Civil society institutions implement development initiatives

The club's director, Ahmed Freihat, said that the session comes within the club's role in supporting cultural and intellectual meetings that discuss national issues and enhance dialogue between various community activities.

The forum's president and the initiative's general coordinator, Engineer Ibrahim Al-Shdeifat, said that the initiative aims to enhance awareness of the Jordanian national identity and highlight the cultural and historical heritage of Jordan through programs and activities targeting various segments of society.

Academic Dr. Omar Al-Qudah, who moderated the session, emphasized the importance of translating the initiative's axes into practical programs, explaining that the next phase will witness the holding of meetings and dialogue sessions to monitor their implementation.

In the youth and young women centers of Abin Ablin and Al-Hashimiyah Model, the English language program for job seekers was launched, aiming to expand opportunities for young people and develop their English language skills, thereby enhancing their chances in the labor market.

The program includes practical applications that simulate the work environment, including preparing a CV, professional communication, conducting job interviews in English, and boosting participants' confidence in using the language in daily and professional situations.

The Al-Hashimiyah Youth and Young Women Center implemented a training program in drawing, aiming to provide young people with the opportunity to experiment and discover their own styles of drawing, develop accuracy and observation skills, and turn ideas into works of art, thereby enhancing their creativity and innovation.

The program includes practical training focusing on developing the artistic skills of the participants and enhancing their visual expression abilities.

The Ras Muneif Cultural Forum, in cooperation with the Directorate of Culture, celebrated the Prophet's birthday, under the patronage of the Director of Endowments, Dr. Safwan Al-Qudah, and with the participation of a group of scholars, including the Sharia Judge Dr. Ismail Noah Al-Qudah, the retired Sharia Judge Dr. Muflih Al-Qudah, and the Imam of Al-Huda Mosque, Dr. Mustafa Al-Qudah.

The speakers at the celebration, which was attended by the Forum President, Abdul Qudah, and the President of the Ain Jana Cultural Forum, Amer Al-Momani, emphasized the importance of recalling the life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and following his guidance and Sunnah, and translating his love into behavior, ethics, and values in the lives of Muslims.

In Irbid, the Kafr Al-Ma Youth and Young Women Center, merged with the Hussein Cancer Foundation, implemented an awareness session with the participation of 15 young women from the center's members.

The session addressed the reality of cancer in Jordan and the world, the relationship between climate change and health, and introduced healthy and environmental practices that contribute to prevention and reducing risk factors, including avoiding smoking, following a healthy diet, and promoting behaviors that preserve human and environmental health.

The Wasatiya Youth and Young Women Center, in cooperation with the Bin Qadr Volunteer Team, organized an awareness session entitled 'The Harms and Risks of Smoking', with the participation of 25 young people from the center's members, within the age group (12–16) years, with the aim of enhancing their health awareness and providing them with knowledge that helps them make healthy and sound choices in their daily lives.

The session addressed the concept of smoking and its forms, the harmful substances in tobacco products, and the most prominent health effects on the body's systems, especially the respiratory system, heart and blood vessels, and its impact on physical fitness and general health.

The Markets Department of the Bani Obaid Municipality organized a field campaign in several areas of the governorate, with the aim of reducing the phenomenon of random selling and encroachments on roads and public places.

The chairman of the municipal committee, Riyad Al-Jarrah, said that the campaign included the removal of a number of stalls and vendors located randomly, to restore public spaces, remove obstacles and unwanted materials that obstruct traffic and endanger the lives of pedestrians and drivers.

The Sha'abat Al-Taibah Center, in cooperation with the Local Community Health Committee, organized an awareness session entitled 'My cleanliness is the secret of my health and confidence', with the participation of 15 young women from the age group 15–18 years.

The session addressed the importance of personal hygiene and its role in maintaining health and preventing diseases, its impact on enhancing self-confidence and feeling comfortable and satisfied with oneself, and the importance of following healthy habits in daily life.

The Kafarat Municipality, in cooperation with the Kafresum Cooperative Agricultural Association for Pomegranate Producers, organized a training workshop entitled 'Handmade Gypsum and Pottery' at the Zaha Cultural Center, Mansoura branch, with the participation of a group of women and young women from the area.

The workshop aimed to develop the skills of the participating women, enhance their abilities in the field of industries and handicrafts, and open new horizons for creativity and production.

Meanwhile, the Director General of the Aksab Center for Sustainable Development, Engineer Mazen Abu Qamar, participated in the specialized workshop entitled 'Smart Agriculture and Modern Technologies', as part of the activities of the Mashreq Arab Conference for Agricultural Exports, organized by the Jordanian Association of Vegetable and Fruit Exporters and Producers.

Abu Qamar spoke during the workshop about the global changes that led to the emergence of smart agriculture, its concept and the evolution of data-based agricultural systems, modern technologies and their applications in production management, resources, extension, marketing and agricultural value chains.

The workshop discussed the role of modern technologies in improving resource efficiency and agricultural performance, their economic, environmental and social returns and their investment feasibility, and their contribution to adapting to climate change, reducing emissions and enhancing the competitiveness of products and achieving food security.

The Saru Municipality implemented a comprehensive and extensive cleanliness campaign targeting various main streets, residential neighborhoods, and public facilities in the Sama Al-Roussan area.

In Jerash, the ambassadors of the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work in the youth directorates carried out their third field visit to the Jerash Youth Directorate in preparation for launching the registration link for the fourth cycle of the award, and enhancing efforts to introduce it and reach the target groups in the presence of representatives of the directorates of work, culture, the Union of Charitable Associations and the Directorate of Social Development.

The visits included the implementation of training and introductory sessions for the partner agencies in the governorates, supervised by the award's liaison officers, which addressed the introduction of the award, its objectives, categories, participation conditions and the mechanism for applying for the fourth cycle.

The sessions included an explanation of the electronic registration procedures and steps for submitting applications, data and required information, enabling the partner agencies to provide guidance and support to those wishing to participate and help them complete the registration procedures after launching the link.

The cadres of the General Services Department participated in a cleanliness campaign in cooperation with the Environment Police and the Ministry of Environment, alongside Jerash University and local community institutions, as part of the ongoing efforts to reduce the random disposal of waste and enhance environmental awareness.

The Director of the General Services Department, Muhammad Al-Hawamdeh, confirmed that these campaigns come within the framework of a participatory approach with various community institutions, stressing that the municipality seeks to enshrine the concept of collective responsibility in maintaining the cleanliness of the city.

In Karak, the Fuqu' Model Youth Center organized an introductory session on the Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work for the year 2026, at Al-Qasr Comprehensive Secondary School for Girls, with the participation of 20 participants from representatives of the Social Development Directorate and charitable associations.

The session aimed to introduce the award, its axes, participation and submission mechanisms, encourage institutions and associations to participate in the award, and promote a culture of volunteer work and community service.

In Al-Qatraneh, the Youth Center continued to implement the Prince Ali Centers program for promising boys and girls with the participation of a number of young volunteers from various parts of the governorate.

The program aims to develop the sports and physical skills of the participants, enhance their football abilities, and discover and polish sports talents, within youth programs that contribute to enhancing sports activity and positively investing free time.

The Director of Youth, Dr. Thamer Al-Majali, explained that the program comes within the framework of continuous efforts to invest in the energies of young people and develop their skills.

The Directorate of Culture, in cooperation with the Youth Forum of Dhaat Ras Cultural Forum, implemented a specialized training workshop in the art of copper beating, with the participation of a number of women.

The workshop aims to enable participants to acquire practical and technical skills in the field of copper beating, and to learn about the methods and techniques of this craft, thereby contributing to reviving traditional crafts, enhancing creativity, and opening new horizons for production and artisanal work.

In the Zarqa Governorate, the Construction and Labor Party opened a branch in the city of Al-Rusifah, in the presence of a number of party members and those interested in political and party affairs.

The Secretary-General of the party, Dr. Ziad Al-Hajjaj, confirmed that the party places the supreme national interest at the top of its priorities, foremost of which is the citizen, adding that young people are the basis of change, and they are the backbone of any political, economic and administrative work and reform.

For his part, the branch president in Al-Rusifah, Nidal Abu Suleiman, confirmed that the opening of the branch places social responsibilities on the party towards the children of the city.