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JOHUD’s operations
JOHUD has more than 450 employees, and therefore has in-house professional expertise in most areas of sustainable development.
In order to meet the needs of the community and of our partners, we have established specialised units which are able to provide services tailored to particular needs.
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The Queen Zein al Sharaf Institute for Development (ZENID)
ZENID provides a learning environment for development professionals, community activists and volunteers. Drawing on the experience of JOHUD’s staff and associates, ZENID is able to deliver training, research and consultancy in almost every aspect of sustainable human development. ZENID’s expertise in project management ensures that its custom-made programmes are up-to-date and reflect the realities of the field.
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The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC)
SBDC promotes economic empowerment through self-employment. SBDC
provides non-financial support to entrepreneurs in the form of
training, capacity building and advisory services. Where appropriate,
SBDC provides access to credit through its loan operation. Since it was
established in 1996, SBDC has helped almost 3,000 clients, mostly
women, to establish or expand their business, and has provided more
than 4,300 loans.
For more about SBDC, click here
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The Princess Basma Youth Resource Centre (PBYRC)
PBYRC is a unique, dynamic and leading advocate of youth led
empowerment. Staffed mainly by young people, PBYRC has quickly
established a reputation for its innovative approaches. PBYRC is
particularly strong in the area of media and ICT, which it utilises
creatively to provide opportunities for young people, by teaching them
skills and giving them the confidence to be involved in Jordan’s
development process.
For more about PBWRC, click here
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The Goodwill Campaign
Goodwill
mobilises significant resources from individuals and corporate donors
to provide humanitarian assistance to those most in need and to invest
directly in development programmes. The campaign, which runs annually,
draws on Islamic principles of solidarity and is recognised for its
benefit to poor communities.
For more about the Goodwill Campaign, click here
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The Queen Alia Social Work Competition
The competition reaches out to thousands of young people in schools and
universities every year to raise awareness of national development
issues while generating funds that go directly to institutions that
support people with special needs.
For more about the Queen Alia Social Work Competition, click here
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Beit al Bawadi (BaB)
Beit al Bawadi promotes
creative enterprise - and is best known for its unique handmade
ceramics inspired by the cultural heritage of the region. Beit al Bawadi also markets ‘re-created’ home furnishings and fashion accessories. Beit al Bawadi is host to the weekly Souq al Ard farmers market. All BaB profits are reinvested in JOHUD projects.
For the Beit al Bawadi website with product details click here
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FM: Radio Farah al Nas
98.5
FM: Radio Farah al Nas is a community radio station that broadcasts daily to the 3 million residents of Amman and Zarqa. Farah al Nas is jointly
owned by JOHUD and the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) but operates independently - financially, administratively and in terms of its content. Farah al Nas aims to provide access to
up to date and reliable information and news. Adopting the slogan: Your Voice, Your Choice, JOHUD encourages community groups to use Radio Farah al Nas to make their own programs, to voice their opinions and to influence decision-makers.
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JOHUD also hosts two important national commissions, providing a
mechanism for direct linkages between policy makers and the people of
Jordan:
The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW)
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The Higher Population Council (HPC). |
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