Institutions organize events to promote social responsibility
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Youth institutions and centers implemented events and initiatives today, Monday, aimed at providing job opportunities for youth, supporting local economic development, and promoting social responsibility and volunteer work.
In Irbid, the head of the Bani Ebeid Municipality Committee, Riyad Al-Jarrah, inspected the work progress of the rainwater drainage project in the Al-Qulai'i area in Al-Sarih, which extends 500 meters in length, as part of the municipality's efforts aimed at addressing water accumulation problems and improving the infrastructure reality in the municipality's areas.
Al-Jarrah said that the contractor executing the project has been continuing its work for several days to ensure the implementation of the works in accordance with technical requirements and approved specifications, adding that the execution of this project came as a first phase within the municipality's plan to address rainwater drainage problems.
The Sahl Horan Municipality implemented a cleanliness campaign in the Al-Tura area, which included removing rubble and debris from various sites, as part of the municipality's keenness to improve the environmental and service reality.
The head of the municipality committee, Waleed Al-Qaraan, confirmed the municipality's continuation in implementing cleanliness campaigns in its various areas, stressing the importance of enhancing cooperation between citizens and municipality staff, and committing to placing waste in its designated places.
The activities of the "Healthy Minds.. Bright Future" camp kicked off at the Youth House, with the participation of 30 youths from the Mazar Al-Shamali and Al-Sarih Integrated youth centers, aimed at raising awareness of mental health, developing life skills, and methods of dealing with daily pressures and challenges.
The activities included an introductory workshop presented by trainer Joud Shuwayat, which included sports activities related to mental health, along with a training workshop titled "Healthy Minds", presented by trainer Ezzeddine Al-Dawood, which addressed the importance of mental and physical health, and promoting health awareness.
The Al-Sarih Youth and Young Women Center implemented an introductory training session on the Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work at Al-Shajarah Secondary School for Girls.
The session covered the most prominent axes and objectives of the award, registration and participation mechanisms, candidacy requirements, and the importance of documenting volunteer initiatives and projects and measuring their societal impact.
The Al-Wastiyah Youth and Young Women Center, in cooperation with Hettin and Qumaim Secondary Schools, organized a table tennis tournament as part of its activity plan for the month of October, with the participation of 30 players, aiming to enhance youth participation in sports activities and develop their skills.
The results of the first-level competitions resulted in Ehab Kharashkeh winning first place, Habib Kharashkeh in second place, and Fajr Muqabla in third place, while in the second level, Asem Quzaqqa came in first place, Karim Kharashkeh in second place, and Mansoor Awawdeh came in third place.
The tournament aimed to revitalize the sports movement among youth, encourage them to practice physical activities, discover their sporting talents, along with promoting the values of fair competition, adherence to sports rules, and investing leisure time.
The Director of Education for the Ramtha District, Dr. Faisal Al-Hawamdeh, inaugurated the World Chemistry Day exhibition at Al-Tura Comprehensive Secondary School, in the presence of the Director of Educational Affairs Dr. Imad Al-Naamneh, and a number of representatives of the educational community and parents of students.
Al-Hawamdeh said that the exhibition comes in support of scientific and applied activities that contribute to developing students' skills, enhancing their interest in science, and consolidating the concepts of learning based on experimentation and exploration, due to its major role in cementing information for students.
The exhibition included various scientific corners covering topics in chemical sciences, light refraction, and reactions of some chemical materials, along with experiments in kinetic physics and the interpretation of their applications in daily life.
The Agricultural Extension Department in the Northern Jordan Valley Agriculture Directorate organized a training course for farmers in cooperation with the Water Users Association, addressing "The Basics of Installing and Operating Agricultural Irrigation Networks," aimed at raising water use efficiency, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and facing challenges resulting from water scarcity.
The Director of Agriculture, Engineer Mohammad Al-Naeem, said that the course covered introducing the basic components of agricultural irrigation networks, their installation and operation methods, types of pumps and filters, the importance of regulating water pressure and maintaining networks, in addition to modern irrigation methods that contribute to rationalizing water consumption, improving its distribution efficiency, and reducing water loss.
The Integrated Al-Wastiyah Youth and Young Women Center, in cooperation with Hettin Secondary School and Qumaim Secondary School, held an introductory session on the Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, with the participation of 45 students from the two schools.
The session reviewed the award's objectives and its message in consolidating the culture of organized voluntary work, enhancing social responsibility, developing the spirit of initiative among youth, and encouraging them to employ their energies and capabilities in implementing voluntary initiatives that serve the local community.
The session addressed the award's fields, categories, and levels, the conditions of participation, candidacy criteria, and the registration mechanism, in addition to the importance of planning for voluntary initiatives, defining their objectives and target groups, and documenting activities and achievements in a way that reflects their impact on society.
In Ajloun, the National Charter Party, in cooperation with the administration of Al-Eiman Government Hospital, organized a blood donation campaign carrying a lofty humanitarian and national message.
The hospital said in a press statement that every drop of blood donated was a pulse of giving, and a testament that love for Jordan is translated into stances and actions.
The campaign came as an expression of sincere belonging and firm loyalty, and a renewal of the pledge that the sons of the nation remain a single صفّ خلف its Hashemite leadership, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, may God protect him.
The Junaid Municipality signed an agreement to lease the Junaid Hall for the purpose of establishing a food processing factory, contributing to providing job opportunities for the region's residents and supporting local economic development.
The head of the municipality committee, Kathib Al-Ghazawi, said that the agreement comes within the framework of the municipality's efforts to optimally invest its facilities and direct them towards productive projects that contribute to serving the local community, providing job opportunities for youth, and boosting economic activity in the Junaid regions.
The Integrated Obein Eblin Youth and Young Women Center organized a workshop titled: "Artificial Intelligence," with the participation of 25 youths affiliated with the center, aiming to equip participants with a set of skills, including active listening, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, and planning.
The workshop addressed the concept of artificial intelligence, hyper-thinking mechanisms, and data analysis through the use of specific applications, as well as the most prominent complex tasks that in the past required human input and are now managed through the use of modern technological means.
The Integrated Sakhra Youth and Young Women Center, in cooperation with the Women's Affairs Department / Obein, implemented an introductory session on the Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, with the participation of 25 women from the local community, addressing the most prominent axes and objectives of the award, candidacy requirements, and documenting initiatives and measuring their societal impact, in a way that contributes to enhancing the quality of voluntary work and its sustainability.
The Ajloun Model Youth and Young Women Center, in cooperation with the Generations for Peace organization, implemented a community day with the participation of 70 youths affiliated with the center, which included a set of activities aimed at promoting the spirit of cooperation and teamwork, developing life skills for youth, and consolidating the values of positive participation and effective communication.
The Integrated Sakhra Youth and Young Women Center, in cooperation with the Women's Affairs Department / Obein, held an introductory session on the Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, with the participation of 25 women from the local community.
The session, presented by the award's ambassador Abeer Al-Momani, addressed the most prominent axes and objectives of the award, registration and participation mechanisms, candidacy requirements, alongside the importance of documenting voluntary initiatives and projects and measuring their societal impact.
The Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs in the Education Directorate, Sobha Al-Momani, followed up on the maintenance works at the Al-Fayha Basic Mixed School, in the presence of the Buildings Department Head, Engineer Lubna Al-Qudah, and Engineer Rawan Ananzeh from the department.
Al-Momani stressed the importance of providing a safe, healthy, and attractive school environment, praising the level of achievement and its adherence to the required engineering specifications and public safety standards.
She pointed out that the cost of the project amounted to 89,848 dinars, including maintenance and painting works for the building from the inside and outside, insulation and asphalt works, and the establishment of a new health unit and a kindergarten yard.
In Tafilah, the activities of the 19th phase of the military training and national education project kicked off at Fatima Al-Zahraa Basic School for Girls in Bsira District, with the participation of sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade female students from several schools.
The director of education for the district, Dr. Imad Al-Safasfeh, stressed the importance of the project in building a conscious generation adhering to its national values, enhancing loyalty to the homeland and its Hashemite leadership, pointing out that the program contributes to developing students' personalities, enhancing discipline and responsibility through training and awareness-raising and educational activities.
For his part, the military training liaison officer in the directorate, Husam Al-Masa'ideen, explained that the program includes a set of lectures and training focusing on order and discipline, national education, first aid, and traffic rules, contributing to developing students' skills and enhancing their awareness of their responsibilities towards their community and homeland.
Tafilah Technical University, in cooperation with the Youth Directorate, organized an introductory meeting for the Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work, aiming to motivate students and youth to launch qualitative community initiatives and promote the culture of giving, social responsibility, and voluntary work.
The meeting was patronized by the University Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Abdul-Ilah Al-Shabatat, in the presence of the Director of Youth, Hamza Al-Amareen, the award liaison officer at the directorate, Amer Al-Safasfeh, and a number of faculty and administrative staff members and university students.
Al-Amareen emphasized the importance of the partnership with the university in spreading the culture of volunteer work and expanding youth participation in national and community initiatives, noting that the award serves as an incentive to develop creative ideas and initiatives that respond to the needs of society.
For his part, Al-Safasfeh reviewed the award’s themes, categories, and mechanisms for participation and application, explaining the importance of documenting volunteer initiatives, highlighting their impact on society, and adhering to the approved terms and criteria.