Education
JORDAN EDUCATION FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND LEARNING SOCIETY (JEWELS)
- Start of support: 2022
- Purpose of support: Educational scholarship for high-achieving female university students.
- Category of beneficiaries: High-achieving female students from vulnerable families.
EDUCATION
Jordan Education for Women Empowerment and Learning Society (JEWELS) is a non-profit organization that offers underprivileged young women the chance to pursue their higher education. As an organization, JEWELS believes that education is key to empowering women, ultimately playing a critical role in invigorating and uplifting entire communities. An investment into the education of women is exponentially profitable and the pivotal force in the advancement of a nation, and in the words of Her Majesty Queen Rania, “…When you educate a girl, you empower a nation.” Education offers women the tools to direct and control their own lives and have an impact on society as a whole by accelerating development and raising families out of poverty.
Since 2013, JEWELS has sought to empower women through education by providing exceptional and determined female high school graduates who have exhibited a deep commitment to learning and who hope to give back to their communities with scholarships to Jordanian universities. These experiences, coupled with support from JEWELS, give scholarship recipients the opportunity to realize their ambitions, advance professionally and positively impact society.
DAR AL-TIFEL AL-ARABI ORGANIZATION – JERUSALEM
- Start of support: 2017
- Purpose of support: Covering educational grants for 20 high achieving girls at Dar Al-Tifel Al-Arabi School in Jerusalem
- Category of beneficiaries: Orphan students from vulnerable families in Jerusalem
EDUCATION
Dar Al-Tifel Al-Arabi Organization was founded in Jerusalem in 1948 by the late Hind Husseini, a pioneer in philanthropy and voluntary work in Palestine. It is a forerunner in community work in Jerusalem, and its services span various sectors including education, orphan care, culture, and heritage. It runs and supervises Dar Al Tifel Al-Arabi elementary and secondary school, a nursery and seven kindergartens, and a boarding section for orphan girl students and social cases. It also manages two cultural centres, the Palestinian Heritage Museum and Dar Isaaf Al-Nashashibi for Culture, Arts, and Literature.
DUAL STUDIES – AL-QUDS UNIVERSITY
- Start of support: 2016
- Purpose of support: Practical training for 5 (3 males and 2 females) students by APIC subsidiaries during their four-year university studies
- Category of beneficiaries: Students of dual studies in the Faculties of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Administration at Al-Quds University
EDUCATION
Dual Study is an educational system that combines theoretical study with practical application. Al-Quds University launched the Dual Studies program in 2015. Dual Studies was designed to contribute to raising the professional level of Palestinian youth and supplying good jobs for students after graduation. Moreover, it aims to bridge the gap between the academic educational outcomes and the needs and requirements of the Palestinian labor market. The program follows a German approach, which focuses on the integration of academic study and linking students with the work environment from the start. This methodology provides students with the opportunity to study at Al-Quds University as well as have the chance to practice in the field of their study at a specialized Palestinian company until they complete their bachelor’s degree.
“The internship at the Palestinian Automobile Company was an exceptional experience that significantly contributed to the development of my professional and personal skills. This opportunity allowed me to gain insight into the automotive sector’s operations, enhance my understanding of technical aspects, operations management, and customer service. Additionally, I had the honour of contributing to the digital transformation project, which broadened my perspective on the importance of technology in business development and efficiency enhancement.
This internship was not just an educational experience but a real opportunity to refine my skills in business development, digital marketing, and customer relationship management.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Dual Studies Program for providing me with this valuable opportunity to combine academic study with practical application, helping me build a strong foundation for my career. I am also deeply grateful to the Palestinian Automobile Company for offering me a supportive environment rich in knowledge and experience.”
Sadin Adi | Dual Studies Program, Al-Quds University | Business Administration Major
INJAZ PALESTINE
- Start of support: 2007
- Purpose of support: Supporting the organization in financing its activities, as well as volunteering the cadres of APIC group to enhance the leadership capabilities of Palestinian youth to contribute to economic development
- Category of beneficiaries: Palestinian school and university students
EDUCATION
INJAZ Palestine is an independent, non-governmental Palestinian organization established in 2007, managed and sponsored by a group of leading Palestinian companies seeking to enhance the capabilities of Palestinian youth to contribute to economic development. INJAZ provides programs delivered by expert volunteers to inspire young people about innovation in the field of project management and entrepreneurship.
INJAZ plays a prominent role in creating innovative economic awareness among youth at the global level, through its active membership with INJAZ Al-Arab Network and Junior Achievement Worldwide.
INJAZ aims to enhance economic opportunities for Palestinian youth by providing a series of educational and economic courses of a practical and academic nature that it implements in Palestinian schools and universities.
INJAZ programs stand out by their ability to develop students’ leadership capabilities, thus accelerating their creativity, preparing them for the business world, and enabling them to manage
knowledge to achieve new paths that reduce unemployment, provide opportunities, and open promising prospects for new entrepreneurial projects.
“Being the only CAPM scholarship recipient from Palestine is an honor and a responsibility. It proves that Palestinian youth can excel globally despite all challenges. This achievement was only possible thanks to INJAZ Palestine’s support in empowering young people. I am proud of this milestone and confident that even greater opportunities lie ahead.”
Student Rayan Nael Saleem – Palestine Technical University Kadoorie
MAHMOUD ABBAS FOUNDATION
- Start of support: 2015
- Purpose of support: Scholarships for Palestinian students in Lebanon
- Category of beneficiaries: Palestinian students in Lebanese universities
EDUCATION
Mahmoud Abbas Foundation is a non-profit organization registered in Palestine and Lebanon, founded in 2011 in response to the difficult situation Palestinian people face in refugee camps in the Diaspora, especially in Lebanon. The foundation helps refugees through three programs: the student’s scholarship program that provides scholarships to Palestinian students, to date, around 12,000 students have benefited from this program; the family interdependence program (Takaful), which provides symbolic aid to around 390 families; and the Palestine program, which provides various educational, health, social, and relief services to families in need, and implements many projects, especially in vulnerable and marginalized areas, which benefits nearly 7,000 beneficiaries annually since 2018.