Awareness and training activities and programs in a number of governorates

Dr. Mahmoud Al-Karki spoke about the importance of promoting political culture for youth and consolidating concepts of conscious and responsible political participation, in a way that expands their involvement in partisan life and enables them to understand the political programs and visions of parties, as well as their role in formulating national priorities and contributing to decision-making.

He added that politically empowering youth requires building their cognitive capabilities, promoting a culture of difference and acceptance of the other opinion, and moving from traditional participation to effective participation.

For his part, the coordinator of the Aqaba Governorate, Omar Al-Ashoush, said that these sessions aim to build integrated national awareness among youth and introduce them to the importance of partisan work and the legislation governing it, and that the commission constantly seeks to provide interactive platforms that allow youth to discuss their national issues and express their opinions freely and responsibly, in a way that contributes to serving themselves and their community.

In Tafileh, the Directorates of Awqaf and Youth and the Basira District Awqaf Office organized an introductory seminar on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, targeting imams, preachers, muezzins, Awqaf employees, and representatives of the local community.

During the seminar, the representative of the Youth Directorate, Mousa Al-Oudat, and the award ambassador to the Awqaf Directorate, Abdullah Al-Saaydeh, spoke, reviewing the award’s vision and mission in consolidating organized voluntary work and highlighting qualitative initiatives that contribute to serving the community.

The participants emphasized the importance of enhancing the partnership between religious, youth, and official institutions in spreading a culture of volunteering and consolidating the values of belonging, giving, and community service, pointing to the role of mosques, imams, and preachers in directing societal energies toward positive initiatives and organized voluntary work.

In Ajloun, the Ein Janna Community Health Committee, in cooperation with Al-Iman Governmental Hospital, implemented a lecture on kidney health, the prevention of its diseases, and the importance of early detection, at the Al-Qudah clan diwan in the Ein Janna area.

The head of the committee, Muneeb Al-Qudah, said that the lecture comes within the framework of the committee’s efforts to enhance health awareness and spread a culture of prevention among members of the local community, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with health institutions to deliver medical information to citizens.

The head of the Kidney Unit at Al-Iman Governmental Hospital, Bayan Al-Fureihat, emphasized the importance of early detection of kidney diseases, especially for people with diabetes and high blood pressure, pointing to the need for periodic examinations to monitor kidney functions and reduce health complications.

The Agriculture Directorate held a course entitled: "Modern Technical Skills for Managing and Operating Poultry Incubators and Caring for Chicks," as part of the farmers' training and awareness program for 2026, at the headquarters of the Ishtafina Orphan Care Association.

The Director of Agriculture, Engineer Sitan Al-Sarhan, said that these courses come within the framework of the directorate’s efforts to enhance farmers' knowledge and technical skills and enable them to use modern methods in agricultural and animal production.

The Joint Services Council implemented a cleaning campaign for a number of main and secondary roads, including tourist areas and picnic sites, including the Irbid-Ajloun road, from the Samad triangle to the Ain al-Tees triangle in both directions, the internal Sakhra-Obbein road, from the Sakhra triangle to the Military Corporation in Obbein in both directions, and the Jerash-Ajloun road in the Al-Tayara site and base area.

The head of the council, Engineer Sufyan Al-Daradkeh, said that the campaign comes within the council’s continuous efforts to maintain public cleanliness and the environment, improve the environmental reality in the governorate, and sustain cleaning works on roads and tourist sites.

In Irbid, the Integrated North Shuna Youth and Young Women Center organized a session entitled: "The Role of Volunteering in Building Character and Enhancing Identity," with the participation of a group of young men and women in the 15-17 age group.

The ambassador of the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, Hoor Talawi, addressed the concept of voluntary work and its importance in building the character of youth, refining their skills, and enhancing their self-confidence, in addition to consolidating the values of belonging, national identity, and social responsibility.

The session included an introduction to the Al-Hussein Award for Voluntary Work, its goals, categories, and application mechanism, and highlighted the role of voluntary initiatives in serving the community and creating a positive and sustainable impact.

The West Irbid Integrated Youth and Young Women Center and the Jdeita Young Women Center concluded the activities of the "Tracing Nabataean Civilizations" camp, which was implemented in the southern region and included the Aqaba and Petra areas over three days, with the participation of 34 young women in the age group of 15 to 17, with the aim of introducing the participants to the Nabataean civilization and its historical and cultural legacy, and enhancing awareness of national identity and Jordanian history.

The participants viewed the most prominent cultural landmarks and their historical and tourist importance, and learned about the Nabataean legacy and what it represents as an authentic part of Jordan's history and civilization.

The activities of the "Healthy Minds" camp were concluded at the Irbid Youth House, which was implemented by the youth centers affiliated with the Youth Directorate, with the participation of 45 young women from the Sahl Hawran Youth and Young Women Center, the Taybeh Young Women Center, and the Kafrsoum Young Women Center, as part of the Ministry of Youth’s programs aimed at enhancing health and psychological awareness among youth.

The camp included a group of activities, games, and awareness events that addressed the importance of mental and physical health, healthy lifestyles, positive thinking, and the development of communication and teamwork skills.

The North Mazar Youth Center organized a workshop entitled: "The Role of Volunteering in Building Character and Enhancing Identity," with the participation of a group of youth in the 12-16 age group.

During the workshop, trainer Nibras Al-Issa reviewed the concept of voluntary work and its importance in refining the character of youth, developing their life and leadership skills, and enhancing their self-confidence, in addition to consolidating the values of belonging, national identity, and the spirit of initiative and social responsibility.

The meeting also included an introduction to the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, its goals, categories, and application mechanism, and highlighted its role in motivating youth to participate in voluntary initiatives and promoting a culture of giving.

The center also implemented an introductory session entitled: "UN Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security," with the aim of enhancing youth awareness of the resolution’s content and goals, and highlighting their role in building peace, enhancing community security, and participating in decision-making.

The session, which was presented by trainer Nibras Al-Issa, addressed the resolution that was adopted unanimously on December 9, 2015, and the importance of the role of youth in achieving peace and security, preventing conflicts, and enhancing stability.

The session focused on the importance of involving youth in making decisions that affect their lives and future, encouraging them to launch voluntary and community initiatives, and enhancing cooperation between youth institutions, schools, and local community institutions.

The session also touched on Jordan's efforts in supporting the youth, peace, and security agenda, and the role played by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in enhancing the presence of youth issues at the international level.

Tabaqat Fahl Municipality carried out cleaning works for culverts and rainwater drainage channels in various areas of the municipality, as part of its efforts aimed at ensuring the smooth flow of water and limiting its accumulation.

The head of the municipal committee, Engineer Hamza Al-Momani, said that the municipality's staff continue their field work in cleaning culverts, valleys, and water drainage channels, which contributes to raising their readiness and enhancing their ability to accommodate rainwater and limit the effects of rainfall, confirming the continued follow-up of these works in various areas of the municipality.

The activities of the English Language Fundamentals course started at the North Mazar Youth Center, with the participation of 14 young men from the center’s members, in the age group of 12 to 15.

The course covers training axes aimed at providing participants with basic knowledge in the English language, through learning vocabulary and linguistic structures, learning the basics of grammar, developing reading and writing skills, in addition to training on conversation, correct pronunciation, and the use of daily phrases in various communication situations.

The course comes as part of the Ministry of Youth’s programs aimed at providing educational and training opportunities for youth, providing them with new skills, and investing their time in programs that contribute to developing their knowledge and enhancing their educational and future opportunities.

Students from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) branch at Jadara University participated in the IEEE "Leadership Summit," hosted by the Hashemite University, with broad participation from representatives of student branches in Jordanian universities.

Student Ward Al-Samarin presented an interactive session entitled: "Interaction with Industry," during which he discussed the mechanisms for building effective partnerships between academic institutions and the industry and technology sectors, and the importance of linking theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Student Karam Al-Khasawneh also presented a technical session in which he reviewed the digital tools approved for managing and organizing the activities and events of the institute's branches, and their role in increasing the efficiency of institutional and voluntary work and developing the organizational performance of the student branches.

The university also celebrated the graduation of a group of training diploma students, organized by the Center for Consultation, Training, and Community Service, during two consecutive ceremonies held at the university's Wasfi al-Tal amphitheater.

The University President, Dr. Habes Al-Zaboun, valued the efforts of the Center for Consultation, Training, and Community Service in organizing and implementing training programs, emphasizing the importance of training diplomas in developing youth skills, refining their practical and professional capabilities, and enhancing their readiness to engage in the labor market in line with its evolving requirements.

Al-Zaboun pointed to the university's keenness to expand its partnerships with training institutions and the private sector, and to provide quality education and training opportunities that contribute to empowering youth and raising their efficiency and competitiveness.

For his part, the Director of the Tulip Academy for Consultation and Training, Dr. Muzaffar Al-Othamneh, delivered a speech in which he congratulated the graduates and their families, expressing his pride in the partnership with Jadara University and the Center for Consultation, Training, and Community Service, and valuing the fruitful cooperation that contributed to implementing training programs and providing a suitable environment for students to acquire practical skills and knowledge.

The Director of the American-British Training Center Academy, Engineer Sameh Al-Attar, also praised the level of cooperation with Jadara University and the Center for Consultation, Training, and Community Service, valuing the facilities provided by the university and the center's management, and the flexibility and ease of procedures and coordination that contributed to the success of the training programs and the achievement of their goals.

The Health Directorate, in cooperation with local community health committees, organized an event on the occasion of "Pink October" under the slogan: "Be Well," with the aim of promoting awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer and spreading health culture among women and community members.

The Head of the Health Affairs Unit for the Northern Jordan Valley District, Dr. Fadi Abu Qaran, confirmed that women's health constitutes a health and societal priority, and that awareness and early detection represent a fundamental pillar in reducing the risks of breast cancer.

Those participating in organizing the event stressed the importance of intensifying awareness activities and reaching women in various regions, especially in local communities, which contributes to removing fears associated with early screening and enhancing awareness of the importance of prevention.

The event included awareness segments on breast cancer and the importance of early detection, in addition to recreational activities for children, competitions, and the distribution of gifts to participants, while emphasizing the importance of continuing these initiatives and enhancing cooperation between the health sector and local community health committees, contributing to spreading awareness and establishing a culture of early screening and prevention.

In Balqa, the Hadaf Forum Association for Cultural Work, in cooperation with the Governorate's Directorate of Culture, celebrated the tenth anniversary of the founding of the "Shilla" theater and arts team, commemorating a journey full of contribution and achievement under the title "Ten out of Ten."

The Director of Balqa Culture, Amer Al-Shibli, during his patronage of the ceremony, praised what the team has achieved over ten years of accomplishments, continuous contribution, and diligent work, and the efforts they provided that contributed to enriching the theatrical and artistic scene and enhancing the cultural movement in Balqa Governorate.

He emphasized the importance of supporting artistic and cultural teams and initiatives, empowering creative energies, and providing opportunities for young talents to express their abilities and refine their potential, which contributes to consolidating the presence of theatrical arts and enhancing the role of culture in society.

In Zarqa, a training program on jam and pickle making and food safety applications was launched at the Azraq Youth and Women's Center, in cooperation with the Vocational Training Corporation, with the participation of 25 young men and women from the center's members.

The center's director, Shorouq Al-Awar, indicated that the training program, which lasts for several days, includes theoretical and practical sessions on jam and pickle manufacturing skills, while adhering to food safety procedures and the most important foundations of general safety when manufacturing food products, noting the good turnout by the center's members to engage in learning and training for such small manufacturing professions, in preparation for empowering them to establish their own independent projects and rely on themselves to support their families, in cooperation with donors and supporting entities.