ANERA - American Near East Refugee Aid
09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 15:48
Anera, Crown Prince Foundation and I-Learn Partner to Launch the Youth for Sustainable Environment Project in Jordan
September 18, 2024 | Amman, Jordan - Anera, the Crown Prince Foundation (CPF), and I-Learn have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the transformative "Youth for Sustainable Environment" project. The MoU was signed by Samar El Yassir, Country Director Jordan and Lebanon at Anera, Dr. Tamam Mango, CEO of the Crown Prince Foundation, and Omar Manasrah, Executive Director of I-Learn. This marked the beginning of a significant partnership that aligns both organizations' missions to foster sustainable development and youth empowerment in Jordan.
The partnership between Anera, I-Learn, and CPF seeks to empower Jordanian youth to take the lead in environmental initiatives that align with Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision for Sustainable Green Growth. By joining forces, Anera and CPF will leverage their resources, expertise, and shared values to support a green, sustainable future for the country, focusing particularly on the governorate of Zarqa'. This governorate, which has experienced considerable industrial growth, faces increasing pressure on its natural resources, making the need for environmental interventions critical.
Samar El Yassir, Anera's Country Director for Jordan and Lebanon, emphasized the importance of the partnership: "Anera is excited to partner with the Crown Prince Foundation and I-Learn as we share a mutual commitment to investing in the future of Jordan's youth and the green development of the country. Together, we are fostering a generation that not only understands the importance of sustainability but is also equipped to lead the way."
The Youth for Sustainable Environment' Project will focus on empowering youth by offering skills development in green entrepreneurship, water conservation, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices, and other sustainability initiatives. Through this initiative, the youth will be trained in developing their own green projects, with support in ideation, funding, and implementation.
The anticipated impact of the project includes the development of green-skilled youth, the creation of successful green entrepreneurship ventures, and an increase in environmental advocacy and awareness among participants. By empowering youth to lead these initiatives, the project aims to foster long-term, sustainable green growth in the region.
This partnership marks the beginning of a promising journey for Anera and CPF. Together, these organizations are paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future, with young people at the forefront of Jordan's green transformation.
About Anera
Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in the Middle East live with dignity and purpose. Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, Lebanon, and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate humanitarian relief and for sustainable health, education, and economic development efforts. Our staff are from the communities they serve, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it's needed most. We will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.
About the Crown Prince Foundation
The Crown Prince Foundation (CPF) was established in 2015, born out of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II's vision to build a bright future for the youth of Jordan.
CPF is centered on the slogan 'Capable youth for an aspiring Jordan', believing that the youth are integral to shaping the future of the Kingdom and its growth and development. The Crown Prince Foundation's mission is to empower youth in Jordan, to prepare them to be effective leaders in their nation and society in order to progress the Kingdom, and to involve them in comprehensive economic development efforts.
Since its establishment, the Crown Prince Foundation has targeted youth from all governorates in the Kingdom and across various demographics. CPF has worked to establish crucial partnerships and facilitate communication between the youth and numerous local entities, to empower them to build the future they aspire to while serving their own communities.