Jordanie

The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought

National Network
Jordanie
Address

P.O.Box 950361 Amman 11195
Amman
Jordanie

Telephone
+962 6 5344375
E-Mail
m.almeheid@itiaa.edu.jo
E-Mail (2)
aalalbayt@aalalbayt.org
Mobile Phone
07776285432
Website
http://www.aalalbayt.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1980
Fields of Activity
  1. Religion
General Information
The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought is an international Islamic non-governmental, independent institute headquartered in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Mission and Objectives

The purpose of the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought is to serve Islam and humanity at large. Among its objectives are: promoting awareness of Islam and Islamic thought, rectifying unsound ideas and misconceptions about Islam, highlighting the Islamic intellectual contribution and its impact on human civilization, deepening the dialogue and fostering cooperation between the schools of Islamic jurisprudence, highlighting the achievements of Aal al-Bayt (Household of the Prophet) and their calling for middle ground, moderation and tolerance, fostering the encounter of Muslim scholars, the strengthening of their intellectual links and exchange of opinions, and cooperating with research centres, institutes, academic entities and universities in accordance with the objectives of the Institute.

Main Projects / Activities

NA

Contact (1) Full Name
Prof. Dr. Minwer AL-Meheid (General Director)
Head of the organisation
Dr, Minwer Al-Meheid
Contact (2) Full Name
Prof. Nabil Al Saheb (Assistant Director)

The Royal Film Commission - Jordan

National Network
Jordanie
Address

1st Circle, Jabal Amman, 7 Omar Bin Al Khattab Street
Amman
Jordanie

Telephone
0096264642266
E-Mail
info@film.jo
E-Mail (2)
mohannad.bakri@film.jo
E-Mail (3)
abedalsalam.alhaj@film.jo
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

The Royal Film Commission (RFC) is a non-for profit body that enjoys administrative and financial autonomy.

The RFC was established through a temporary Government Law (No. 27 - 2003) which was later passed by the Parliament through Law No. 22 (2008). The RFC initiated its activities in 2004.

The RFC reflects the official ambition of having Jordan play a leading cultural and economic role, regionally and internationally, in the audio-visual sector.

Mission and Objectives

The Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC) was established with a vision to develop an internationally competitive Jordanian film industry where all people of the Middle East can freely make films alongside the world’s most talented artists. Its mission is to encourage Jordanians and Arabs to tell their stories, thus contributing to cross-cultural understanding and enhancing freedom of speech, as well as to promote film culture and position Jordan as a location for international audio-visual productions.

Main Projects / Activities

The Royal Film Commission's activities fall within three main categories:

Production support: the RFC provides support to film and television productions in Jordan. This includes, but is not limited to: location scouting and spotting, facilitating the procurement of location permits, providing customs clearances, and providing assistance production cost reduction by locating cost-effective services. It also provides some production support and advice for independent filmmakers. In addition, the RFC promotes Jordan as a filming location.

Training: the RFC provides emerging film-makers and professionals, from Jordan and the region, with various training opportunities in all fields of film and television production. It regularly organizes seminars and workshops which are usually free of charge. Since its establishment, the RFC has also built several partnerships, including an annual workshops held in partnership with the University Of Southern California, as well as a Screenwriters’ lab (Rawi) held in partnership with the Sundance Institute. These partnerships play an important role in providing the know-how and adding value to the RFC’s educational programs.

Promoting film culture: the RFC organizes regular screenings with local or international partners. Films – narrative, documentaries and shorts - are selected on the basis of their quality; they usually are premiere movies in Jordan. The RFC holds screenings in Amman as well as in the various Governorates. Screenings are usually followed by a discussion with filmmakers.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mohannad Al Bakri
Job Title
Managing Director
Head of the organisation
Mohannad Al Bakri
Contact (2) Full Name
Abedalsalam El Haj
Job Title (2)
Head of Capacity Building Department

The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS)

National Network
Jordanie
Address

Shmessani, Abdel Aziz Thaalbi Str, Bdg#7,
Amman
Jordanie

Telephone
+962 6 5676 173
Fax
+962 6 5676183
E-Mail
s.buqaeen@jreds.org
E-Mail (2)
e.eid@jreds.org
E-Mail (3)
information@jreds.org
Mobile Phone
+962 775244207
Mobile Phone (other)
+962 775244204
Website
http://www.jreds.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Human rights
  3. Youth and education
General Information
The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) is the first and the specialized organization in Jordan in marine conservation since 1993. HRH Princess Bassma Bint Ali is leading the organization as the chairperson, in addition to seven activists representing the Board members. JREDS is non-profit, non-governmental organization, and a member with the Foundation for Environmental Education, which is an international NGO running international programs in field of eco-tourism and Eco-schools. JREDS is also a member with national and international partnership, including IUCN, German Corporation Agency (GIZ), Quebec Labrador Foundation (QLF), Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Potash Company, Ayla Oasis Project, Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), and Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT). The society at the highest level is governed by its general assembly, which elects seven board of directors each fourth year. The board of directors approves and appoints an Executive Director who is entrusted with the society’s day-to-day management functions. The Executive Director in turn is authorized to recruit a cadre of qualified and capable full-time and part-time staff members who formulate the working team that would execute the society’s programs of work and activities. The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) has different income sources including; hotels and beaches fees membership
Mission and Objectives

To contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of the marine environment in Jordan through our conservation program, outreach and advocacy as well as the sustainable development program.
JREDS is seek to be a world- class organization working on marine conservation for future generations in Jordan.

Main Projects / Activities

JREDS is running three main programs; Marine Conservation program focus mainly on marine life, doing scientific studies and research. Outreach and Advocacy program aiming to raise conscious awareness of individuals and organizations toward the environment, and advocate for human rights, in addition to invest our volunteer energy with our programs, field visits and activities. the third program is Sustainable Development that running in Jordan since 2008, through three international environmental Eco-Labels; Green key Eco labeling for tourism facilities, Blue Flag Eco label for beaches & marinas and Eco-schools program that designed for both governmental and private schools.
Moreover, JREDS is running funded projects in different fields that support the social economic approaches and one annual biggest campaign called "Clean-Up the World".
 
Main Current Projects / Activities 2016: 
1. Working on new project that aims to implement safety plans on public beach.
2. Clean Up the World Campaign 2016/Aqaba

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

JREDS will contribute in sharing knowledge, experiences and skills to enhance and strengthen the network. In addition, JREDS has a very strong networks at the national, regional and international level, and by joining the network, JREDS will welcome to contribute to more networking and engagement of other stakeholders.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would love to wide our partnership to spread the eco-concepts as a tool of enhancing the environment. In addition, JREDS is looking forward to get more insight on the available initiatives related to youth and campaigns. Therefore, joining the network will certainly support JREDS in its mission

Contact (1) Full Name
Sally Buqa'een
Job Title
Sustainable Development Program Manager
Head of the organisation
HRH Princess Basma bint Ali (Chair Person)
Contact (2) Full Name
Ehab Eid
Job Title (2)
Programs Director

The Royal Society of Fine Arts - The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts - المتحف الوطني- - الجمعية الملكية للفنون الجميلة

National Network
Jordanie
Address

P.O.Box 9068 Amman 11191 JordanAmman- Jabal Allwibdih
Amman 11191
Jordanie

Telephone
009624630128
Fax
009624651119
E-Mail
info@nationalgallery.org
E-Mail (2)
kh969majali@hotmail.com
E-Mail (3)
khalil@nationalgallery.org
Mobile Phone
0777722882
Website
http://www.nationalgallery.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1979
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

(RSFA) is a cultural, non-profit organization founded in 1979. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and has an independent administrative, financial and legal status. As a non-profit institution it is tax exempt in Jordan. It derives budget from donations, grants and loans by individuals, institutions and governments in Jordan, the Arab orld and beyond. The RSFA has engaged in a range of activities in co-operation with international museums and institutions, in order to promote cultural dialog and artistic exchange. The RSFA established the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, which was opened in 1980. It is one of the major art museums in the Middle East, its unique collection of modern and contemporary artworks in the region comprises over eighteen hundred works, including paintings, prints, sculptures, photographs, installations, weavings, and ceramics by more than 700 artists from 45 countries, mainly in Asia, Africa, and South America.

Mission and Objectives

The RSFA’s goal is to encourage cultural diversity and promote contemporary art.

Main Projects / Activities

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts organizes exhibitions in its own space as well as in co-operation with foreign museums and institutions. The Royal Society of Fine Arts and the National Gallery organize lectures, seminars, and workshops. In addition to the exhibition catalogs, its publication program includes books on classical and modern art from Islamic and Arab cultures. info@nationalgallery.org

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Khalid Khreis
Head of the organisation
HRH Princess Wijdan Al-Hashemi
Contact (2) Full Name
Khalil Al-Majali

The United Religions Initiative (URI) - Middle East and North Africa (MENA) (المبادرة المتحدة للأديان)

National Network
Jordanie
Address

Zamzam Commercial Complex, 1st Floor, Tela Alali, Al Raa'fa st. P.O. Box 942140, Amman.
Amman 11183
Jordanie

Telephone
+ 962 79 5664141
Fax
NA
E-Mail
info@uri-mena.org
E-Mail (2)
Mamoun@uri.org
E-Mail (3)
mkhreisat@uri.org
E-Mail (4)
Samer.alkasih@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+962 79 5664141
Mobile Phone (other)
079 6156240
Website
http://www.uri-mena.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Religion
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information

URI MENA is a regional network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. URI MENA implements its mission through local and global initiatives as well as through its 85+ independent group members/ organizations (we call them Cooperation Circles “CCs”). URI MENA CCs are engaged in community action such as humanitarian aid, conflict resolution and reconciliation, environmental sustainability, education, women’s empowerment, youth leadership programs, and advocacy for human rights. Even though it operates independently from its office in Jordan, URI MENA is part of the URI, a global grassroots interfaith network presents in 108 countries including more than 1,000 member groups and organizations. URI enjoys the consultative status with the United Nations Economic & Social Council and has partnerships with several other UN agencies. (www.uri.org) URI MENA is active in grassroots interfaith dialogue and peace-building activities in 13 countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). URI MENA’s member groups/ organizations are diverse, each group/ organization includes at least seven members and at least three diversities (e.g. religions, spiritual expressions and indigenous traditions). In total, URI MENA community exceeds 350 members. URI MENA organizes regional conferences, training workshops for all its member groups under themes related to interfaith dialogue, peace-building and community development. In addition, it encourages its member groups/ organizations to organize many local activities dedicated to promoting peace and serving local communities.

Mission and Objectives

Mission: To sustain peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. Objectives: Countering / Preventing violent extremism to end religiously motivated violence and promote cultures of peace in MENA region and across the globe. Promote understanding & cooperation between people of different cultures and faith. Capacity building of youth and community to contribute to community development (economic empowerment, human rights, inclusion, social justice, self-determination and collective action).

Main Projects / Activities

Main Projects / Activities:  Organizing regional conferences and Training workshops. Capacity Building of youth and community Voluntary work & community service Intercultural Exchanges

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Mamoun Khreisat
Job Title
The Regional Coordinator for URI MENA
Head of the organisation
Mr. Mamoun Khreisat- the Regional Coordinator for URI MENA
Contact (2) Full Name
Samer Kasih
Job Title (2)
Coordinator of Youth Project

The United Society for Developing Water Resources & Environment (USDWE)

National Network
Jordanie
Address

P.O.BOX 2184- 11941 Amman
Amman
Jordanie

Telephone
00962 6 5346938
Telephone (other)
00962 79 5404968
Fax
00962 6 5346938
E-Mail
info@usdwe.org
E-Mail (2)
obaidahummash@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
00962 79 5404968
Website
http://www.usdwe.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
It is a non-profit NGO registered under Ministry of Social Development. its board consists of seven specialists. Its main sources of fund are membership fees, government support and donors support through proposals. Modalities of action are researches, demonstration projects, awareness and training.
Mission and Objectives

1.Develop different studies and researches and implement diverse Water and Environment activities to raise the awareness of local communities.
2.Develop various sustainable development programs in the field of Water and Environment and strengthen its implementation mechanism by appropriate Information Management Systems.

Main Projects / Activities

Reusing grey water at schools for agriculture. the project used sub merged gravel filter to treat (10) cubic meter/month of grey water and irrigate the trees in the garden which was also provided by the project. Also, the NGO has been qualified recently to apply for EU project.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Help the network in achieving its objectives through the NGO development projects and the extensive experience of NGO's members especially the Executive Director who has long experience with Donors, writing proposals and managing projects.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To expand the NGO experience and expand the geographical area of its activities. to be imposed to the experience of other organizations in the network. to strengthen the NGO network.
USDWE is already a member in the global water partnership, first alliance to fight tobacco at Jordan and the IPMED committee for Mediterranean World

Contact (1) Full Name
Eng. Obyda Hummash-Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Eng. Ala'a Ahmad - Chairman
Contact (2) Full Name
Eng. Ala'a Ahmad - Chairman

The Valve Design Studio

National Network
Jordanie
Address

Madhar Al-Alawneh St, Tarek
Amman 11191
Jordanie

Telephone
0780155938
E-Mail
sajaothman@thevalvestudio.com
E-Mail (2)
sewaromari@thevalvestudio.com
E-Mail (3)
info@thevalvestudio.com
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2018
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  3. Others
General Information

The Valve is a specialized design studio that focuses on design for change projects. We provide versatile design services tailored to match the nature, complexities, and processes of impact organizations, businesses, and initiatives. We are a small and focused team of experienced designers who believe in the importance of empowering positive change in the world.

Mission and Objectives

Empowering the work of change-makers through design.

We believe that good design needs to be ethical, avoid manipulative practices, and help people develop better behaviors, ideas, and tools. We tend to avoid working on purely consumerist or profit-based projects.

Main Projects / Activities

We provide all kinds of design services, including:
- Branding, brand strategy, and communication strategy.
- Visual design for campaigns, print, books, and events.
- Digital products, applications, and website design and development.
- Training, mentoring, and consultations.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are happy to offer our services to the network, both as clients and as partners and collaborators. We also engage actively in training, consulting, advising, and mentoring with our communities.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are always seeking communities of similar values and interests to engage in. Social change is the type of work that can't be done in a vacuum, we believe the only way to create real impact is to do it collaboratively and consistently.

Informations supplémentaires
The Valve Design Studio - Company Profile.pdf
Contact (1) Full Name
Saja Othman
Job Title
Manager, Creative Director
Head of the organisation
Saja Othman
Contact (2) Full Name
Sewar Omari
Job Title (2)
Art Director

The Youth Spirit Center

National Network
Jordanie
Address

PO Box 140693, Amman
Almadenah almunawarah st.
Amman 11814
Jordanie

Telephone
00962795367510
Telephone (other)
00962798620292
Fax
0096265377330
E-Mail
nidal_abbadi2004@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
youthspiritc@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
Info@youthspirit.net
Mobile Phone
00962795367510
Mobile Phone (other)
00962785134040
Website
http://ww.youthspirit.net
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
The Youth Spirit Center is a group of Jordanian youth who believe in interfaith dialogue and social work and whose mission is to promote their concepts and importance through the community.YSC believes the culture of Peace and non-violence as language for dialogue and understanding.YSC helps in building bridges of understanding between youth from different cultures and religious background, to break stereotypes and to promote the Jordanian example on coexistence and diversity. YSC hosted many Euro-Med Projects, starting with a Contact Making Seminar on Art & Religion, and how to use Art as a tool for Interfaith Dialogue, 21 Organization coming from 15 different countries toke part in that CMS, to come out with three main projects under Action 1. Youth & Art, a Youth exchange with participants coming from Denmark, France,Palestine, and Jordan, 48 of youth gathered for more than a week to work on Music,Theater, and Drawing.
Mission and Objectives

Increase the youth active participation in the development process, through ensuring the chances of participation in the local and international meetings, and emphasize the youth initiative to develop the society and integrate in it. On the other hand spread the cooperation and peace spirit between the Jordanian youths and the rest of the world youths for a better future.

Main Projects / Activities

The organization obtains it values from the Jordanian deep-rooted traditions and norms, with faith in creativity and sustainable development by using the newest technology and communication methods. Our work is the citizen ship in all it great meanings, by involving all the society levels in this process. • 900 volunteers, throw Volunteers network all over JORDAN. • Youth Leaders for Youth all over the world. • 6 Board members from Jordanian young people. • Diverse background of the target group •More than 900 volunteer for change and sustainable development; •More than 300 youth participated in programs abroad; • 60 Euro Med project; • 100% Youth for Youth; • 70 – 80 % of participation is females; • 75% of the participants are from the governorates; • 20% of participation is from the special need individuals, mentally, physically, sensory; • Third place in the youth leaders competition about Jordan youth serving the community.
facebook: Youth Spirit Center 
https://www.facebook.com/nidal.alabbadi.9?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/YouthSpiritCenterTsc?fref=ts

Contact (1) Full Name
Nidal Alabbadi
Job Title
Executive Manager
Head of the organisation
Nidal Alabbadi
Contact (2) Full Name
Anas Alabbadi
Job Title (2)
Founder, MA International Peace and Conflict Resolution