Discussion of cooperation mechanisms between the We Are All Jordan Youth Authority and the Jordanian Environment Society

He said that the Authority, the youth arm of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development, works to translate the royal vision in the field of youth empowerment and preparing them for the labor market and linking them with the private sector, alongside building effective and capable youth leaderships that can contribute to serving society.

He added that the Authority, through its branches in various governorates of the Kingdom, continues to implement training and rehabilitation programs targeting youth, working to develop their skills and link them with labor market needs, in addition to enhancing their participation in voluntary and community work.

He pointed out that the Authority's programs vary to include digital skills, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, content creation, e-marketing, and English language, in partnership with institutions from the public and private sectors, with the aim of expanding youth opportunities and preparing them for multiple professional and entrepreneurial paths.

Al-Zowahra confirmed that the Authority works to identify labor market needs in various fields and sectors, and builds its training programs according to these needs, explaining that the economic challenge is one of the most prominent challenges facing youth, which requires providing them with skills and knowledge that enhance their chances of obtaining job opportunities.

He explained that the developments associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution have pushed the Authority to expand its digital skills and information technology programs to include training in foundational and advanced artificial intelligence, content creation, e-commerce, and e-marketing, alongside English language and life skills programs.

He pointed out that the Authority relies on partnerships with public and private sector institutions, civil society organizations, and specialized entities to benefit from their expertise in providing quality training for youth, stressing that partnership forms the basis for developing programs and opening new paths for beneficiaries.

He clarified that the Authority cooperates with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship through Future Stations in providing training packages in the fields of knowledge and digital skills, noting that it has trained about 18,000 young men and women in cooperation with Google during the Corona pandemic, through remote training programs.

He said that the Authority's programs also aim to support freelance work and entrepreneurship by training youth in establishing small businesses and preparing CVs, alongside providing free feasibility studies for idea and project owners in cooperation with the 'Irada' program.

He explained that the Authority, in cooperation with the Jordanian Institution for Economic Development 'JEDCO', contributed to financing about 50 youth projects, 48 of which succeeded, noting that the selection of projects was based on their ability to sustain, in addition to being monitored on the ground by the Authority's coordinators.

He added that volunteer work forms a fundamental part of the Authority's programs in building youth capabilities and enhancing their participation in serving their communities, alongside focusing on environmental and community issues and benefiting from digital media and platforms to deliver awareness messages to wider segments, stressing that the Authority's doors are open to various institutions and associations, including the Jordanian Environment Society.

For his part, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jordanian Environment Society, journalist Ali Azbi Freihat, emphasized the importance of strengthening the partnership with the We Are All Jordan Youth Authority, due to its role in empowering youth, building their capabilities, and directing their energies towards volunteer work and environmental and developmental initiatives.

He pointed out that the Society pays great attention to the youth category by implementing specialized training programs and courses in environmental and sustainable development fields, explaining that cooperation with the Authority will contribute to reaching a wider segment of youth in various governorates of the Kingdom, and exchanging expertise and implementing joint quality programs.

He valued the role played by the We Are All Jordan Youth Authority in training and preparing youth and enhancing their participation in community work, confirming the Society's readiness to provide its expertise in environmental and training fields, and building joint programs focusing on environmental awareness, climate change, biodiversity protection, waste management, and sustainable development.

He highlighted the importance of involving youth in environmental issues as they are key partners in protecting natural resources and promoting sound environmental behaviors and practices, noting that investing in youth represents an investment in the future of sustainable development.

Both parties agreed on the importance of preparing joint training programs targeting youth, implementing courses and workshops in environmental and developmental fields, alongside studying the possibility of launching voluntary youth initiatives that contribute to serving the environment and society and enhancing the culture of volunteer work.

At the end of the meeting, which was attended by a number of the Society's cadres and members, including the consultant and media spokesperson, journalist Nadia Al-Ananzeh, and the member of the Women's Empowerment Committee, lawyer Samar Al-Jubra, and the members of the Media Committee, Rashid Freihat and Yousef Al-Samadi, Freihat honored the Director General of the We Are All Jordan Youth Authority, Abdul-Rahim Al-Zowahra, in appreciation of the Authority's role and efforts in supporting and empowering youth and enhancing community and volunteer work.