Youth institutions and centers implement community and development activities

The Director of Youth, Aref Al-Qattan, said that the program aims to introduce the Ministry of Youth, its vision and mission, and help young people develop their leadership and intellectual skills through participation in youth programs, enhance national identity, and support talent, creativity, and social interaction.

The Center Director, Suhair Al-Qudah, pointed out that the program sessions include different workshops, including health workshops to talk about balanced healthy food and personal hygiene, first aid awareness lectures, and lectures on the safe use of mobile phones.

The Director of Education, Khalid Joueid, visited Ain Jeena Primary School for Boys, and reviewed the reality of the educational process, the readiness of the school, and the follow-up of its needs and working to provide them in view of the launch of the educational process in it with the start of the current academic year.

A delegation from the Ain Jeena Community Health Committee met with a number of officials in the governorate's institutions to discuss health, environmental, and service files, and ways to enhance cooperation and partnership to serve the local community.

The delegation, headed by the Chairman of the Committee, Munib Al-Qudah, and with the participation of the Director of Ain Jeena Primary Health Center, Dr. Anas Al-Qudah, met with the Governor of Ajloun, Naif Al-Hadayat, the Chairman of the Municipal Committee, Engineer Muhammad Al-Bashasha, and the Dean of Ajloun University College affiliated with Al-Balqa Applied University, Dr. Ayman Freihat.

The delegation presented a presentation on the activities and programs of the Committee in the field of health awareness, volunteer work, and community service, while Al-Hadayat stressed the importance of complementarity between official institutions and community initiatives, and supporting efforts that contribute to enhancing health awareness and serving citizens.

Al-Qudah said that community health work requires the integration of efforts between various agencies to achieve results that serve citizens and enhance public health.

In another meeting, the Chairman of the Municipal Committee discussed with the delegation service, environmental, and other issues related to roads and rainwater drainage.

The meeting addressed the follow-up of the general safety requirements surrounding Ain Jeena Primary Health Center, and the completion of sewage services for areas and homes that have not received the service, especially in the Wadi Ain Jeena area, in coordination with the relevant authorities.

The Directorate of Education held a preparatory meeting for teachers and counselors nominated for the Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Award for Educational Excellence in its current session, at Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein Secondary Comprehensive School for Girls.

The different categories of the award were reviewed, and all the standards and indicators adopted in the application were clarified, which are translated into practical and realistic educational practices.

The Youth Directorate continued to implement the activities of the "Clean It and Keep It Beautiful" initiative, at Kufranja Secondary School for Girls, in the presence of the Deputy of Kufranja District, Akram Al-Khawade.

Al-Khawade stressed the importance of the initiative in enhancing environmental awareness, encouraging students and youth to volunteer work, and maintaining the cleanliness of the environment and public facilities.

In Irbid, the Scientific and Innovation Committee at the Engineers' Branch organized a lecture entitled "Value Engineering in Construction Projects", presented by Dr. Eng. Muhammad Al-Ta'ani, and moderated by Dr. Eng. Mousa Al-Ajlouni.

Al-Ta'ani addressed the concept of value engineering and its role in analyzing the functions of construction projects and developing alternatives, which contributes to improving performance and achieving savings without affecting quality and safety.

Naif Abu Obeid Cultural Forum, in cooperation with Irbid Zaman Association for Heritage and Cultural Development, organized a symposium entitled "The Citizen between the Hammer of the Cybercrime Law and the Anvil of Ignorance of It", in which the lawyer Rifat Al-Tal and the lawyer Rana Al-Tal spoke, in the presence of intellectuals and those interested.

The speakers said that ignorance of the cybercrime law does not exempt anyone from legal responsibility or the penalties stipulated under the cybercrime law, pointing out the importance of everyone being aware of and knowledgeable about the laws in force on cybercrime after their publication in the official newspapers.

The activities of the summer club implemented within the "Presence 3" program, entitled "Sports and Art for Peace and Community Well-being", were concluded at the West Irbid Youth and Young Women Center, in cooperation with the Generations for Peace Organization, with the participation of 26 young men and women in the age group of 13–22 years.

The club aimed to provide a youth space that combines learning, sports, art, and personal and social skills development, and to promote the values of peace, dialogue, cooperation, and teamwork.

The program also included the sports aspect and training in basketball and volleyball.

The Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center at Alia Al-Amal Association organized an introductory session on the "Care" program for cancer treatment, in the presence of local community women and association members.

The health educator, Ghada Bakr, spoke during the meeting about the importance of preventive anticipation and providing a comprehensive health safety network to prevent cancer, and the importance of making informed health decisions to fight and recover from the disease.

The Ambassadors of Giving Charitable Works Association, in cooperation with the Hussein Cancer Foundation, held an awareness session entitled: "A Healthy Environment Against Cancer", on the occasion of World Environment Health Day.

The session aimed to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy environment and its role in preventing cancer, and to introduce the environmental factors affecting human health.

The Protection of the Family and Childhood Association implemented a specialized training entitled: "Developing Institutional and Community Policies for the Protection of Women and Girls from Gender-Based Violence", within a project implemented by the Association in partnership with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and with the support of the Women's Fund for Peace and Humanitarian Action.

The training addressed the concept of institutional policies and their importance, identifying needs and priorities, formulating policies and procedures, defining roles and responsibilities, and mechanisms for implementation, follow-up, and evaluation.

The Environmental Protection Directorate implemented a cleanliness campaign and distributed bags for cars as part of the "Keep Your Bag in Your Car" initiative, in cooperation with the Irbid Flowers Environmental Association and the "Orgahealth" initiative, at Kufr Ja'iz Secondary School for Girls, with the aim of enhancing environmental awareness and instilling the values of cleanliness and reducing the indiscriminate disposal of waste.

The Directorate of Agriculture of the Taibeh District, in a lecture, reviewed sound and smart agricultural practices aimed at increasing the productivity of the olive crop and improving the quality of its oil, in conjunction with the approaching harvest season, with the aim of raising farmers' awareness of the importance of proper soil management, fertilization, irrigation, and integrated pest control, in addition to choosing the appropriate time for harvesting.

The Director of Agriculture of the District, Dr. Hashem Al-Omari, said that the olive tree represents a religious, social, and economic heritage rooted in society, stressing the importance of preserving it and enhancing efforts to advance its cultivation and improve its productivity, despite the challenges facing the agricultural sector and limited capabilities.

The Director of Education for the Taibeh and Wasitiya Districts, represented by its Director, Dr. Ziad Al-Jarrah, and members of the Hasala Al-Kheir Committee in the Directorate, participated in a ceremony honoring the supporters of the Hasala Al-Kheir campaign affiliated with the Hussein Cancer Foundation for the academic year 2025/2026, under the patronage of the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development for Education, Sahar Al-Shakatra, on behalf of the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development for Education, Dr. Azmi Mahafza.

Al-Jarrah confirmed that the Directorate's participation in the Hasala Al-Kheir campaign is in line with the Ministry of Education's mission to instill the values of social responsibility and volunteerism among students, and to promote a culture of giving and solidarity.

The Directorate also organized a five-a-side football tournament for the lower basic stage, with the participation of a number of schools in the Directorate, as part of the physical activity plan for the lower basic stage (females).

Fatima Al-Zahra Secondary Mixed School won first place, while Maimouna Bint Al-Harith Primary Mixed School won second place.

Al-Jarrah stressed the importance of sports activities in developing students' skills and enhancing the spirit of cooperation and positive competition among them, appreciating the efforts of the Activities Section and the refereeing committees supervising the tournament.

The Directorate of Agriculture of the Northern Aghwar District implemented a regulatory campaign that included shops selling agricultural materials and fertilizers in the district, to ensure compliance with the instructions and approved specifications.

The Director of Agriculture, Dr. Muhammad Al-Na'im, said that the campaign showed the commitment of shop owners to the instructions and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, and adherence to the conditions governing the sale and circulation of agricultural materials and fertilizers.

The Northern Mazar Youth and Young Women Center participated in a campaign in the Giza area, with the aim of promoting the culture of maintaining cleanliness and the environment, and instilling the values of volunteerism and community service, in the presence of the Deputy of the Northern Mazar District, Dr. Muhammad Al-Rifai.

The campaign included the implementation of cleaning works and the collection of waste, reflecting the importance of community partnership in promoting positive environmental behaviors.

In Tafilah, the Director of Education for the Busayra District, Dr. Imad Al-Safasaf, inspected the readiness of vocational workshops and applied projects at Busayra Secondary Vocational School for Boys, as part of the field follow-up of the educational and training process and to assess the status of vocational and technical training at the school.

The tour, accompanied by the school's principal, Engineer Sufwan Al-Rufu', included carpentry, electrical, and computer workshops, where Al-Safasaf reviewed the level of their readiness and the nature of the practical training provided to students.

In several youth centers in Tafila and Busayra District, the 'Hadour' program for digital entrepreneurship was launched, implemented by the Ministry of Youth in partnership with the Peace Generations Authority, aiming to empower youth and enhance their capabilities in the field of digital entrepreneurship, and to help them transform their ideas into innovative and viable entrepreneurial projects.

The Director of Youth, Hamza Al-Umari, said that the program focuses on introducing participants to the concepts of digital entrepreneurship, mechanisms for developing ideas and turning them into projects, as well as employing digital tools and platforms in project management.

The Greater Tafila Municipality held a session titled 'Building the Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change in Jordan through Improving Water Use Efficiency in the Agriculture Sector', with the participation of representatives from several local and national institutions, aiming to raise participants' awareness of the importance of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices and improving water resource management in the agricultural sector.

In Aqaba, the Culture Directorate at the Ayla Association for Culture and Arts organized a workshop for women on making tourist souvenirs inspired by the sesame grinder, presented by sesame grinder maker Mahmoud Al-Bana, aiming to enhance the presence of Aqaba's musical heritage in cultural industries and tourist products.

The Director of Culture, Tariq Al-Baddour, said that the workshop is part of the Directorate's efforts to support cultural industries and traditional crafts, empower women to acquire new productive skills, and encourage them to develop products inspired by local heritage.

In Karak, Karak Governor Qablaan Al-Sharif met with the Chairman of the Abdullah Bin Rawaha Municipality Committee, Engineer Abdul Hamid Al-Ma'aytah, to discuss topics and issues related to the municipality's work, ways to enhance local planning and development, and to improve the level of municipal services provided to citizens.

Al-Sharif emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation between the municipality, the governorate, the district commissioner's office, and the relevant official bodies to address challenges and improve the level of services.

The Education Directorate concluded the basketball championship for the lower basic stage (females), organized by the Educational Activities Section of the Directorate with wide participation from schools in the region.

The closing ceremony was sponsored by the Director of Educational Affairs, Dr. Yasin Al-Shuawrah, in the presence of the Head of the Educational Activities Section, Osama Al-Adayleh, sports activity officials Wejdan Al-Ja'afrah and Ura Al-Mubaidin, along with a number of teaching and administrative staff and students.

Dr. Al-Shuawrah emphasized the importance of sports and extracurricular activities in shaping students' personalities, discovering and developing sports talents at early ages.

Princess Rahma Mixed Primary School won first place, while Al-Marj Mixed Secondary School came in second.

In Jerash, Taekwondo program activities continue in the youth and women's centers of Kafarkhal, Burma, Al-Nasim, and Souf, with the participation of 75 young people aged 12–14 years.

The training includes developing basic skills in Taekwondo, improving physical fitness, discovering sports talents, and enhancing discipline and teamwork among participants.

Activities of the English language program for job seekers continue at the Jazaza Youth and Women's Center, implemented by the Ministry of Youth in partnership with the AMEDST Foundation, with the participation of 23 young men and women aged 18 to 30 years.

Activities of the Jiu-Jitsu program continue at the Souf Youth and Women's Center, in partnership with the Jordan Jiu-Jitsu Federation, with the participation of 20 young people from the center.

Activities of the English skills enrichment program continue at the Sa'ib and Al-Nasim Youth and Women's Centers.