The work of these self-initiated initiatives varies between extensive afforestation campaigns that have resulted in the planting of over 10,000 trees, in addition to the implementation of hundreds of general cleanliness campaigns that covered wide areas of neighborhoods in various districts, and the provision of assistance to citizens, which has had a significant impact in enhancing social solidarity and improving the urban and environmental appearance.
The work of these self-initiated initiatives varies between afforestation and tree planting campaigns, general cleanliness work, and providing assistance to citizens, which has had a significant impact in enhancing social solidarity and improving the urban appearance.
Abeer Hatamla, Director of the 'Youth of All of Us Jordan' Body in Irbid Governorate, confirmed that these initiatives form the basic pillar in shaping the personality of young people and developing their capabilities, and open up wide horizons for active citizenship, pointing out that engagement in voluntary work equips young people with leadership skills, teamwork, responsibility, and transforming their energies into a driving force for development.
Hatamla added that the Body in Irbid has implemented more than 280 activities that vary between voluntary work, seminars, lectures, and training programs, which have had a direct and tangible impact on young people and the local community.
For her part, social studies expert Dr. Islam Bani Arshid explained that community initiatives have a deep and sustainable impact on various levels; they contribute to enhancing social cohesion and solidarity by building trust links and spreading a culture of volunteering that transforms individuals from consumers into change makers.
She pointed to their role in sustainable development and solving pressing problems by bridging gaps and finding innovative solutions to environmental, poverty, and unemployment issues, as well as empowering youth and women by refining their leadership skills, educating society, and modifying negative behaviors for the better.
For its part, Irbid Greater Municipality, according to its media spokesperson Ghaith Al-Tal, confirmed that the Municipality supports all youth initiatives and opens its doors to them, pointing out the existence of many distinguished initiatives that have left a clear positive impact on society. Both the Chairman of the Deir Abi Said Municipality Committee, Mazen Ghawamneh, and the Chairman of the Taybeh Municipality Committee, Thabet Al-Sharidah, affirmed the Municipality's keenness and continuous support for these youth initiatives and the provision of the necessary facilities for their success and the development of their developmental impact.
