The camp included practical stations featuring training on the patrol system and woodland cooking, in addition to scouting competitions, games, scouting cheers, a campfire night, and pioneering projects, and concluded with a 20-kilometer woodland scouting hike.
At the same center, jiu-jitsu training programs launched, implemented by the Ministry of Youth in partnership with the Jordan Jiu-Jitsu Federation, as part of the training program package in youth centers and the US-sponsored youth development project, with the participation of 20 young men from the center's members.
The program aims to promote discipline, physical fitness, and self-confidence, develop mental and motor skills among youth, and utilize the safe and organized environment provided by youth centers, alongside discovering and developing the talents of its members.
Program participants visited the Jordanian Sadriya Garden affiliated with the Ajloun Model Youth and Young Women Center, where they learned about the historical stations and national achievements documenting the Jordanian heritage within the garden.
The Ajloun Governorate Youth Directorate, through the Ajloun Model Youth and Young Women Center, implemented an introductory session on the fourth cycle (for 2026) of the Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, with the participation of 20 of the center's members.
Award ambassadors reviewed its vision, mission, and objectives, areas of voluntary work, target categories, candidacy conditions, application mechanism, and evaluation phases, alongside explaining the electronic link and the registration and application steps.
The Ajloun Model Youth and Young Women Center, in partnership with the Ras Munif Secondary School for Boys, implemented activities for the "Youth Days" program, with the participation of 250 students, aimed at developing students' leadership, intellectual, and life skills, and enhancing their role in community service.
Additionally, the Clubs and Youth Bodies Department implemented an awareness lecture on environmental protection at Bahr School, in cooperation with the Royal Department for Environmental Protection, the Tourism Police Department, and the Health Directorate, aiming to raise environmental awareness among students and introduce them to the importance of preserving natural resources and reducing negative practices toward the environment.
In the same context, the department participated in a public cleanliness campaign near the Junaid factory, celebrating the International Year of Volunteers for 2026, in partnership with the Junaid Agricultural Center, the Environmental Protection Directorate, the Ajloun Sports Club, the Ajloun Community Health Committee, the Joint Services Council, the Tourism and Community Police Department, and the Obein Youth and Young Women Center.
The Ajloun Vocational Training Institute, in cooperation with the Irada Program and the Royal Scientific Society, implemented specialized training activities in the field of entrepreneurship, aiming to enhance youth capacities to innovate, develop ideas, and transform them into viable projects.
The Marjam Comprehensive Secondary School for Boys launched, in coordination with the school's environmental club, the "Homeland Identity" initiative, aiming to foster national belonging and pride in the Jordanian identity through employing art and creativity within the school environment.
The initiative relies on implementing murals and expressive drawings on the interior doors of classrooms, administrative offices, the theater, and various school facilities, with each painting embodying one of the Kingdom's governorates and highlighting its historical, touristic, heritage, and cultural landmarks, reflecting Jordan's civilizational and geographical diversity.
School Principal Dr. Ashraf Al-Ghzou stated that the initiative embodies the school's mission of linking education with national values and investing students' creativity to beautify the school environment and impart a national character to it, pointing to the role of these activities in fostering teamwork and responsibility among students and introducing them to the history, heritage, and governorates of their homeland.
The crews of the Ajloun Governorate Joint Services Council implemented a field cleaning campaign that included a number of roads, public squares, and tourist sites in the governorate, resulting in the collection of 500 bags of waste.
The Council's Vice President, Kutheib Al-Ghazawi, stated that the crews of the Cleanliness and Environment Department continue to implement daily work programs in various regions of the governorate to reduce random waste dumping and preserve the environment and nature that Ajloun is characterized by.
In the same context, the Council's crews participated in the campaign launched by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ajloun Tourism Directorate within the executive program of the cleanliness strategy and the reduction of random waste dumping, near the Ajloun Police Directorate, in public squares, and forest areas, with the participation of the Ajloun Environmental Protection Directorate, the Greater Ajloun Municipality (Rawabi area), the Youth Fingerprints Initiative, and the security forces.
In Tafilah, the Tafilah Development Pioneers Center organized a specialized educational session on the technical track, targeting young men, women, and adolescents, aimed at raising their awareness of the opportunities offered by modern technology and empowering them to employ digital tools and artificial intelligence in innovating solutions for community challenges.
The session, which came within the youth empowerment track at the Tafilah Pioneers Foundation and was presented by trainer Engineer Aden Al-Qaisi, addressed the concept of the technical track and its importance in shaping the future of youth, alongside reviewing the reality of global technical transformations and the position of Jordanian youth within them, and the opportunities available to them to participate in developing innovations and creating a positive impact in their communities.
The center's director, Moaz Al-Akayleh, stated that these training sessions contribute to broadening youth perspectives, enhancing their knowledge and technical skills, and helping them explore future opportunities provided by technology.
Trainees at the Tafilah Female Vocational Training Institute turned their pastry-making skills into a humanitarian and community initiative by preparing "mini pizza" meals and presenting them to the children of the Busra Kindergarten in the Busaira District, in cooperation with the integrated Busaira Youth and Young Women Center.
The initiative came within the activities of the "Ardi – Developing and Improving On-Farm and Off-Farm Employment Skills" project, with the participation of trainees from the "Pastry Maker" course, supervised by trainer Asmaa Al-Omayreen, with the aim of employing acquired professional skills in practical activities that enhance communication with the local community and leave a positive impact on the lives of its members.
The Director of the Tafilah Female Vocational Training Institute, Hanan Al-Fureijat, stated that the "Ardi" project, implemented by the Vocational Training Corporation in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to develop on-farm and off-farm employment skills through training programs that contribute to empowering trainees and enhancing their readiness for the labor market.
She emphasized the importance of community initiatives in linking vocational training with community needs, consolidating the culture of volunteering, and transforming acquired skills into opportunities for production, giving, and serving the local community.
The integrated Busaira Youth and Young Women Center highlighted the role of voluntary work in building youth character and enhancing their identity and belonging to the community during an awareness lecture in which 15 young men and women from the center's voluntary team members participated.
The lecture, titled "The Role of Voluntary Work in Character Building and Identity Enhancement," aimed to root the culture of volunteering among youth, boost their self-confidence, develop communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, alongside promoting the values of community responsibility and national belonging.
In Jerash, the Youth Directorate implemented a number of sessions and introductory visits regarding the Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, aiming to introduce the award, its goals, and its axes.
An introductory workshop on the award was also implemented at Martyr Abdul Razzaq Al-Dalabeh School, in the presence of the Director of Education for Jerash Qasabah, Wael Al-Azzam, and a number of school principals, where Ambassador Mohammad Abu Laymoun provided an explanation of the award, its goals, its axes, and the mechanism for registration and participation via the electronic platform.
The Burma Youth Center organized an introductory session on the award at Alimoun Secondary School for Girls, presented by Ambassador Abdul Moneim Al-Kaeiber, during which he addressed the award's goals and its importance in supporting voluntary work.
The Souf Youth and Young Women Center also organized an introductory session on the Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work at the center, presented by Ambassador Zakaria Al-Atoum, during which he addressed the award's goals, axes, and registration mechanism, inviting participants to benefit from the award and register their voluntary initiatives.
The Naseem Youth and Young Women Center organized an introductory session on the award at Khawla Bint Al-Azwar Basic Mixed School, presented by Ambassador Noha Ababneh, addressing the introduction to the award and its goals, alongside clarifying the registration and participation mechanism via the electronic platform.
The Mersal Charitable Association, in cooperation with Takreem Community Development Company, celebrated the graduation of participants in the Emerging Youth Program.
The ceremony, which was held under the patronage of MP Shifa Muqabla, and attended by the Director of the Naseem Local Community Development Center, Murad Al-Qaqaaibeh, and the Head of the Union of Charitable Associations in Jerash, Zaid Zaboun, included honoring the supporters of the program.
In Madaba Governorate, the National Charter Party branch organized an awareness lecture on breast cancer prevention, presented by Senator Dr. Zuhair Abu Faris, a member of the party's political bureau.
Abu Faris emphasized the importance of awareness about cancer, pointing out that awareness of the disease and its early detection contribute to accelerating its discovery and improving the chances of treatment and recovery.
Dr. Haya Al-Masalha, coordinator of the Political Sectors Committee for Women's Affairs at the Al-Mithaq Party, stated that the party adopts sectoral policies, with the women's sector addressing women's issues and raising awareness, recognizing that this disease places a heavy economic and social burden on the family.
Yousef Ghleilat, head of the party's branch in Madaba, emphasized the party's keenness to address citizens' concerns and problems across various sectors, noting that the lecture came within the framework of this orientation.
In Mafraq, Rehab Municipality hosted an awareness and health event titled "Nashmiyat Mafraq," as part of breast cancer awareness activities, organized jointly by the Rehab, Duj尼亚, and Balama health committees, and in cooperation with the Jordan Breast Cancer Program.
The event—which was held under the patronage of Rehab District Director Dr. Omar Al-Khamaiseh, in the presence of MP Mai Harahsheh, Mafraq Governorate Health Director Dr. Faisal Makahleh, and Rehab Municipal Committee Head Lina Al-Zoubi, with the participation of relevant health and community institutions and authorities—featured a range of awareness and health activities and services.
The Al-Basiliya Youth Center implemented an introductory session on the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, with the participation of 17 center members.
The Mafraq Youth Directorate stated that the session addressed the goals of the award and its importance in promoting a culture of volunteerism, alongside explaining the nomination conditions and application mechanism to encourage youth to launch voluntary initiatives and participate in local community service.
In Irbid, the integrated Sheikh Hussein Youth and Young Women Center organized an awareness session on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, with the participation of 20 young people aged 12–14 years.
Center Director Fadi Al-Zawahreh addressed the most prominent aspects to consider during early adolescence, the importance of focusing on mental health among adolescents, enhancing their ability to understand and express their feelings in healthy ways, and learning methods for managing emotions and dealing with daily pressures to boost self-confidence and build positive relationships with others.
As part of the activities for the Al-Hussein Award for Voluntary Work, Dr. Faisal Al-Hawamdeh, Director of Education for the Ramtha District, participated in a free medical day held at Musab bin Umair Secondary School for Boys, alongside the participation of Ramtha Municipal Committee Head, Engineer Jamal Abu Obaid.
Al-Hawamdeh praised the role of the Al-Hussein Award for Voluntary Work in encouraging the spirit of initiative and volunteerism in local communities, considering it a noble humanitarian value and a civilized behavior that reflects the spirit of belonging and social responsibility.
Speaking at the opening of the medical day's activities—in the presence of representatives from popular and official bodies in the district, local community representatives, and students' parents—he stated that the award contributes to enhancing solidarity and cooperation among community members.
The novice scouting camp activities concluded at the Irbid Youth Hostel, with the participation of 45 young people aged 12–14, representing the youth and young women centers of Al-Sarih, Sahel Horan, and North Mazar, running from October 8 to 10, 2026.
Abdul Rahman Al-Omari, head of the camp's supervision committee, stated that the camp served as an important opportunity to introduce participants to the principles and values of the scouting movement, develop their leadership and life skills, and foster a spirit of cooperation, discipline, and responsibility.
The Irbid Governorate Youth Directorate—through the North Mazar Youth and Young Women Center, Kafarsoum, and the North Shouna Youth and Young Women Center—implemented introductory sessions for the fourth cycle (2026) of the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, with the participation of 84 young men and women from the local community.
The sessions aimed to introduce the award, its vision, mission, and goals, as well as the key updates of its fourth cycle, including the development of application and evaluation mechanisms, enhancing governance and judging independence, expanding participation scope, and focusing on the impact and sustainability of voluntary initiatives.
The Tabaqat Fahl Municipality in the Northern Jordan Valley district carried out a field tour in the Al-Masharie town market to remove unauthorized street stalls occupying public streets and sidewalks.
The head of the municipal committee, Engineer Hamza Al-Momani, told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the campaign comes as part of the municipality's efforts to regulate commercial activities in the Al-Masharie market and curb violations on streets and sidewalks—especially the International Jordan Valley Road—to ensure pedestrians' right to use sidewalks, facilitate vehicle traffic, and maintain public safety.
The Holy Quran Preservation Society, Bani Kinana District branch, organized an honoring ceremony for the winners of the 9th edition (2026) of the late Hajj Ibrahim Khalil Obeidat Competition for the Memorization of the Holy Quran, under the patronage of Engineer Wasfi Ibrahim Obeidat.
The competition witnessed the participation of 134 male and female students, with 8 students completing the memorization of the entire Quran, while 23 participants memorized 15 juz' or more.
Dr. Abdul Karim Obeidat, head of the Holy Quran Preservation Society's branch in Bani Kinana, emphasized the importance of the award in encouraging students to memorize the Holy Book and fostering positive competition among them.
For his part, Wasfi Obeidat spoke about the moral and symbolic impact of the award on participants, and the humanitarian and faith-based meanings associated with commemorating those who have passed away, turning the recollection of their legacy into an occasion to continue the path of goodness and giving by supporting Quran memorizers and encouraging generations to adhere to God's Book and its noble values.
The integrated Kafr Al-Ma Youth and Young Women Center launched the first session of the "Talents and Creations" course in recycling, with the participation of 20 young members aged 15–17.
The session included training participants on making decorative flowers using felt and wrapping paper, and introducing them to ways to recycle fabrics and consumed materials and turn them into innovative flower bouquets, thereby enhancing environmental awareness and encouraging the utilization of available resources.
The Ajloun Youth Center [Note: Judayta is in Koura/Irbid, but translating literally: The Judayta Young Women Center launched the activities of the Scouts and Guides camp, with the participation of 25 young women aged 12–14, as part of the Ministry of Youth's programs aimed at developing the capacities of adolescent girls and refining their personalities.]
The training was delivered by center head Israa Kasasbeh, who emphasized the importance of scouting camps in building the personalities of adolescent girls, developing their spirit of initiative and leadership, and enhancing their abilities for teamwork and community service through practical and applied activities.
The Muadh bin Jabal Municipality in the Northern Jordan Valley district is continuing cleaning and clearing operations for valley streams, rainwater drainage channels, and culverts within its jurisdiction, as part of preventive measures and preparedness to deal with emergency weather conditions.
Municipal committee head Engineer Moatasem Al-Omari stated that the municipality has declared a state of readiness to intervene in emergencies resulting from weather conditions, and has taken a set of preventive measures across its affiliated areas, including cleaning culverts, valley streams, and rainwater drainage channels to ensure smooth water flow and reduce the risks of water accumulation.
In Karak, the Directorate of Culture, in cooperation with the City Knights Association, organized a session titled "Karak: Guardian of Memory," in the presence of an elite group of the governorate's intellectuals, writers, activists, and cultural scene figures.
The session brought together writer and novelist Dr. Abdulhadi Al-Madadha and artist Imad Madanat in a cultural gathering that recalled Karak's memory and its reservoir of historical, social, and human heritage, discussing the role of literature and the arts in documenting the stories of places and preserving the features of identity and heritage.
The session featured a traditional performance by rababa player and poet Salah Al-Shamayleh, while Dr. Abdulhay Al-Habashneh moderated the dialogue in an evening blending literature, storytelling, and folklore.
The Model Fuoua Young Women Center carried out an activity titled "In the Realms of Art and Culture," with the participation of 24 young women taking part in the ongoing drawing program at the center.
The activity included a visit to the Karak Gallery to view works, paintings, and creative outputs, and to learn about various artistic experiences that enrich participants' imagination, develop their artistic sense, and inspire them to advance their drawing skills.
The visit also included the historical Karak Castle, aimed at introducing participants to one of the most prominent historical and civilizational landmarks in Karak Governorate and strengthening their connection to Jordan's cultural and historical heritage.
Farmers in the agricultural area located in northern Karak demanded the paving of the road leading to their agricultural lands, stressing that its current condition hinders their movement and prevents them from optimally utilizing their lands.
In turn, the head of the provincial council committee, Ismat Al-Majali, explained that the council places farmers' demands regarding the paving of agricultural roads at the forefront of its service priorities, striving to provide the best services and meet citizens' needs according to available capabilities and budgets.
In Zarqa, the Directorate of Education for the Rusaifeh District—in cooperation with the Public Security Directorate, the Ministry of Transport, and the Land Transport Regulatory Commission—implemented the initiative "With Vigor and Determination for a Safe Traffic Environment" at Noor Al-Qabas Private School, in the presence of Private Education Department Head Dr. Muhieddin Al-Khalouf.
Al-Khalouf explained that the initiative aims to enhance traffic safety within the student transport system, and to instill a commitment to traffic safety rules among students, school bus drivers, and bus attendants in educational institutions.
During the meeting, several lectures were held in the presence of private school administrations, a number of drivers, transport officers, and bus attendants, during which the role of attendants in maintaining public safety for students was emphasized.
