Blue Umbrella for training and community development
Amman, Al-Rabieh circle, building number (11), second floor
Amman
الأردن
- Democracy and community development
- International/Cultural relations
- Youth and education
Vision
Strengthens the capacity of local community’ and provides a platform for Jordanian youth and civil society organizations to engage and collaborate with the global community in order to achieve harmony, unity, and prosperity in Jordan.
Mission
Build civil society of underdevelopment areas affected by the impact of asylum through capacitybuildingand development for local nonprofits and build networks of peers and promote resource sharing to drive effectively all civil society components in order to maximize their positive change in the community, in turn generating more resources for local nonprofits.
Civil society organization are fully integrated, and strengthened through partnership between of our partners in the Private and Public Sectors, as well as International Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations.
Building and development and expansion of projects and programs that provide by Blue Umbrella Group are the result of the constant balance between the needs of the participating individuals, the collective as a whole, and our surrounding community, within cooperation between of our partners in the Private and Public Sectors, as well as International Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations we are confident we can achieve this goal of growth, peace, and ultimate success in the region affected by the impact of asylum.
1. CAPACITY BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS AND YOUTH ACTIVISTS
We seek to help local nonprofit organizations and young individuals to develop and enhance their capabilities and other core functions that nonprofits and causes desperately need, but often lack. Through offering :
1. Workspace
2. Legal training and access.
3. IT and Media assistance.
4. Development seminars and classes
5. Grant writing
6. HR and networking opportunities for nonprofit staff and volunteers.
In order to achieve such capacity building and development, Blue Umbrella Group has started a partnership with the American Refugees Community (ARC) to:
1. Build capacity for Blue Umbrella Group itself.
2. Design, develop and partner with Blue Umbrella Group in Jordan to implement the capacity building programs.
We help nonprofits develop and enhance their capabilities and other core functions, through offering workspace, classes, trainings, seminars, webinars and networking opportunities to nonprofit staff and volunteers. Local nonprofits count on Blue Umbrella Group to increase their knowledge and improve their skills and know-how with quality educational experiences.
For youth activists and community leaders, we provides toolkits for starting their own initiative, support, training, consulting and Legal-Logistic sponsorship services for community activists to help them become as efficient and effective so long as they are passionate about their missions. They may also receive free and discounted services and access valuable resources. Help with everything from governance and leadership, to mission, vision and strategic planning
2. NETWORKING
Blue Umbrella Group seek to create useful links, both within and among communities, organizations, and societies, in order to mobilize resources and achieve various goals.
Blue Umbrella Group will connect private and public sector partners, as well as international organizations and non-governmental organizations that are capable and interested in the development field, assistance needs, as well as vulnerable members of impacted communities. It will build bridges and enhance communication with civil society affected by the impact of asylum.
In order to achieve the networking and share resources program, Blue Umbrella will undertake three projects:
Annual networking Umbrella
The Annual Networking Umbrella offers annual networking opportunities for international development, international leadership and community leaders as well as member education for personal and business development. Through our panel discussions, interviews with leaders, topic-specific breakout sessions and establishment of new contacts, participants are able to both learn from industry experts and explore solutions with potential partners.
Compass interactive community
A flexible and stylish participatory mapping platform, to promote an online community devoted to the sharing of ideas and information regarding the programs and projects which are provided by local organizations. This visualizes and pinpoints development shortages and performance degradation.
The Compass has facilitated consultation on a variety of projects including service-learning projects, neighborhood planning, and local sustainable development.
Compass interactive community is a series of engaging and informative live events addressing issues in areas affected by the impact of asylum, including poverty, education, unemployment, dialog and peace building. Each event is free and open to the public and offers an opportunity to participate in a solution-driven conversation on the challenges and potential solutions to these pressing issues.
This helps to proactively identify the development process or business services that need immediate attention and start resolving the problems . These community maps can encourage dialogue and collaboration across sectors, within organizations, or amongst communities.
We have Organized the Compass interactive community geographically to find out not just the specific problematic, development but also where it is located visually.
International cultural house
3. SERVICE-LEARNING
From the mission of Blue Umbrella Group we aim also to strengthen communities, and foster civic responsibility and engagement through service. Service-learning is an educational method that intentionally connects community service to classroom learning, and is expected to provide;
• Deeper understanding of community needs to both youths and adults.
• Greater awareness of issues in the community and development of a sense of responsibility to solve those issues.
• Exposure to diverse communities therefore dispelling misconceptions.
• An increase of social responsibility.
Jordan, in recent years, has become home to millions of displaced citizens/refugees of surrounding countries who are seeking safety and stability. These refugees include women, children, various religions, races, and ethnicities. Today, 40% of Jordan’s population is displaced citizens of neighboring countries, placing a heavy burden on the economy and social structure of the country, requiring assistance with food, medicine, shelter, and education for the young. In reality, the majority of this growing number of refugees is largely attributed to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the conflicts of neighboring countries like Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq. The amount of time that these conflicts may continue is unknown, and the extremist movement’s continued attempts to recruit the teen and young adult aged refugees is of increasing concern.
All of the aforementioned events have had a burden on the Jordanian government, both country-wide and local, as well as private organizations who have worked in the field. The majority of the efforts made by these international organizations and government programs have been on the refugee camps and the displaces citizens residing there, with little to no help extended to the hundreds of thousands living in slums on the outskirts, or those living in remote border areas. Those who have been left continue to face extreme difficulties in their work, and daily lives, yet live peaceably with the local populations.
The organizations in place have failed to provide support to those people and it has affected the cultural, and social well-being of both themselves, and the inhabitants of the surrounding villages and rural dwellings. Initial arguments were the limited resources that are available, as well as the social fallout that has resulted from so many being without proper employment, education, or shelter such as prostitution, rape, and involuntary servitude. Blue Umbrella strives to provide the necessary support to these people who are so desperately in need of employment, education, and hope.
Sharing experiences and networking.
