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It is a community radio station aimed at creating social dialogue using social media and community media to address the social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental challenges faced by youth, women, marginalized groups, and underserved areas in the governorate. It also focuses on raising awareness about human rights concepts, sustainable development goals, and community participation in achieving them. The station promotes dialogue, youth engagement in public affairs, decision-making mechanisms, good governance, and accountability, while opening channels of communication between citizens and decision-makers.

Sawt Ajloun Podcast is a community podcast that reflects the concerns and aspirations of the people of Ajloun Governorate, especially youth, women, and marginalized groups. It features interactive dialogue episodes focusing on social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental issues.

The podcast aims to create a safe conversational space that promotes human rights, good governance, and community participation, contributing to opening communication channels between citizens and decision-makers.

By hosting experts, activists, and stories from the local reality, Sawt Ajloun seeks to build critical awareness, spread a culture of accountability, and support efforts to achieve sustainable development goals in rural and marginalized communities.

A Space for Film and Digital Content Production

This is a dedicated space for producing films and digital content that highlights gender-related issues in rural areas. The initiative aims to empower rural youth to express themselves and address topics related to social justice, gender equality, and women’s participation in economic and political life in rural communities.

The space offers opportunities for learning and training in filmmaking and digital media techniques, helping to raise awareness of community issues and promote positive change through media.

Rural Women’s Forum – Equal Movement in the Countryside

Many are the stories of women striving to save their communities from the burdens of discrimination, exclusion, deprivation, inequality, economic hardship, unemployment, and poverty. From this reality emerged the urgent need to establish the “Rural Women’s Forum – Equal Movement in the Countryside”, driven by our belief that civil society—especially women—must act swiftly to institutionalize feminist work in rural areas and advocate for women’s rights. This includes confronting violence, discrimination, and systemic exclusion practiced against women in rural communities.

Founded in 2020, the Equal Movement has taken on the mission of amplifying the voices of those who have none, fostering solidarity among rural communities, and mobilizing for change toward justice and equality. The movement seeks to place rural women’s priorities on the agendas of policymakers at both local and national levels, in alignment with international standards of human rights and dignity.

As we navigate a complex reality filled with change, crises, resistance, and conflict across the Arab region, we remain hopeful in our ability to endure, adapt, and mobilize national and international solidarity to sustain our collective feminist efforts and achievements in rural areas. Over the next three years, we aim to deepen, expand, and strengthen the feminist movement in the countryside—despite the intersecting challenges facing civil society and women amid dominance, violence, fragility, conflict, and instability, which have made women more vulnerable to violations, marginalization, and injustice.

From 2020 to 2024, we have led fearless interventions, published research, policy briefs, and analyses on the intersections of gender, justice, and equality in rural areas. We have embraced bold feminist agendas in coalition spaces—especially in local feminist politics—and we look forward to elevating this momentum to new heights, driven by rural feminist struggle for gender justice. Our goal is to ensure the sustainability of this movement and achieve genuine recognition of women as equal partners in development, political decision-making, party work, and local governance—based on principles of justice and equality.

We are committed to sustaining solidarity and collaboration with partners and donors to fund our interventions aimed at reducing violence, discrimination, and exclusion against women in rural and marginalized areas. These communities urgently need responsive support to protect the future of rural women and end all forms of violence, discrimination, and exclusion.

A space dedicated to supporting and developing entrepreneurs and innovators working on providing sustainable environmental solutions in rural areas. This incubator creates a nurturing environment that encourages innovation and creativity in fields such as renewable energy, waste management, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation technologies.

By offering technical support, consultations, and training in entrepreneurial skills, the Green Business Incubator provides rural youth the opportunity to launch their projects and achieve their environmental goals.

Additionally, the incubator offers a network of connections with environmental experts, funding institutions, and international organizations, which helps secure financing opportunities and the expansion of emerging projects.

The incubator aims to equip rural communities with the necessary tools and skills to achieve sustainable development through projects that contribute to improving the environmental situation, create new job opportunities, enhance the quality of life in rural areas, and balance economic development with environmental protection.

Entrepreneurship Space – Empowering Local Innovators

In light of the economic and social challenges facing youth in local communities, and in alignment with the vision of the Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development to empower individuals and build their capacities, the Entrepreneurship Space was launched as one of the center’s pioneering initiatives. It aims to support and empower youth, women, and entrepreneurs at various stages of their projects.

This space serves as an incubating platform for ideas and emerging ventures, offering a stimulating environment for learning, innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among ambitious young people. Participants gain access to educational resources, specialized training, technical and managerial consultations, and local and regional support networks that help transform ideas into sustainable projects with social and economic impact.

The significance of the Entrepreneurship Space lies in its role in promoting a culture of entrepreneurship and self-employment, nurturing creative potential—especially in marginalized areas—in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to quality education, decent work, and reducing inequalities.

Green Recycling Garden – A Space for Environmental Learning and Innovation

The Green Recycling Garden is a safe and open space for learning and acquiring hands-on skills in recycling and environmental sustainability, specifically designed for residents of rural areas. This initiative aims to raise environmental awareness among rural youth and women, promote a culture of natural resource conservation, and reduce waste through practical learning and community engagement.

The garden offers specialized training workshops on how to recycle household and plastic materials, transform waste into usable products, and provides courses in sustainable agriculture, eco-garden design, and organic fertilizer production. It also gives participants the opportunity to develop innovative, eco-friendly projects that serve their communities and offer local solutions to environmental challenges.

Through the Green Recycling Garden, the Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development seeks to cultivate a conscious and proactive generation capable of engaging positively with environmental issues and contributing effectively to building a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable future in rural Jordan

Ajloun Community Radio is an active member of UNSCR 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security, contributing to national efforts to enhance youth participation in peacebuilding and maintaining community security. The radio works in collaboration with its partners to implement radio programs and awareness-raising initiatives aimed at consolidating a culture of dialogue, preventing conflict, and enhancing social cohesion. The radio also seeks to integrate youth perspectives into public discussions and policies related to peace and security, based on its belief in the importance of their role as essential partners in achieving sustainable development and community stability.

The radio operates at the local and national levels through a range of programs that address youth, community, and development issues, promoting the values of participation, social justice, good governance, and human rights. The radio’s philosophy is based on combining awareness-raising media with community participation, contributing to building public awareness that promotes a culture of peace and reduces exclusion and marginalization.

Aligning Radio Operations with Security Council Resolution 2250

Since the adoption of Resolution 2250, Ajloun Radio has been keen to align its media programming with the resolution’s five pillars, delivering targeted content that addresses the needs of the local community and enhances the role of youth in effecting change.

1. Participation: Through radio programs such as “Voice of Youth” and “Rural Youth Political Space,” the radio station has provided an open platform for free discussion and expression of opinions, enabling youth to participate in public dialogue and formulate their visions on issues of development, leadership, and active citizenship.

2. Protection: Through the “Power Without Disability” and “Equal” programs, the radio station highlights issues of justice, equality, and the rights of persons with disabilities. It seeks to protect vulnerable groups from discrimination and marginalization and promote the values of respect and fairness in society.

3. Prevention: Through the “Rural Media” program and the “Dialogues and Issues” program, the radio station works to raise community awareness of issues of integrity, transparency, and conflict prevention, and advocates for dialogue as a means of resolving disputes and building bridges of trust among community members.

4. Partnerships: The radio station builds strategic partnerships with national and international institutions to support its media mission, working within local coalitions and networks that contribute to expanding the circle of positive influence toward achieving the goals of peace and sustainable development.

5. Reintegration: Through radio programs such as Education for All and Culture and Novel, the radio station contributes to supporting sustainable education, promoting cultural and social integration, and opening new horizons for youth and women to be creative and actively participate in the community.

Through its continued commitment to the values of responsible media, Ajloun Community Radio continues its mission of building a cohesive society in which youth actively participate in peacemaking and instilling a culture of dialogue, coexistence, and sustainable development.

Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000, women have been at the heart of the international peace and security agenda. The resolution marked a historic shift in the understanding of the relationship between women and conflict, as the first UN document to recognize the vital role of women not only as victims of conflict, but also as peacemakers and partners in reconstruction and development.

The resolution is based on four main axes: participation, protection, prevention, relief and reconstruction, and calls on Member States to integrate a gender perspective into security, defense, and governance policies.

In Jordan, the National Plan for the Implementation of Resolution 1325 was launched in 2017 through the efforts of the Jordanian National Commission for Women and in collaboration with government institutions and civil society organizations. Within this framework, the Center for Change Mediators for Sustainable Development has emerged as one of the most prominent youth organizations working to implement the resolution’s provisions in rural areas, particularly in empowering rural women politically and economically and enhancing their participation in community peace and security efforts.

The Center for Change Agents for Sustainable Development is a non-profit youth-led civil society organization established in Ajloun Governorate, Jordan, in 2016. It obtained official license number 200154820. The center emerged from a local youth initiative that believed that true development begins at the grassroots level, and that youth are not merely recipients of policies, but rather their makers and active partners in formulating and implementing them.

The center operates at the local and national levels through a wide range of programs and projects aimed at promoting sustainable development, empowering youth and women, supporting education, protecting the environment, and promoting a culture of human rights. The center’s philosophy is based on integrating field work, advocacy, and influencing public policy, based on the principles of transparency, governance, social justice, and community participation.

The Center for Change Agents for Sustainable Development is an active member of the Youth, Peace, and Security 2250 Coalition, contributing through this membership to national efforts aimed at enhancing youth participation in peacebuilding processes and maintaining community security. The Center, in cooperation with its coalition partners, implements programs and initiatives aimed at consolidating a culture of dialogue, preventing conflict, and enhancing social cohesion. The Center also seeks to integrate youth perspectives into public policies related to peace and security, based on its belief in the importance of their role as essential partners in achieving sustainable development and social stability.

The Center’s work is aligned with Security Council Resolution 1325

The Center believes that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without the participation of women in decision-making, and that gender justice and equality are fundamental pillars of any development process.

Since the adoption of the resolution, the Center for Change Mediators for Sustainable Development has sought to align its vision and programs with the resolution’s four main axes: participation, protection, prevention, relief, and reconstruction. The Center has embodied these axes through initiatives and practical practices that support the rights of women and girls across the Kingdom, particularly in rural and marginalized communities.

Participation: The Center works to enhance women’s presence in leadership and decision-making positions through training and awareness programs that focus on community and political leadership, women’s media, and participation in public dialogue. It also seeks to raise awareness of the importance of women’s participation in resolving local conflicts and promoting community peace.

Protection: The Center implements activities aimed at protecting women from all forms of violence and discrimination and enhancing their access to justice, in collaboration with civil society organizations and human rights stakeholders. It also pays special attention to empowering women in rural areas through media and community campaigns that advocate for equality and human dignity.

Prevention: The Center focuses on preventing conflict and gender-based violence by promoting a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and peace education. It works to build the capacity of women and young women in community mediation and effective communication, enhancing their role as peacemakers in their communities.

Relief and Reconstruction: The Center contributes to national efforts aimed at supporting women affected by social and economic crises through economic and social empowerment programs, enhancing women’s ability to face challenges and rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.

A Safe Learning Space for Women in Tech

This is a safe and dedicated educational space designed to empower women and young girls in rural areas by teaching them mobile phone and computer maintenance skills. It provides hands-on experience that prepares them to enter the job market or launch their own businesses.

The initiative aims to break gender stereotypes in technical fields and offer vocational education that meets the demands of the modern era. It contributes to enhancing women’s economic independence and increasing their participation in the digital and tech sectors.

Through practical training workshops and expert supervision, this space offers women the opportunity to build real technical skills, foster creativity and innovation, and grow in a supportive and secure environment—enabling them to support their communities and realize their full potential.

The Rural Kitchen is one of the projects of the Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development. It aims to empower youth in rural communities by equipping them with the necessary skills to produce food efficiently and professionally. The project focuses on teaching cooking techniques (both savory and sweet dishes) using locally available rural ingredients, thereby promoting local food culture and contributing to improved food security.

Through workshops and training courses, the Rural Kitchen provides young men and women with opportunities to acquire culinary and food service skills, which help improve their quality of life and enhance their ability to manage small and micro food-related enterprises.

Additionally, the kitchen aims to increase the income of rural families by training them in food and dessert marketing and in preparing food products that can be sold in local or external markets. By offering these skills, the Rural Kitchen contributes to sustainable development in rural areas by strengthening the link between local agriculture and the food industry, helping to build a more inclusive and sustainable rural community.

This safe space serves as a vital platform dedicated to providing psychological, social, and artistic support to women survivors of violence. It is one of the core spaces at the Center for Change Agents for Sustainable Development. The space aims to restore the dignity of abused women and empower them to overcome the effects of traumatic experiences through a supportive environment that fosters recovery and personal empowerment, especially given the challenges women face in local communities, particularly in rural and marginalized areas.

The space offers comprehensive psychological support programs, including individual and group sessions with specialists in psychological and social counseling, alongside therapeutic artistic activities used as tools for expression and healing, such as drawing, writing, theater, and handicrafts. It also provides professional and artistic training that helps build women’s capacities and equips them with skills applicable for employment or freelance work, opening new horizons for economic independence and sustainable recovery.

“Information Technology Space” at the Center for Change Agents for Sustainable Development represents a knowledge-driven and innovative environment dedicated to enhancing digital skills among various community groups, especially youth and women in rural and marginalized areas. This space aims to empower local communities to engage with the digital revolution by developing their technological capabilities, thereby bridging the digital divide, improving access to job markets, and encouraging tech entrepreneurship.

The space offers a diverse range of training programs and practical workshops in fields such as programming, website design, digital content management, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and artificial intelligence. It also provides hands-on learning opportunities through real digital projects and guidance from experts and specialists, helping participants build employable skills and develop tech solutions that address their communities’ needs.

The space strives to create an inclusive digital community grounded in innovation and continuous learning. It promotes critical thinking and digital collaboration, offering a participatory environment that enables participants to transform their ideas into effective digital initiatives. Additionally, it supports entrepreneurial individuals in launching tech startups and fosters a culture of social digital innovation as a tool for achieving sustainable development and active community participation in the digital era.

“Healthy Life Space” is a community platform aimed at raising comprehensive health awareness among individuals and communities, and promoting lifestyles based on prevention, proper nutrition, and physical activity. This space responds to the health challenges faced by local communities, especially in rural and marginalized areas, seeking to empower individuals—particularly women and youth—to adopt healthy behaviors that improve their daily quality of life and help prevent chronic diseases.

The space offers various awareness and training programs, including sessions on balanced nutrition, mental health, first aid, disease prevention, reproductive health, and the importance of physical activity. It also organizes community health campaigns, sports events, educational activities, and practical workshops in collaboration with specialists in medical, nutritional, and psychological fields, contributing to building a more informed and resilient community in facing health challenges.

“Healthy Life Space” strives to integrate health into sustainable development pathways by promoting the principle of “health as a right for all,” creating supportive environments for healthy habits within schools, homes, and workplaces. It serves as a meeting point for individuals and institutions interested in health issues and supports community efforts to build sustainable local systems that enhance overall well-being and quality of life.

“Tariqna” (Our Way) is an interactive youth space aimed at empowering young men and women to discuss issues related to transportation, mobility, and urban development in Jordan. This space seeks to raise awareness about daily challenges related to infrastructure, public transportation, and traffic regulation, alongside offering innovative and sustainable solutions that reflect the visions and aspirations of youth for more just and organized cities.

Tariqna focuses on:

Building youth knowledge about public transportation policies.
Discussing challenges of public transport and urban mobility.
Supporting community initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure.
Enhancing community participation in local decision-making related to mobility and development.

Cultural and Arts Creativity Space

The Cultural and Arts Creativity Space is one of the vital spaces within the Center for Change Mediators for Sustainable Development. It aims to empower youth, women, and emerging artists to express themselves through diverse art forms such as theater, music, painting, photography, and creative writing. This space serves as an open platform to nurture talents, develop skills, promote freedom of expression, and connect culture with community development.

The space implements a variety of programs and events including art workshops, cultural evenings, exhibitions, and community festivals, alongside awareness-raising art performances and short films addressing social and environmental issues. It also provides a safe environment for cultural dialogue and exchange among different community groups, contributing to the preservation of local cultural heritage with a contemporary spirit.

This space has made a tangible impact by enhancing cultural and community participation and successfully highlighting young talents at local and national levels. It has also helped integrate art as a tool for sustainable development and community peacebuilding through fruitful partnerships with cultural, educational, and media institutions within and beyond Ajloun Governorate.

Among the most notable artistic activities organized by the Cultural and Arts Creativity Space at the Center for Change Mediators was the musical concert of maestro Tareq Al-Nasser at Ajloun Castle, held in celebration of the International Music Day. The event was a unique artistic experience at one of the most prominent historical landmarks in the governorate. The space also hosted a distinguished musical event titled “Voices That Unite Us… Mediterranean Day – Third Edition,” celebrating “Mediterranean Day.” This event brought together artists and youth from diverse cultural backgrounds in a spirit of shared creativity and cultural exchange. These activities embody the center’s vision of using the arts as a bridge for connection and dialogue, enhancing cultural identity and community belonging.

Safe Rural Youth Political Space

Launched in 2024, this safe political space was born out of a deep belief that rural youth are not on the margins of decision-making—they are active partners in shaping public policy at both the national and local levels. These young individuals possess a profound awareness of their communities’ issues and deserve a free and secure environment where their voices are heard and their presence in influential spaces is strengthened.

This space brings together a group of young leaders and activists from the rural areas of Ajloun Governorate, united by a genuine passion for change and public engagement. It serves as a platform that promotes rural political participation and provides tools for knowledge, training, and dialogue—elevating youth voices from passive recipients to active agents of change, and affirming their role as true leaders for a more just and effective future.

Through the Safe Rural Youth Political Space, the Change Makers Center for Sustainable Development is committed to supporting and providing all necessary resources to empower rural youth, enabling their active participation in shaping public policies and building a more inclusive and equitable future.

“Masarat” Space is one of the sustainable spaces at the Center for Change Mediators for Sustainable Development, aimed at promoting eco-tourism and community-based tourism in Ajloun Governorate as a key driver for economic recovery and comprehensive development. The space focuses on leveraging Ajloun’s rich natural and cultural resources—such as forests, nature reserves, and historical sites—and empowers local residents, especially women and youth, to actively engage in tourism value chains by supporting community initiatives and providing fair and sustainable job opportunities.

The space seeks to highlight distinguished tourist destinations within the governorate and promote domestic tourism culture through ongoing field trips to natural and heritage sites, combined with educational, awareness, and community activities. It also promotes Ajloun’s tourism identity by showcasing flagship projects like the “Ajloun Cable Car” and encouraging entrepreneurial spirit in the fields of eco-friendly and responsible tourism. These efforts contribute to building a green local economy that enhances resilience and upholds the principle of “leaving no one behind.”

“Masarat” also embraces modern digital transformations by producing diverse interactive digital content broadcasted across media and community platforms to introduce visitors and investors to tourist sites and available opportunities. This content includes introductory videos, visual reports, and digital promotional campaigns designed to convey the authentic beauty, culture, and natural resources of Ajloun. Such initiatives support sustainable tourism, raise environmental awareness, and foster community participation in protecting the governorate’s natural and touristic heritage.

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“Baladiti Kaif Al-Hal” (My Municipality, How Are You?) is one of the prominent community media platforms adopted by Sawt Ajloun Radio in partnership with local municipalities, as part of efforts to enhance communication between local authorities and the community. The program aims to create an open and transparent space for direct dialogue between citizens and municipal council members, reflecting the spirit of participatory democracy and reinforcing the principles of transparency and accountability.

The program is based on a clear vision focused on promoting community participation in local decision-making and establishing an effective partnership between the municipality and citizens in line with modern trends in local governance grounded in transparency and openness. It works to build bridges of trust and effective communication between decision-makers and citizens, turning the voice of the citizen into an active tool for evaluating and improving the quality of municipal services.

The program is broadcast regularly on Sawt Ajloun community radio, coinciding with municipal council meetings or during special dialogue sessions. These sessions host mayors, council members, civil society representatives, and local activists. The dialogues are managed professionally, respecting diversity of opinions and opening the field for direct popular participation.

Citizens are engaged through phone calls, social media, or direct attendance in some sessions, which enhances interaction and gives the program a strong community-oriented character.

Since its launch in 2019, the program has had a tangible impact in strengthening trust between citizens and municipal councils. It has contributed to raising awareness among citizens about their oversight and participatory roles. It has also helped improve the quality of some services based on recommendations made by participants and communicated to the municipality through the program.

Thanks to this program, municipal council sessions have become more open and receptive to accountability and feedback, contributing to the consolidation of good governance culture at the local level.

Modern Agricultural Technologies Space

The “Modern Agricultural Technologies Space” is a specialized platform within the Mediators for Change Center for Sustainable Development. It aims to promote sustainable and smart agricultural practices in rural communities, especially in light of climate change and the economic pressures faced by farmers. This space seeks to transfer knowledge and skills related to modern agriculture to farmers, youth, and women by providing an educational and experimental environment that enhances productivity and reduces the depletion of natural resources.

The space offers advanced training programs in areas such as hydroponics, vertical farming, the use of smart drip irrigation systems, agricultural waste recycling, and crop management using remote sensing and artificial intelligence technologies. It also supports small community agricultural initiatives and provides participants with practical learning opportunities to implement sustainable agricultural models applicable to their local environments.

The “Modern Agricultural Technologies Space” aims to build new environmental and agricultural awareness based on innovation and resource efficiency, contributing to enhancing local food security, generating additional income for farmers and their families, and creating green job opportunities for youth. Additionally, this space serves as a platform for networking between farmers, experts, and innovators in the agricultural field, strengthening rural communities’ capacities to adapt to climate change and achieve sustainable agricultural development.

Within the framework of a shared vision to empower youth and build their capacities in the fields of media and sustainable development, both the Mediators for Change Center for Sustainable Development and Sawt Ajloun Community Radio have launched a series of fellowship and training programs. These programs target youth, community activists, and those interested in media, aiming to enhance their active participation in their communities’ issues and equip them with tools for influence and change.

These programs stem from the importance of investing in local youth potential and strengthening their roles in community media and social change-making. The core objectives of the programs focus on the following:

Empowering trainees with practical skills in radio media, community project planning, and local leadership.
Transferring the accumulated knowledge and experience that the center and radio have gained through years of community work.
Promoting the values of active citizenship, participation, dialogue, transparency, and accountability.
Graduating qualified young cadres capable of effectively contributing to local community development and working in media and development institutions.

The fellowship and training programs offered by Sawt Ajloun Radio and the Mediators for Change Center represent a vital model for youth capacity building in media and development. They emphasize the importance of investing in human potential as a first step toward a more aware, engaged, and just society.

Work continues to expand and develop these programs to include a larger number of participants and open doors for creativity and impact at both local and national levels.

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The “Digital Advocacy” training for members of the Rural Women’s Forum “Equal Movement” has concluded.

The “Digital Advocacy” training for members of the Rural Women’s Forum “Equal Movement” has concluded.

Ajloun – Al-Ain Al-Najjar participates in a dialogue on policies and priorities within rural communities.

Senator Al-Najjar took part in a dialogue addressing national employment and education policies, as well as local priorities in rural communities in Ajloun

Al-Ain Al-Najjar participates in a dialogue on policies and priorities within rural communities

Sustainable windows and projects at the center

A Space for Film and Digital Content Production

Rural Women’s Forum – Equal Movement in the Countryside

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