(Amman, Jordan – August 2024): In line with its comprehensive corporate social responsibility strategy aimed at fostering and mobilizing efforts to embody the values of solidarity, meet various community needs, and promote youth initiatives, Bank of Jordan has announced its support to “El Hassan Youth Award Camp. This camp, known as the "El Hassan Forest," has been one of the most important camps dedicated to developing leadership and personal skills for Jordanian youth from various governorates since 2008, hosting numerous local, Arab, and international social activities.
Through this support, the bank will cover the costs of establishing 10 permanent tents at El Hassan Forest Camp, which attracts youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Through its summer camps, “El Hassan Youth Award” offers various activities and awareness lectures aimed at enhancing youth knowledge and awareness in vital areas.
The program covers several areas, including developing leadership skills, promoting sustainable practices such as water and energy conservation, conducting environmental workshops to encourage sustainable practices, and providing first aid and civil defense training to help participants effectively handle emergencies. Cybercrime lectures are also included to raise awareness among youth, along with discussions about the dangers of drugs and ways to prevent them. All these efforts contribute to preparing a conscious and responsible generation capable of facing various societal challenges.
This support will help expand the number of young men and women benefiting from El Hassan Youth Award Camp, as part of the bank's ongoing efforts to support programs aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. These programs aim to promote values of teamwork, active citizenship, and youth empowerment, preparing a conscious and responsible generation capable of addressing the diverse challenges in society.
It is worth noting that Bank of Jordan adopts a business model based on forging strategic partnerships with various national institutions to translate its vision of social responsibility into a tangible reality with a clear positive impact.