He pointed out that voluntary work reflects the spirit of responsibility among members of society and embodies the values of cooperation and compassion, noting the importance of encouraging youth to engage in community initiatives and harness their energies and expertise in service of the nation, thereby contributing to achieving sustainable development and enhancing partnership between various components of society.
He emphasized the importance of partnership between civil society institutions and official bodies in supporting voluntary and social initiatives, and providing the appropriate environment for their continuity and development, which enhances local development and instills the concepts of solidarity and mutual support, especially in light of economic and social challenges.
The member of the Administrative Board of the General Union of Charitable Associations and President of the Union of Charitable Associations in Jerash, Zaid Al-Zaboun, who moderated the ceremony, said that honoring figures who excelled in voluntary work acts as an incentive to continue dedication and giving, and promotes a culture of appreciation for the efforts exerted by individuals and institutions in serving the local community.
He indicated that voluntary work represents one of the important pathways to support needy groups, enhance community participation, and implement initiatives that meet the needs of citizens, stressing the need to unify efforts between charitable associations and community institutions to expand the scope of voluntary work and achieve a positive and sustainable impact in the lives of citizens.
The President of the Al-Wahda Al-Wataniya Charitable Association, Ahmed Al-Qadiri, pointed out that the ceremony is organized annually to honor creators and distinguished individuals who have made clear contributions to the development of the city of Jerash, promoting the concepts of responsibility, innovation, and leadership, and supporting cultural, artistic, and social movements.
He added that this honoring comes in appreciation of the efforts exerted in serving the local community, and as an incentive to continue initiatives aimed at bringing about positive change, emphasizing the importance of the role played by the media in supporting these efforts and shedding light on positive role models and pioneering initiatives that deserve appreciation and praise.
The honorees expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Al-Wahda Al-Wataniya Charitable Association for this initiative, affirming their pride in this honor and their commitment to continuing their work to serve the local community, promote the spirit of voluntarism and giving, and contribute to implementing initiatives that support the path of sustainable development.
At the end of the ceremony, the President of the General Union of Charitable Associations, Amer Al-Khawaldeh, was honored as the Voluntary Work Personality of the Year, along with the heads of the governorate unions: the Vice President of the General Union and President of the Capital Union, Lawyer Dr. Barakat Barakat; President of the Irbid Union, Salah Al-Zoubi; President of the Mafraq, Fares Al-Masaeed; President of the Jerash Union, Zaid Zaboun; President of the Zarqa Union, Omar Al-Jarah; President of the Balqa Union, Raad Abu Hammour; President of the Madaba Union, Mahmoud Al-Haisa; President of the Karak Union, Maen Al-Shamayleh; President of the Maan Union, Ahmed Krishan; President of the Aqaba Union, Muawwad Al-Muznah; and President of the Ajloun Bani Atta.
Also honored were Jerash Director of Education Wael Al-Azzam, General Manager of the Union Khalil Al-Qubaisi, Media Advisor to the Union Journalist Ali Freihat, and a number of representatives of voluntary, social, and media work, including Jerash association heads Hussein Al-Zoubi and Maher Odeibat, in appreciation of their efforts and contributions to serving the local community and advancing the path of charitable and voluntary work.
