The Change Mediators Center for Sustainable Development is a leading regional platform dedicated to fostering dialogue and coordination among stakeholders in the field of sustainable development. The Center’s strategy is built on organizing coordination meetings with partners and experts to identify priorities and key areas of action through joint agendas that focus on issues such as employment, women’s empowerment, water, and urban development. The Center aims to establish a unified vision and clear objectives to enhance its positive impact on society through consensus-building among stakeholders.
The strategic dimension of the Center revolves around these coordination meetings, where priorities and key areas of work are defined through shared agendas focused on sustainable development.
These meetings rely on consensus among partners and experts and address core issues such as employment, women’s empowerment, water, and urban development—contributing to the formulation of a unified vision and clear goals that strengthen the Center’s positive influence on communities.
The Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development organized this conference with the aim of shedding light on the challenges facing rural communities, particularly in relation to economic violence, which is considered one of the main obstacles to achieving sustainable development.
The conference focused on the importance of building sustainable partnerships among various stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector, to work together on developing effective strategies to reduce economic violence. Discussions addressed ways to economically empower rural communities by providing sustainable job opportunities, enhancing access to essential resources and services, and improving infrastructure.
The conference also highlighted the importance of raising community awareness about individuals’ economic rights and encouraging public participation in decision-making related to economic development. Successful experiences from different countries in reducing economic violence were presented, allowing participants to exchange knowledge and best practices.
In conclusion, the conference emphasized the need for continued collaboration among all concerned parties and the development of inclusive policies that take into account the specific needs of rural communities, with the goal of achieving fair and comprehensive economic development.
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The Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development, in cooperation with UN Women and the Jordanian National Commission for Women, organized the conference titled “Economic Empowerment to Protect the Future of Rural Women” in Ajloun Governorate. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor of Ajloun, Mr. Salman Al-Najada, and attended by several local officials and representatives of civil society.
The conference aimed to enhance access for rural women and girls to economic opportunities and to place the priorities of rural women’s economic empowerment on the agenda of decision-makers. It also sought to ensure fair access and equitable sharing of economic opportunities, thereby protecting and involving thousands of rural women and eliminating all forms of gender-based economic violence in rural communities.
The conference included two main sessions:
The conference highlighted the importance of building partnerships with supporting entities, the private and public sectors, and local administrations to support and implement development projects. It also emphasized the need to provide training, qualification, and employment opportunities for women and youth, contributing to improved livelihoods and driving economic development in the governorate.
As part of its ongoing commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development organized the conference titled “Partnership and Sustainability for Building the Future – Commitments 2023–2026.”
The conference aimed to strengthen collaboration among various societal actors—including government institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector—to jointly develop effective strategies for achieving sustainable development.
The conference emphasized the importance of building sustainable partnerships among stakeholders and identifying key priorities and areas of action through shared agendas. These agendas focused on issues such as employment, women’s empowerment, water, and urban development. Discussions explored ways to empower local communities by providing sustainable job opportunities, improving access to essential resources and services, and developing infrastructure.
The conference also addressed the importance of raising public awareness about individuals’ economic rights and encouraging community participation in decision-making related to economic development. Successful experiences from various countries in achieving sustainable development were presented, allowing participants to exchange knowledge and best practices.
In conclusion, the conference reaffirmed the need for continued cooperation among all stakeholders and the development of inclusive policies that consider the specific needs of local communities, with the goal of achieving fair and comprehensive economic development.
As part of its commitment to promoting sustainable development in local communities, the Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development launched the Voluntary Action Plan for Social Protection and Economic Development to Address Unemployment Among Women and Youth in Jerash Governorate for the period 2022–2025.
This plan aims to tackle the economic and social challenges faced by women and youth in Jerash by providing sustainable employment opportunities, enhancing access to essential resources and services, and improving infrastructure. It also seeks to raise community awareness about individuals’ economic rights and encourage public participation in decision-making related to economic development.
The plan includes a range of programs and initiatives designed to create job opportunities and improve living standards through the establishment of sustainable partnerships among key stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector. It also involves the development of inclusive policies that take into account the specific needs of local communities, with the goal of achieving fair and comprehensive economic development.
At the conclusion of the plan’s launch, participants reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration among all stakeholders and the development of inclusive policies that reflect the unique characteristics of local communities, in order to achieve equitable and sustainable economic growth.
The Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development organized a conference titled “Priority-Oriented Local Development in Rural Communities” in Ajloun Governorate, as part of the project “Voices for Democracy: Towards Fair Participation of Civil Society in Rural Areas.”
The conference aimed to enhance the capacity of municipalities to adapt to local development requirements and improve community participation practices in rural areas.
The event featured dialogue sessions with the participation of representatives from municipalities and civil society, where they discussed achievements and future steps to strengthen local development. Working papers were also presented on enhancing the ability of municipalities to be inclusive and responsive to local development needs.
The conference highlighted the importance of building effective partnerships between municipalities and civil society to achieve inclusive and sustainable local development, with a focus on involving marginalized groups in the decision-making process.
The Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development, in cooperation with Women Against Violence Association, held a conference titled “Digital Age Challenges for Emerging Generations” in Ajloun Governorate.
The conference aimed to address the challenges facing younger generations amid rapid digital transformation, such as the digital divide and the impact of technology on education and employment.
The event featured dialogue sessions with the participation of educators, youth, and representatives of civil society organizations. Discussions focused on the generational gap from educational and economic perspectives, as well as best practices for driving change. The role of civil society organizations in fostering change and raising community awareness about digital challenges was also highlighted.
The conference emphasized the importance of raising public awareness about digital rights and encouraging community participation in decision-making related to digital development.
The Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development, in cooperation with local and international partners, organized a conference titled “Years of Feminist Struggle Toward Equality in Rural Areas” in Ajloun Governorate.
The conference aimed to shed light on the feminist journey in rural regions toward achieving gender equality.
The event featured dialogue sessions with rural women and women’s rights activists, who discussed the challenges faced by women in rural areas—such as discrimination, deprivation, and violence—and explored ways to empower women to confront these challenges. A documentary was also screened, showcasing courageous women who stood up to political violence and exclusion in rural communities.
The conference emphasized the importance of building partnerships to ensure the continued delivery of programs and activities that support rural women in achieving justice and equality, and in strengthening their role in local development.
The Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development held a conference titled “Sustainability and Inclusion” in Ajloun Governorate, under the patronage of the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Political and Parliamentary Affairs.
The conference aimed to promote priority-oriented local development in rural communities, with a focus on Greater Ajloun Municipality as a model.
The event featured dialogue sessions with the participation of representatives from municipalities and civil society, where they discussed ways to enhance the capacity of municipalities to adapt to local development needs and improve community participation practices in rural areas. Working papers were also presented on strengthening municipalities’ ability to be inclusive and responsive to local development requirements.
The conference highlighted the importance of building effective partnerships between municipalities and civil society to achieve inclusive and sustainable local development, with a focus on involving marginalized groups in the decision-making process.
The Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development organized the musical art event titled “Voices Unite Us… Mediterranean Day – Third Edition” in Ajloun Governorate, with the participation of artists and musicians from various Mediterranean countries.
The event aimed to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Mediterranean region through musical and artistic performances that reflect the region’s shared heritage.
The event featured a variety of musical and artistic performances, including compositions and songs representing different cultures from across the Mediterranean. In addition, cultural and artistic workshops were held to promote understanding and cooperation among the peoples of the region.
The event highlighted the importance of fostering mutual understanding and collaboration among Mediterranean communities by celebrating cultural diversity and promoting intercultural dialogue.
