Partners
Ministry of Social Development (MOSD)
As part of the political administration of Jordan, the Ministry of Social Development (MOSD) shapes the social development policies and takes practical measures in the fields of social policies, community development and poverty alleviation in all the governorates of Jordan. The KAF cooperates with the MOSD in the field of social development and poverty alleviation. A main objective of the project is to support the MOSD in improving the social structure in rural areas of Jordan and in its approach of decentralization through the establishment of local credit funds. Local credit funds are meant to increase sustainability and effectiveness of income generating projects and contribute to mobilising Jordanians, thus serving their communities. These grassroots-oriented measures serve as initial boosters for community development and enhance the sustainability of the Ministry’s measures to alleviate poverty.
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ِADYAN Foundation
Established on August 6, 2006, ADYAN is a Lebanese foundation for interfaith studies and spiritual solidarity, with Christian and Muslim founding members: Fadi Daou (Professor in Fundamental Theology and Political Philosophy), Nayla Tabbara (Professor in Religious and Islamic Studies), Tony Sawma (Educational Leader and researcher in psycho-sociology), Mireille Matar (Teacher and Social worker) and Samah Halwany (Researcher and Lecturer in Sociology of Conflicts). ADYAN is registered in Lebanon as a non-governmental and non-profit organization (NGO), under the number 1103, by ministerial decree dated September 18, 2008. ADYAN is an independent organization. It achieves its mission in Lebanon and abroad, regionally and internationally, through different programs, in cultural, educational, social and spiritual areas. In addition to its members, ADYAN benefits from the commitment and the support of its three Networks: the Volunteers, the Consultants and the Friends.
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Amman Center for Peace and Development (ACPD)
The Amman Center for Peace and Development (ACPD) is a non-profit organization which was established in 1999. The main mandate of the Center is to encourage dialogue between the peoples of the Middle East and improve understanding and tolerance. We believe that only through dialogue and positive engagement it will be possible to overcome hostility and conflict. Based on such convictions ACPD has organized and taken part in tens of workshops and seminars, the purpose of which was to encourage Jordanian, Arabs and Israelis to air their concerns and to engage each others in a meaningful dialogue based on mutual respect. The ACPD is a Jordanian non-governmental organization that focuses on strengthening civil society capacity within the nation and overcoming regional divides to seek collaborative solutions to common problems. ACPD is a recognized leader in establishing national and regional dialogue and network building. A key aspect of ACPD’s success is its unique ability to bring people together across national and international divides. ACPD is the only Jordanian nongovernmental organization to actively work with representatives from the entire region, including Iraq, Iran and Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Al-Quds Center for Political Studies
Al-Quds Center for Political Studies is an independent research institute, established in Amman at the beginning of the year 2000. It aims to provide a comprehensive and more accurate understanding of the developments and challenges that the Jordanian state and society are facing, and to overview, from all possible angles, the regional and International environment surrounding these developments,and to contribute in keeping the Jordanian and Arab public opinion informed regarding the strategic transformations that the region is witnessing.
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EPP-Group in the European Parliament
The Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) in the European Parliament (EPP-Group) is a major political force in the European Union; it is the direct heir of the tradition established in the 1950s by Robert Schuman, Konrad Adenauer and Alcide de Gasperi.
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German Jordanian University
The German-Jordanian University has positioned itself as a leading institution of higher learning, known for its dedication to service, its innovative approach to academic management and human resource development, and its relentless pursuit of excellence in all fields of applied research and instruction.
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The Jordanian Center for Civic Education Studies (JCCES)
The Jordanian Center for Civic Education Studies (JCCES) was established in Amman in August, 2003. The Center aims to promote civic awareness amongst the Jordanian population focusing their aspirations in such a way as to enable them to become active citizens who are aware of their rights and responsibilities and those of others. The Jordanian Center for Civic Education Studies has partnerships with national and international organizations that aim to nurture and coordinate the efforts of individuals working in the field of civic education and human rights.
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The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies
The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS) is an independent, non-profit research institute based in Beirut. It is concerned with issues of political, social, and economic development in Lebanon, the Arab region and the world. LCPS publishes studies and organizes conferences that analyze and aim to improve public policy. It also publishes electronic and printed material to increase public awareness of critical policy issues.
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Jordan Institute of Diplomacy
The Jordan Institute of Diplomacy (JID) is part of Jordan’s vision that quality education, technical competence, personal intellectual awareness, responsibility, independence, self-discipline and confidence are key elements in promoting closer cooperation and better relations among nations in an increasingly globally interdependent world.
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National Center for Human Rights
The Mission of the NCHR is to disseminate human rights culture, protect and provide consultation and legal assistance and observe human right violations especially inflicted against those in need. To fulfill this mission, the NCHR has embarked on many activities: studies and research, seminars, workshops, issue of statements and publications and finally prepared mid-term and annual reports.
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Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies
Established in 1994 in Amman, Jordan, under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS) provides a venue in the Arab world for the interdisciplinary study and rational discussion of religion and religious issues, with particular reference to Christianity in Arab and Islamic society. RIIFS has since broadened its focus to include all issues pertaining to religious, cultural and civilization diversity, regionally and globally. For this purpose, it maintains relations with similarly concerned academic institutions in different parts of the world. The work of RIIFS involves research and publication, as well as the organization of lectures, conferences and workshops. More recently, RIIFS has started publishing Muqābasāt Hadāriya, a biannual academic journal that features essays and articles in Arabic, as well as in English and other European languages. The journal focuses on religious, cultural and civilization issues, and highlights common human and ethical values that contribute to strengthening cooperation and mutual understanding among the members of diverse religions and cultures.
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Visions Center For Strategic and Development Studies
The primary goal of the Visions Center for Strategic and Development Studies is to help citizens acquire the information and skills they need to build a more democratic society in the Middle East. It has engaged in training and establishing community peace building centres, training advocacy groups in how to lobby effectively and members of local municipal councils and governorate and regional parliamentary bodies in how to carry out their roles in a democratic way. The Center also provides civil education seminars and discussions on legislative action and self-sustaining work and trainings for local NGOs on ways of enhancing their ability to communicate with international donors and to plan programs effectively.
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Women Empowerment Organization (WEO)
The Women Empowerment Organization is a non-governmental, voluntary and independent organization, established in June 2004. It works in Erbil, Iraq, on consolidating women's role and ability in the Iraqi community through enhancing their social, political, economic and cultural participation. WEO holds trainings, seminars, conferences and workshops that foster an exchange of information and experience among national, regional and international human rights movements. Women’s and human rights, gender equity, economic engagement and political participation are promoted, as well as elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. Moreover, WEO fights for protecting women's rights within the local laws and pending legislations through awareness campaigns and advocacy to the related decision makers in order to meet the Global standards established in international conventions and treaties. WEO also encourages youth and women participation in the development and rebuilding process of Iraq especially in economic terms through supporting them to locate employment opportunities. WEO has been identified as a regional location to act as Small Business Development Center (SBDCs) and has been supported by the USAID-sponsored project IZDIHAR and TIJARA. WEO has earned a unique status in the community in fostering a business learning environment, to serve as a proactive partner in providing for the aforementioned services.
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The Institute of Financial Economics (IFE) of the American University of Beirut (AUB)
The Institute of Financial Economics (IFE) was originally founded as the Institute of Money and Banking (IMB) to be an independent academic unit within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of the AUB, under an initiative undertaken by Professor Samir Makdisi in 1983, with financial support of five leading Lebanese banks. One of its main objectives was to enhance the level of banking and financial knowledge and expertise in Lebanon and the region via teaching, research work and the hosting of seminars, conferences, as well as public lectures by experts from outside the university. In October 2001 the IMB was restructured as the Institute of Financial Economics (IFE) which was to be fully engaged in research work, seminars, and workshops. Its research focus has been extended beyond its primary areas of interest (financial, monetary, and international economics) to include development, trade and institutions. In 2003 the Institute initiated a guest lecture and working paper.
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