USAID and Government of Jordan Launch Partnership to Assist Vulnerable Youth
5 year effort to be implemented by International Youth Foundation
Amman, Jordan -- Showcasing joint collaboration between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Jordan in addressing the needs of marginalized Jordanian youth, the USAID Mission Director Mr. Jay Knott, Minister of Social Development H.E Hala Lattouf, and International Youth Foundation President Mr. Bill Reese signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday launching the Youth:Work Jordan Program.
This 5-year, $30 million project funded by USAID and implemented by the International Youth Foundation is a collaborative effort with the Government of Jordan, private sector and NGO partners to institutionalize a responsive, demand-driven program that will meet the needs of vulnerable youth and their communities. The Ministry of Social Development will act as the key government focal point to the program and will provide the International Youth Foundation with significant support including staff and technical assistance in the implementation, oversight and evaluation of activities. Close collaboration with other government institutions working with Jordanian young people is also envisioned, to support comprehensive and holistic programs that truly address the needs of youth.
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