman, Jordan. As Program Coordinator of the Reproductive Health / Family Planning Plan,  in the Higher Population council, My main duties & responsibilities were: Working with the high level  management to improve the chances of success of national plans coordinated by the Higher Population  Council to achieve its goals, and improve the level of monitoring and evaluation control over the programs emanating from the national plans in terms of achievement, with high level Involvement  with government, civil bodies and volunteer in the planning, management and implementation of population projects in accordance with national Agenda plans, and Contribute to strengthening cooperation and coordination with regional and international Agencies  concerned with population issues, I'm responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the national reproductive health family planning strategy for the years (2013-2017) to ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner also responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; and preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and monitor the project activities on a regular basis, and developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities, I’m responsible for the monitoring and ensuring high quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that the Plan maintains its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner, also I’m responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the plan; preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and monitor the Plan activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Plan and responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the plan activities.I'm working in close collaboration with all relevant partners, including ministries, institutions, Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) ,civil society organizations, private sector, and donor agencies General Background about the Higher Population Council Near the end of the 1980s, the concept of social work in Jordan had begun to expand, growing from its initial form of merely providing charitable donations to the less fortunate to encompass the more comprehensive goal of empowering families in need to depend on themselves and to achieve self-sufficiency. During this conceptual shift, the need for a specialized committee, capable of providing population data and addressing population issues from a developmental perspective, became apparent.   Based on the close relationship between population issues and national development concerns, in 1973, Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal (The  Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD), submitted a proposal to the government of Jordan to establish the Jordanian National Population Commission (JNPC). HRH Princess Basma’s proposal was adopted immediately, with its General Secretariat to be hosted by JOHUD. In 1988, the Jordanian government developed a General Secretariat for the Jordanian National Population Commission, acting as the Commission’s executive arm. In December 2002, in recognition of its expanded role and responsibilities, the JNPC was renamed the Higher Population Council (HPC) and was presided over by the Prime Minister. In 2012, the HPC was reconstituted under the chairmanship of the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation. The HPC is empowered with the authority to direct national efforts in the pursuit of sustainable development, striving to create a balance between population growth and social and economic resources. HRH Princess Basma remains an integral figure within the HPC, as she continues to oversee HPC activities as well as to monitor its progress. HRH continuously underlines the important role that youth play in bringing about sustainable development, she is a strong proponent of supporting young people in the achievement of and investment in the ‘Demographic Opportunity,’ which represents a core component of HPC policies. The Princess has emphasized that understanding and preparing for the ‘Demographic Opportunity’ is key in reaching a smaller dependency ratio (i.e. ratio of dependents to working-age population); this would create a demographic potential for higher economic growth, as favorable dependency ratios tend to boost the progress of economic and social development. In December 2002, in recognition of its expanded role and responsibilities, the JNPC was renamed the Higher Population Council (HPC) and was presided over by the Prime Minister. In 2012, the HPC was reconstituted under the chairmanship of the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation. The HPC is empowered with the authority to direct national efforts in the pursuit of sustainable development, striving to create a balance between population growth and social and economic resources. HRH Princess Basma remains an integral figure within the HPC, as she continues to oversee HPC activities as well as to monitor its progress. HRH continuously underlines the important role that youth play in bringing about sustainable development, she is a strong proponent of supporting young people in the achievement of and investment in the ‘Demographic Opportunity,’ which represents a core component of HPC policies. The Princess has emphasized that understanding and preparing for the ‘Demographic Opportunity’ is key in reaching a smaller dependency ratio (i.e. ratio of dependents to working-age population); this would create a demographic potential for higher economic growth, as favorable dependency ratios tend to boost the progress of economic and social development.    
Mission and Objectives

Mission
 
A Reference for all Population matters and for information related to development to facilitate setting policies, strategies and action plans and monitor and evaluate their execution in addition to lobbying and deploying awareness about them and reinforcing national capabilities in this area in coordination with partners and concerned entities.
Vision
 
An Influential presence in policy formulation and supporting decisions affect population to reach Jordanian citizen prosperity.

Values
 
Accountability and Transperency: We work transparently with all private and public entities as well as the people & continually dissminate the results of our performed studies and conducted activties committing to our faith that we are responsibile to perform our tasks properly with high quality infornt of all parties.
 
Leadership: We believe that we are pioneers in our field, and this requires initiative.
 
Participatory: We believe that the success of the council in performing its mandate and achieving the goals related to pouplation and development cannot be reached without active cooperation and mutual support from all partners, service providers, decision makers, beneficieraies and any other party involved in population and development matters.
 
Quality And Excellence: We work according to standards and specifications of excellence, to ensure quality results, and we seek to improve our performance and results of our work constantly.
 
Creativity: We beleive that every issue of population and development cases is unique to their requirements and needs to be addressed creatively. Therefore we seek to find innovative solutions for each case.
 
Perseverance: We beleive that in order to reach our aimed goals related to population and development issues, hard working, persistence and following up with various parties is required.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Proposing population policies to the Government, steering efforts spent in the efficient and effective implementation of said policies to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the comprehensive socio-economic development plans, and submitting them to the Cabinet for verification.
 
2. Endorsing HPC as a coordination body in the field of population activities, and demographic information, as well as between public, private and voluntary entities and enhancing their participation in planning, management and implementation of population programs and projects in line with the National Population Strategy.

3. Proposing policies related to raising public awareness on population and development issues and providing advocacy through well-thought out programs s for media, education and communication and dedicating the various media instruments for this endeavor.
 
4. Accepting aid and grants/donations, provided by international and national donor institutions, to population programs and activities with the approval of the Cabinet.
5. Endorsing the mechanisms and procedures aimed at facing population challenges in line with the objectives of the Population Policy in Jordan and submitting then for the approval of the Cabinet.
 
6. Enhancing the cooperation and coordination with regional and international organizations concerned with population issues.
7. Proposing the training, education and national capacity building programs for workers in the population areas in the different institutions in coordination with the concerned ministries and submitting them to the Cabinet.
 

8. Participating in conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings related to the population issues.
9. Responsible for the provision of demographic information, conducting demographic surveys, studies and research, and their follow up for the purposes of updating the National Population Strategy and planning for the relevant action programs. 
 

10. Approving the publications of scientific research papers and printed materials specialized in the field of population according to the applicable laws.
 

Contact (1) Full Name
manal "muhammd said" fares al-ghzawi
Job Title
Prpgram coordinator
Head of the organisation
Eng Maysoon al-zubi

The Jordan Anti Drugs Society

National Network
Jordan
Address

100a Oussama bin zaid Street
Ashrafeyah
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
+962797892444
E-Mail
m.daoud@tjads.org
E-Mail (2)
mry999@yahoo.com
E-Mail (3)
M.alsaher@tjads.com
E-Mail (4)
info@tjads.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
  2. Research
  3. Youth and education
General Information

The Jordan Anti Drugs Society (tjads) has been founded in 2012 working on rising awareness and prevention  we had achieved to serve our community in jordan and we had the opportunity to spread our knowledge and experiences  tjads now member in some working groups and international networks such as  VNGOC committee  un world Drugs federation  international federation of Green Crescents  and more we had 1027 volunteers  72 members  7 board members Funding from members only 555 JOD 2018 

Mission and Objectives

We work to serve our communities in Drugs prevention and rising awareness in all the possible ways 

Main Projects / Activities

The no to drugs marathon  rehab campaign school awareness program  universty unusual program  Dopamine initiatives  

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Networking and implementation  sustainable development 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Lobbing , Networking and exchange experiences 

Contact (1) Full Name
Mousa Daoud
Head of the organisation
Dr. Mousa Daoud
Contact (2) Full Name
Mousa Daoud
Job Title (2)
President

The Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) Princess Basma Youth Resource Center الصندوق الأردني الهاشمي للتنمية البشرية / مركز الأميرة بسمة للشباب /جهد

National Network
Jordan
Address

127 Madina Street, PO Box 5118
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
+962 6 55 60 741
Telephone (other)
00962 6 505 2431
Fax
+962 6 5515950
E-Mail
mohammad.a@johud.org.jo
E-Mail (2)
zaina.s@johud.org.jo
E-Mail (3)
info@johud.org.jo
E-Mail (4)
hiba.h@johud.org.jo
Mobile Phone
+962799665804
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1977
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Youth and education
General Information
Princess Basma Youth Resource Center (PBYRC) was established under the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) as a response to the growing needs of young Jordanians and has worked with community stakeholders since 2002. Youth constitute a significant portion of the Jordanian population and are often excluded or absent from the development process. Utilizing JOHUD’s 50 Community Development Centers (CDC) PBYRC implements and designs projects in four thematic areas: 1) Civic Engagement, 2) Economic Empowerment, 3) Media for Development, 4) Creative Information Communication Technology (ICT). Through the above mentioned programs, PBYRC has successfully established 12 Debate Clubs, conducted soft-skill training, manages three Employability Centers and operates four film clubs and four after-school community computer Clubhouses. In 2010, PBYRC successfully implemented over 25 projects that targeted over 6000 youth. There are currently 27 staff employed at PBYRC and an additional 20 employed as coordinators within the various debate clubs, film clubs, employability centers and computer clubhouses. PBYRC's partners and donors include various UN agencies, Save the Children, Mercy Corps, the Royal Film Commission, USAID, the European Commission, the British and American Embassies, the British Council, Open Society Institute, as well as community based organizations in Jordan. More at: www.johud.org.jo - http://www.facebook.com/PBYRC  
Mission and Objectives

Vision: PBYRC empowers Jordanian youth to use their voices,participate in their community, and to think creatively and creatively about their own unique role in society. Mission: To promote the active role of youth in society by encouraging their participation in the development process, though providing a supportive outlet for expression of their opinions and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to their communities Main Goals: • Enhance youth civic engagement as active partners in the development process. • Empower young people economically through facilitating their reach for decent employment in the labor market • Facilitate youth’s ability to use ICT as an effective tool for learning and self-expression. • Advocate for youth to use their voices and experience their issues through community and social media.

Main Projects / Activities

• Debate Clubs: The Great Debate project was established through the support of the British Council and Open Society Institute. In order to sustain the clubs, partnerships have been formed with schools, universities, and other NGOs; and PBYRC is now targeting the deaf community. PBYRC also utilized a training-of-trainers approach to transfer knowledge to local trainers in support of sustainability. The clubs enjoy strong community involvement and ownership, through ongoing participation of the local community and public officials. • SirajProgram: Siraj is a regional USAID and Save the Children funded program that was piloted in 2007 and handed over to JOHUD/PBYRC in 2010. Siraj utilizes interactive sessions to facilitate understanding of youth leadership in the Middle East. The main objective of SIRAJ is to empower young men and women to effect positive change in their lives through active participation and civic engagement. • Film Clubs: Four film clubs, initially funded by the Royal Film Commission, began in 2008, and were slowly handed to JOHUD/PBYRC to manage. Within the four Film Clubs, participants learn and apply technical skills on filmmaking, production, media creation, and script writing. The film clubs operate within three governorates: Irbid, Sahab and Aqaba. • Computer Clubhouses: The community Computer Clubhouse was an initiative started by Intel to connect Jordanians to an Intel network of 120 global Clubhouses. This program provides a creative space for youth to express themselves through software and other technology. The Clubhouses provide a safe and creative environment for self- directed learning on computer and media software under the supervision of mentors to develop their skills and self confidence. * Media: PBYRCs’ Media for Development Program provides a forum for creative expression through community media. Youth utilize PBYRC’s resources to express themselves through different multimedia tools. Photography is one of the major tools that has been vastly used in different projects and programs. The Media for Development Program staff, are experts in photography, graphic design, filmmaking, audio production, and new media tools. Through successful project implementation the Media for Development Program has created an outstanding network of youth and volunteers who have found themselves passionate about media. * Youth Work: Jordan: A USAID funded program that provides employability skills and employment opportunities, civic engagement opportunities and youth friendly services to 1900 unemployed, out-of-school youth in two large underserved areas in Jordan.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mohammad Al-Amoush
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Farah Daghistani
Contact (2) Full Name
Zaina Smadi
Job Title (2)
Project Coordinator

The Jordanian National commission for women

National Network
Jordan
Address

P.O.Pox 5118, Amman 11183,Jordanwebsite:WWW.women.Jo
Amman 11183
Jordan

Telephone
06-5560741
Telephone (other)
06-5526768
Fax
00962 6 55 26 768
E-Mail
jncw@nets.com.jo
E-Mail (2)
asma.k@batelco.jo
E-Mail (3)
ashjan@jncw.jo
E-Mail (4)
ashjan.an@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00962777933331
Mobile Phone (other)
00962772084260
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. Media
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
The Jordanian National Commission for Women was established as a semi-governmental body on (12/3/1992) by the decision of the Prime Ministry and chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal. This came as a recognition women’s role and an expression of Jordan's response women’s and society’s needs , and an emphasis of Jordan's commitment to implement national, Arab and international policies and covenants . This includes the commitment to create a national mechanism that promotes women’s and economic, social and political participation, protects her gains, and defends her rights in order to achieve a higher level of social justice and equality between men and women. Based on the Cabinet’s decision on 21/9/1996, the National Commission is considered the reference to all official bodies with regard to women's activities and affairs. Therefore, all official bodies should refer to the commission before making any relative decision or action and the commission would, in turn, presents the recommendations and reports to the Prime Minister . The National Commission consists of 22 members representing the ministries, the national councils and institutions, civil society organizations, and prominent national figures. The National Commission has recently started opening liaison offices in the governorates of the Kingdom. The first stage included: Irbid, Mafraq, Ajloun, Madaba, Karak, and Aqaba.
Mission and Objectives

Mission Practicing a multi-dimensional national role including: • Working systematically for women's advancement and empowerment in various fields, • Making positive tangible changes in the status of women, • Removing any forms of discrimination against women in national legislation, policies, plans and programs, and developing the applications and practices to achieve justice and equality. • Maintaining and enhancing women’s achievements and the rights granted to women within the constitution and achieving effective and equal participation with men in all aspects of life. objectives: 1. Modifying women’s issues and needs according to priorities, and including them in the national legislations, strategies, policies, plans and programs. 2. Contributing as a powerful and influential lobbying force in raising general awareness of the importance of the woman's role and consolidating her role in the society’s progress as well as gaining support of different categories for women’s issues. 3. Acting as a national observatory to analyze the mechanisms operating in the field of woman to be documented and institutionalized, and developing an effective monitoring and evaluation system for the activities implemented by the national institutions according to the concerned strategies, policies and plans. 4. Applying the international conventions and agreements endorsed by the government regarding women's rights. 5. Building up the capacities of workers and stakeholders and the teams in the Commission from governmental and non-governmental organizations and the private sector. 6. Activating dialogue and communication with relevant institutions to exchange views and visions in order to empower women. 7. Activating communication and lobbying with Arab and international organizations supporting women's issues to enhance women’s roles in the society.

Main Projects / Activities

Key projects of the National Commission: The projects that the National Commission has implemented during the period (2008-2010) can be classified according to the domains of the national strategy for Jordanian women and the implementation mechanisms ,as follows: First: Projects related to the strategy’s implementation mechanisms domain: • Building up the capacities of the National Commission Secretariat. • Developing the action plan of the National Strategy for Jordanian women. • Mapping the activities related to women. • Establishing the Advisory Board of the Jordanian National Commission for Women "Women leaders . • Preparing and launching the national report of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. (Beijing +15). • Preparing and launching the fifth national report for Jordan's following -up of the recommendations of CEDAW Convention. • Opening liaison offices of the National Commission in the Kingdom’s governorate. • Building up a monitoring and evaluation system to follow up women’s achievements on the national level. • Building up a database on the programs concerning women and gender in the formal sector. • The gender responsive budget project(responsive to the needs of both women and men).

Contact (1) Full Name
asma khader
Head of the organisation
chair person Her royal highness princess Basma Bint Talal and General Secratary her execellency Mrs. A sma Khader
Contact (2) Full Name
ashjan al-ananzeh

The Launch of new programme "THIKA" (Trust) in Jordan

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Generations For Peace (GFP), a member of the Jordanian ALF network, inaugurated the “Thiqa” (Trust) Programme in collaboration with the municipalities of Al-Salt and Al-Karak.

The seven-month programme, supported by the Netherlands-based Porticus, aims to amplify youth civic engagement by building capacities and facilitating transformative dialogue between officials from the two municipalities and 30 Youth Leaders aged 18 to 30.

“Thiqa” kicked off in January with an extensive training at GFP headquarters. The training brought Youth Leaders and government officials together in a collaborative shared space to equip them with the necessary skills to develop a youth-led action plan.

This plan aims to address the specific needs of their communities and identify key priorities. The Programme will include a series of workshops, follow-up sessions, and community engagement activities, as well as a strategic communications training targeting the municipalities’ officials to enhance their capacities in engaging effectively with youth, supporting and promoting trust-building, transparency, and accountability.