Jordan

Sama Center – مركز سما

National Network
Jordan
Address

Office # 34, 14 Yanabee'a st. Swaifyah,
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
+962 6 581 5616
E-Mail
sama.center.1@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
0795015570
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. Research
  3. Youth and education
General Information
The organizational's structure is currently composed of 6 staffs: Program Director, 2 Researchers, 2 field workers, and one administrator. Sama Center budget is attained through project implementation sponsored by donors. The center main activities composed of conducting: research, field visits, seminars, workshops, project implementation and assessment as well monitoring and evaluation. Despite our recent registration in Mid 2010, we are working with a couple of international and local organizations such as: American Friends Service Committee, Regional Human Security Center and Family Development Association.
Mission and Objectives

Sama Center was established out of it is strong belief on the necessity for all parts of local and international entities to play a positive role in supporting community development and progress. Thus, support is not limited to disseminate aids, rather to include support and development of building capacity to all segments of society.
Sama Center conducts research and studies related to the socioeconomic development and educational improvement. It implements projects on human rights, democracy, and community development such as vocational training and youth empowerment. It also monitors and evaluates projects and programs for the sake of future improvement and better use of resources.

Main Projects / Activities

1- Implement projects in the field of community development such as: vocational training and income generating, youth empowerment, human rights compliances …etc.
2- Conduct feasibility studies on humanitarian projects.
3- Conduct research and studies related to socio-economic improvement, educational development, etc.
4- Monitor and evaluate projects and programs for the sake of future improvement and better use of resources.
5- Conduct training workshops to enhance individuals' abilities, improve their expertise, and contribute to their innovative problem solving skills.

Contact (1) Full Name
Haitham Alzureiqi
Contact (2) Full Name
Haitham Abdel Majid

SAMAR Media (ZSCJ Media Limited)

National Network
Jordan
Address

Ithaki Building (Off 401). 12, Michalacopoulou Str.
1642 Nicosia
Cyprus

Telephone
+357 22 767160
E-Mail
ziyad@samarmedia.tv
E-Mail (2)
samar.homebase@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+33 6 73 26 80 09
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Youth and education
General Information
SAMAR Media (corporate name: ZSCJ Media Limited) is a Limited Liability Company registered in Cyprus. It mainly operates from Lebanon and covers the whole MENA region. SAMAR Media is headed by Ziyad Clot and Jana Jabbour. Its staff includes 4 employees working from Beyrouth, Cairo and Paris and a network of free-lancers throughout the MENA region. Its yearly budget is within the range of 100,000/150,000 EUR and is generated by sponsorship revenues, grants and donations.  SAMAR’s most recent web programs “Me & My country, 5 years into the Arab uprisings”, “Rap Generation: the Beat of the Street” and “Arabic Dialects” have generated more than 1,5 million views since the start of the year 2016. SAMAR Media often partners with other media outlets, which relay its web programs to wide audiences worldwide. It has worked with international news websites such as The Guardian, France 24, El Pais, The Christian Science Monitor, Jaddaliya etc. SAMAR also coordinates on a project-basis with local actors (NGOs, universities, local institutions) to organize on the ground events such as workshops, conferences or debates on both sides of the Mediterranean.
Mission and Objectives

SAMAR is a web media organization dedicated to the Arab world. It produces and broadcasts videos on the internet in Arabic, English and French and aims to make knowledge, arts and culture available to the widest audience. SAMAR’s main editorial goal is to address the realities and underlying dynamics which are reshaping the Arab region, rather than to cover its most sensational stories. SAMAR also promotes a more positive image of the Arab region and its people through inspiring individuals and innovative projects. SAMAR shares this aspiration with the widest number in the MENA region: SAMAR also finally offers to its followers the opportunity to share their video production and picks with its growing online community.

Main Projects / Activities

Since 2012, SAMAR Media has produced and broadcast more than 200 videos as part of the following web programs:
The Cartoonists of the Arab world, Tahrir, my revolution, The Arab Summer, This is Palestine, Turkey and the Arab World, The New Arab media, The Lebanese of West Africa, Me and my Country: 5 Years into the Arab Uprisings, Rap Generation: The Beat of the street, Arabic Dialects.
These web video series have generated more than 3 million views on the Internet.
SAMAR also regularly organizes public screenings of these series. In June 2016, SAMAR Media also held a conference and a concert at the Villa Méditerranée in Marseilles on the theme « Exile & Migrations in the Mediterranean ». This public event featured musicians and Spoken Words artists from the Arab region and experts of migration issues.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

SAMAR’s media coverage follows a ‘Slow Media’ approach and its video production emphasises the positive energies and creativity of the Arab world and its diaspora. With an ambition to strengthen intercultural dialogue throughout the Mediterranean, SAMAR hopes to develop a synergy with Anna Lindh’s network members in order to shed light on the potential of Mediterranean societies and contribute positively to the many challenges faced in this region.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The Pan-Arab editorial approach of SAMAR Media led us to work on many projects in and outside the MENA region. We are aware that many challenges Arab countries face today (migrations, security, environment etc.) are shared throughout the Mediterranean zone. However, the perception of these challenges and the way they are addressed often tend to vary from one side of the Mediterranean to the other. Developing partnerships around the Mediterranean with ALF network members will allow SAMAR to cover these challenges through the lens of a regional perspective. Thus, we hope to multiply in the future events that embody a multicultural vision of leading issues related to the Mediterranean region. Joining the ALF Network is an important step towards this ambition.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ziyad Clot
Job Title
C.E.O
Head of the organisation
Ziyad Clot
Contact (2) Full Name
Jana Jabbour
Job Title (2)
Beirut Bureau Chief

Sawa'a for Community Development

National Network
Jordan
Address

10 Zuhair Ibn Abi Sulma street – New Zarqa
Zarqa 13112
Jordan

Telephone
+962 7 89666166
Fax
+962 5 3866976
E-Mail
zawahreh_m@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
2020.sawa@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+962 7 77665590
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2020
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

Sawa' is a non-profit organization works in the field of community development according to scientific methodologies. Sawa'a is implementing programs in all development aspects, which impacts the life of local citizens. In addition to that, Sawa'a is preparing strategies, plans, procedurals guides, policies manuals, and providing consultations in development fields.

our vision is Coherent society that is self-respondent and able to define its needs, and priorities.

 

 

Mission and Objectives

A non-profit organization seeks to develop the local communities and build their capacities through scientific methodologies and available tools by qualified human resources taking into account communities needs and priorities according to highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness that deals with accountability tools, transparency and community partnership.

Our main Objectives:

 

-  Community Development with partnership with all community segments.

-  Continuous development of methodologies and tools according the different changes.

-  Promoting community partnership.

-  Youth engagement and women empowerment..

-  Enhancing social cohesion and preventing extremism.

-  Enhancing corporate social responsibilities.

Main Projects / Activities

- Capacity Building Program for CSOs in Crisis and DRR, funded by UNDP

      - Enhancing Comprehensive Education in host communities, funded by World Bank

  - Accountability for Change in Education, funded by Partners Jordan/ World Bank

  - Preparing Local Development needs’ Guide for Mafraq’s 6 municipalities, funded by   Partners Jordan/ Spanish Agency for International development Cooperation (aecid)

            - Diagnosis and define a set of strategic actions to increase, restore and enhance the green infrastructure and its use in Jerash city, funded by MEDCITIES

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Exchange experience - Lesson learning - Involving other people and institutions

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

-   Common objectives with ALF network.

-  ALF gives us an opportunity to exchange experience with members of network.

-  ALF helps us in achieving our goals and help us in getting funds

Contact (1) Full Name
Eng. Mohammad Radwan Alzawahreh
Job Title
Program's Manager
Head of the organisation
Eng. Mohammad Alzawahreh

Sawn Programme for Youth Climate Action

Submitted by Jordan on Wed, 03/05/2023 - 11:46
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In April, Generations for Peace, as part of their Sawn Programme for Youth Climate Action, has empowered youth across Jordan to transform from being the most affected by climate change to the most influential in combatting it. Take a look at some snapshots at the link of the Sawn stages since its launch in October 2022, which showcase the remarkable efforts participants have demonstrated throughout the training and in leading community events and initiatives.

The Sawn Programme was launched by Generations for Peace and UNICEF for youth climate action

https://www.facebook.com/GenerationsForPeace/posts/pfbid02biycL2w6KzPmuDEiCtwju651g2jEUeZgamG2MSndNyyS7P8oLdmALdfCkTRoS1zil

 

Science League

National Network
Jordan
Address

P.O. Box: 2208 Sweileh 11910
Amman 11910
Jordan

Telephone
(962)797027754
E-Mail
arsbi@scs.jo
E-Mail (2)
arsbi@scs.jo
Mobile Phone
962-797027754
Website
http://www.scs.jo
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Research
  3. Youth and education
General Information
The Science League was previously under the name of the Scientific Culture Society. The Organization is run by a Board of Directors: 5 members. - Each project is held by Project Manager who reports to the Chairman of the Board of Directors: 6 Project Managers. - Funding is through private donations or project-based-funding from international organizations. - Although the organization does give seminars, our main focus on concrete projects mainly focusing on public schools and are generally long term. - Partners and affiliates: American Councils for International Education, International Youth Foundation, Amideast, (Full list available in attachment).
Mission and Objectives

Our Mission Improve science education in Jordan, and raise awareness of the importance of science’s role in addressing national challenges, and foster social and cultural growth through scientific understanding.
The Society’s Objectives are:
- Introduce society to the scientific method and scientific achievements
- Achieve social development through science based projects
- Communicate scientific theories and knowledge to society in a simple, fun and interactive manner - Encourage scientific research and scientific writing in Arabic
- Conduct scientific studies and surveys

Main Projects / Activities

Fun Science "حك راسك" : The aim of the Fun Science program “حك راسك” is to provide an interactive and fun environment for kids to explore scientific concept and develop their understanding of the world and the scientific method. The Portable Lab project: works to provide a science kit to these schools with the basic science equipment a teacher needs to communicate his ideas effectively. This kit will be accompanied with a month-long workshop for teachers that provide them with creative teaching method and training on use of the kit.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are able to provide non-financial support through other networks as well as provide experts and specialized training in educational methods, project management and proposal writing. We are also very interested in creating new collaborations and work with other organizations and initiatives.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The AFL Network would help provide new resources and connections needed for the expansion of the organization and would help in creating new collaborations for future projects.

Contact (1) Full Name
Hamza Arsbi
Head of the organisation
Hamza Arsbi

SEEDS

National Network
Jordan
Address

building no 140 , alshalabi center wasfi altal street amman
Amman 11181
Jordan

Telephone
00962774567858
Telephone (other)
00962795444339
E-Mail
read_go@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
jordnaseeds@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
00962795443439
Website
http://www.seeds-jo.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
we are an organization established 2007 , we have board consist of 9 persons 7 persons are elected, 2 of them are students at university changed every year. Our resources are form members themselves and we get supporting from different companies case by case , this year we got fund from private company for one of our projects. We are very active in youth program and we are working in project for promoting concepts of tolerance and diversity between religions with 7 and ethnically background , we implemented 2 projects in Cyprus and then we moved to Lyon for another phase. We have very big network in Europe and inside Jordan , the main advantage for us that we established branches in each university here in Jordan so we could reach most of students in age between 18-25 who are studying at universities in very easy way
Mission and Objectives

SEEDS is Jordanian youth organisation aims to adopt all the late king Hussein legacy in working for peace, tolerance, diversity, democracy, human rights, antiracism, and many others issues. It runs by a board represent youth from different backgrounds and experiences. SEED aims: 1. To develop a spirit of citizenship among youth 2. To acquaint youth with their community’s situation including that of its individuals and various sectors in order to motivate them to provide appropriate services for the community 3. To provide opportunities for youth cognitive to actively take part in various experiences related to the international culture and its cultures 4. To enhance positive knowledge, attitudes and skills among youth that instills within them a sense of commitment to active participation in community service 5. To promote diversity and tolerance through youth 6. Promote peace culture and cultures dialogue 7. Enhance democracy life in Jordan through support youth participation in this life 8. Develop new module for Jordanian youth to reach new image for our future

Main Projects / Activities

we are developing youth voluntary service inside and outside jordan we design projects within universities in filed of leadership ,success skills , human rights we are partner in some project within europe

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

we are ready to put all our experience in field of intercultural learning, interfaith dialogue, youth exchange, promote values within youth. info@seeds-jo.org

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

we are looking to get chance to be member within ALF family to be able to apply to your projects and to spread our experience and to get from other an experience

Contact (1) Full Name
Raed Gharib
Head of the organisation
Dr Ayman Awwad

Seenaryo

National Network
Jordan
Address

Workspace 605, 44 Queen Nour Street
Shmeisani
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
+962 798 456 045
E-Mail
info@seenaryo.org
Website
https://www.seenaryo.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2018
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Youth and education
General Information

Seenaryo believes that theatre can unleash the collective power of communities in Jordan and Lebanon.

The organisation is made up of 20 full time staff across our three offices: Amman, Beirut and London. All of our projects are implemented in close partnership with partner organisations that are deeply embedded in the communities they work in. Seenaryo's funding comes from institutional grants, trusts and foundations, and individual donors.

Mission and Objectives

Through theatre and play, Seenaryo aims to transform education and activate social change in Jordan and Lebanon.

OBJECTIVES
- Facilitate skills development by supporting individuals to build social skills, life skills, critical thinking and wellbeing
- Foster social cohesion by bringing conflict-affected communities into dialogue with each other
- Create wider and alternative employment pathways and professional capacity within classrooms and communities
- Transform teaching and learning to become child-centred, engaging and inclusive
- Advocate globally for play-based learning and participatory theatre in the Arab region

Main Projects / Activities

Seenaryo facilitates the production of imaginative, collaborative and powerful theatre with under-served communities. In 2022, we produced 39 original theatre productions with children, youth and women. We also train many former participants to lead their own projects, equipping them with the leadership skills to become leaders in their communities.

Seenaryo has also developed the Seenaryo Playkit, which is an app and training that aims to transform education in the region to become child-centred, play-based and inclusive. The Playkit app is a bank of resources for teachers of 3-8 years olds, with hundreds of games, songs and stories that they can use in the classroom. It usually accompanied by a one- or three-day training that equips teachers with the tools to teach through play.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can share our knowledge of successfully leading participatory theatre projects in Jordan, often working with participants from different communities and creating safe spaces for dialogue.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To be part of a wider circle of cultural organisations in Jordan strengthening the cultural scene and creating more cultural opportunities.

Contact (1) Full Name
Eleanor Jacob
Job Title
Communications & Fundraising Officer
Head of the organisation
Victoria Lupton
Contact (2) Full Name
Lara McIvor
Job Title (2)
lara@seenaryo.org

Sela for Training and Protection of Heritage

National Network
Jordan
Address

Kings way street
Wadi Mousa 71810
Jordan

Telephone
0096232150193
E-Mail
eronza@selajo.org
E-Mail (2)
info@selajo.org
E-Mail (3)
projects@selajo.org
Mobile Phone
00962776681614
Website
https://selajo.org/
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
General Information

Sela for Training and Protection of Heritage is a non for profit and non governmental company founded in 2015 (Reg. #712/2015). It aims to protect cultural heritage and build capacities within the communities that live in the surroundings of heritage and archaeological sites, and enable sustainable preservation of cultural heritage by promoting the active participation of host communities in its protection. Sela aims at building and improving local capacities for a more sustainable future for Jordan's heritage.
Sela’s administrative organogram counts five departments and three administrative levels. Sela has 130 full-time employees.
The company annual budgetary resources amount to an average of 400 thousand US$ and the sources of funding are donor-based grants and contracts for the implementation of social projects in the field of heritage conservation.
Sela implements concrete projects that include training and raising awareness components in cooperation with Jordanian governmental institutions and national and international academic institutions.

Mission and Objectives

It aims to protect cultural heritage and build capacities within the communities that live in the surroundings of heritage and archaeological sites, and enable sustainable preservation of cultural heritage by promoting the active participation of host communities in its protection. Sela aims at building and improving local capacities for a more sustainable future for Jordan's heritage.
Our vision is to provide training opportunities in the field of cultural resource management and awareness programs in order to build and improve local capacities for a sustainable future for Jordanian heritage. We also promote integrity and respect for individuals, believe in gender equality, community empowerment, promote individual responsibility and teamwork, and adopt best practices in field work.

Main Projects / Activities

Activities and trainings provided by Sela:
Various training programs in the field of cultural resource management (archaeological conservation, archaeological documentation, archaeological excavation, archaeological site presentation):
Certified Training Courses (CTC): These courses are designed to graduate field technicians with a certificate that allows them to access the labor market. Those who have not obtained a university degree can register for this program, and those who hold a university degree from specializations not related to CRM can also register. Trainees are required to be proficient in writing and reading.
Specialized Training Courses (STC): These courses are designed to provide university students and graduates from majors related to cultural resource management with field experience and specialized and advanced skills in the field.
Job-targeted courses (JTC): These courses are designed on a project-by-project basis and aim to provide trainees with specific, marketable skills. The trainee is not required to be proficient in writing and reading.
Summer training for university students: Sela offers field training opportunities for Jordanian and foreign students to gain experience in conservation, documentation, excavation, and site presentation.
Raising-awareness activities include activities held in the local community to raise awareness about the importance of cultural heritage and how to preserve it. Sela's activities include heritage-themed activities for children in the field of cultural resources management, and lectures and workshops in schools and universities.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Sela for Training and Protection of Heritage can contribute to enhance social integration and community empowerment through its training in areas such as site management, documentation.
Sela can collaborate with other organizations within the Jordanian network of the Anna Lindh Foundation and bring its resources and expertise in the field of cultural resources management that ca improve cultural dialogue, heritage conservation, and sustainable development in Jordan.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We think that the network will provide an opportunity for proficous exchanges and collaborations

Additional Information
Sela 23_English_Dec23.pdf
Contact (1) Full Name
Maria Elena Ronza
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Maria Elena Ronza
Contact (2) Full Name
Ayah Twaisi
Job Title (2)
MEAL Officer

Seminar in Mafraq on Youth Needs

Submitted by Jordan on Wed, 10/01/2024 - 10:39
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On January the 7th 2024, Qudrat Association for Social Development in Mafraq Governorate, ALF member and part of the steering committee in Jordan, organized a seminar, bringing together government institutions and elected councils to discuss the needs of youth, the challenges they face, and ways to find solutions.

The executive president of the association stated that the seminar aims to find solutions to the needs of youth and the challenges they face through a meaningful collective dialogue involving the leaders of these institutions. This dialogue works towards bridging the gap between officials, decision-makers, and youth. He pointed out that these institutions include vocational training, work, education, trade and industry chambers, social development, and provincial councils.

During the seminar, Qudrat team discussed policy papers covering various sectors such as health, education, economy, development, and community participation. These papers were developed by a group of young individuals within the age group of 18-30. They received training on writing policy papers for youth, peaceful negotiation techniques, collaborative work mechanisms, and how to propose more solutions to address challenges faced by members of local communities. The training aimed to empower and build the capacities of youth in the governorate, activating their social roles, and influencing decision-makers and community leaders.