FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Jordan
Address
Tegelviksgatan 40Country
City
StockholmProvince
StockholmMobile Phone
+46705355705Telephone
0046705355705E-Mail (2)
bassam.achour@swedoaid.orgE-Mail (3)
aabdalah@swedoaid.orgWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
1991Contact Person1
Adam AbdallahJob Title 1
Country cordinator JordanContact Person 2
Bassam AchourJob Title 2
TressurerOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Gender, Human rights, International/Cultural relations, Media, Youth and educationGeneral Information
SWEDO Jordan is the country office and MENA office of the Swedish NGO SWEDO. A regional management structure for Jordan is with a country coordinator in Amman overseeing programmes, finance and administration.
SWEDO Jordan works in partnership with local civil society organisations, youth groups, community based organisations and municipalities, as well as regional partners such as JLAC and Shoruq in Palestine and Green Crescent Society in Lebanon, depending on project scope.
The Jordan country office manages an annual programme budget of approximately 50.000 Euro funded mainly by institutional donors and Swedish doonors.
Concrete projects include youth empowerment and dialogue initiatives, women’s socio-economic participation, protection and psycho-social support, and community-based, climate-resilient livelihoods in vulnerable host and refugee communities.
Mission and Objectives
SWEDO Jordan’s mission is to support vulnerable communities, both Jordanians and refugees by strengthening protection, resilience, social cohesion and equal opportunities. Through partnerships with local actors. SWEDO works to promote dignity, human rights, community empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Objectives are:
Enhance protection and wellbeing of children, youth and women through community based protection, psychosocial support and safe spaces.
Promote social cohesion and dialogue between host communities and refugees by supporting youth initiatives, cultural exchange and community engagement.
Strengthen economic resilience through vocational training, employability, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities.
Support gender equality by increasing women’s participation in social and economic life.
Build local capacity of civil society partners and community based organisations to deliver sustainable services.
Advance climate resilient and sustainable community development, particularly in vulnerable and underserved areas
Main Projects / Activities
SWEDO Jordan implements community based programmes that support vulnerable refugee and host communities across the country. Key projects include:
Protection and Psychosocial Support. Safe spaces for children, youth and women, case management, awareness sessions;and community protection committees.
Youth Empowerment and Social Cohesion. Youth dialogue initiatives, cultural exchange, volunteering programmes and community driven activities that strengthen trust and cooperation between groups.
Women’s Economic and Social Participation, Skills training, entrepreneurship support, income generation activities and gender equality initiatives.
Livelihoods and Economic Resilience. Vocational training, employability support, small business development and partnerships with local institutions to enhance sustainable job opportunities.
Climate Resilient and Community Development Projects. Urban agriculture, water saving techniques, solid waste initiatives and environmental awareness.
Capacity Building for Local CSOs. Training and mentoring for community based organisations to improve governance, project management, protection approaches and sustainability.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
SWEDO Jordan can strengthen the Anna Lindh Network by sharing our long standing experience in community based development, protection, youth engagement and social cohesion across Jordan.
SWEDO can contribute through joint initiatives on intercultural dialogue, youth leadership, women’s participation and community resilience. With a strong system and extensive project management experience SWEDO can support partners in capacity building, training and knowledge exchange.
As a regional organisation, SWEDO can also facilitate cross border learning with partners in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq and thereby enriching the Network with wider regional perspectives and cooperation opportunities.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
SWEDO Jordan seeks to join the Anna Lindh Foundation Network to strengthen our role in promoting intercultural dialogue, social cohesion and community resilience in Jordan. As an organisation working closely with youth, women and local civil society, SWEDO sees the Network as a valuable platform to exchange knowledge, build partnerships and amplify initiatives that foster mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
Membership will enable SWEDO to collaborate with like minded Jordanian organisations, co develop cultural and educational initiatives and contribute to national and regional dialogue efforts. The Network’s focus aligns closely with SWEDO’s mission of empowering vulnerable communities, supporting protection and resilience and promoting dignity, equality and human rights.
By joining ALF, SWEDO hopes to learn, share, and enhance collective impact across Jordan.