On September 28th,  HRH Princess Basma rounded off the successful Goodwill Campaign for the month of Ramadan with a visit to Zarqa. Meeting with scholchildren, parents and educationalists, Princess Basma reiterated the importance of supporting students and providing them with the means to acquire an education that enables them to shoulder future responsibilities.

During a visit to several areas in Zarqa Governorate,  Princess Basma, president of the National Goodwill Campaign Higher Committee, presented several scholarships and assistance to underprivileged students and local residents.

Yesterday's visit coincided with the last days of the holy month prior to Eid Al Fitr to provide assistance to underprivileged families.

In the Dogra District, Princess Basma presented scholarships to 19 students and funds for 25 income- generating projects.

The Princess, along with members of the higher committee, distributed schoolbags donated by Orange and other gifts to 150 young students at the Dogra Secondary Comprehensive School for Boys.

"Doing good deeds requires cooperation and a real partnership among all people to secure a better life for the needy," Princess Basma said at the school, reiterating the importance of social solidarity.

She also distributed schoolbags to 55 other children at the kindergarten of the Bani Hashem village's charity society.

In addition, Princess Basma visited the Awareness and Family Guidance Centre where she met with some Jordanian and Iraqi orphans and checked on their condition.

Nadia Bushnaq, the centre president, briefed Princess Basma on programmes and future projects designed to strengthen family ties.

Distributing schoolbags to another 100 students in Bani Hashem, the Princess also presented academic assistance to 12 students and funds for 13 income- generating projects.

The Princess also met with six disabled children to get a closer idea about their actual needs.

She presented the families of these children, who are mentally and physically challenged, with funds to launch income-generating projects, in addition to presenting wheelchairs to the children.

Working with the construction industry to support those in need

On Sunday August 31, HRH Princess Basma, president of the National Goodwill Campaign’s higher committee, commended Jordanian contractors for their support of the campaign.

During a ceremony on Sunday attended by Minister of Public Works and Housing Sahl Majali and other members of the campaign’s higher committee, Princess Basma commended the contractors’ financial support for charitable activities.

“We are aware of the difficulties and challenges that the region is going through in general, not only in Jordan,” the Princess said, voicing confidence that the Kingdom will overcome economic hardships through unity and solidarity.

In his address, Majali thanked Jordanian institutions for their social responsibility, solidarity and support for development initiatives. The minister commended the efforts of the Jordan Contractors Association calling the organisation a “pioneer in charity work”.

President of the Jordan Contractors Association Dirar Sarayreh praised Princess Basma’s efforts and highlighted the role of the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD), which leads the campaign’s charitable services.

Meeting people in Shobak

This year's National Goodwill Campaign was launched on Tuesday September 2, in Shobak, where the campaign's higher committee presented financial assistance, scholarships and income-generating projects to underprivileged citizens.

During a visit to the Shobak area, HRH Princess Basma, the committee's president, launched a local community development unit at Shobak College, under a memorandum of understanding between the college and the Jordanian Hashemite Fund of Human Development.

Addressing the gathering at the launch ceremony, Princess Basma said the unit represents an important step for the district's development, underlining the importance of achieving real and tangible results.

Highlighting the importance of support from the philanthropic and private sectors, she reiterated that the campaign will continue to pursue its mission to provide assistance to needy families across the Kingdom.

During the visit, the Princess presented JD34,000 in financial assistance for 12 charitable societies and for Basta Basic School for Girls. She also distributed 23 scholarships and 37 income-generating projects to local residents.

Meanwhile, President of Balqa Applied University Omar Rimawi announced that the university will award 15 scholarships to Shobak College students. Also, President of Al Hussein Ben Talal University Ali Hrout said the university will raise the number of scholarships allocated to the campaign from five to 20.

Princess Basma met with young people and women representatives from Shobak who briefed her on their development initiatives and the needs and the challenges facing residents.

Representatives of several banks, businessmen and industrials accompanied the campaign's committee members during the visit to the southern district.

Visit to Al Hussein refugee camp

On Wednesday September 3, HRH Princess Basma visited Al Hussein refugee camp and Jabal Nuzha and distributed aid to local residents.

The Princess met with residents of Al Hussein refugee camp and distributed financial assistance to 14 students, schoolbags to some 130 orphans and presented 11 income-generating projects to local underprivileged families.

Princess Basma announced that the campaign will donate JD10,000 to the camp's orphans committee, stressing the importance of providing support to needy families during Ramadan.

Representatives from Al Hussein refugee camp and Jabal Nuzha commended the campaign for enhancing local residents' living conditions and providing job opportunities.

During the visit to Jabal Nuzha, the Princess met with orphans from a children's protection society and visited a rehabilitation centre for disabled women.

The centre chairman briefed her on the centre's activities and goals, which include providing training to disabled women in embroidery and crafts.

Amman Governor Saad Wadi Manasir, senior area officials and representatives from the private sector accompanied the Princess on the campaign visit.

Princess Basma visits patients under the National Goodwill Campaign

HRH Princess Basma visited patients who are currently recovering after undergoing surgeries funded by the campaign. Princess Basma checked on the conditions of 13 patients, 10 of whom are recovering at Ibn Al Haitham Hospital. The Princess expressed her appreciation to the hospitals for contributing to the campaign, highlighting that their participation represents humanitarian and social partnership. During the visit, the campaign signed a partnership agreement with the Arab International Company for Education and Investment, the owner of Ibn Al Haitham Hospital and the Jordan University of Applied Science. Under the agreement, the company will fund the campaign with JD30,000, donate kidney dialysis equipment and treat and operate on six patients monthly.

Wednesday August 27th

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