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Aspiring Youth Filmmakers in Amman Film their Independent Short Movie “An Olive Branch”
Amman, May 1, 2024: This week, youth participants in the Filmi Programme, in collaboration with filmmakers from Ireland and Jordan, join the filming sessions of their own independent short film titled "An Olive Branch". With the support of the Irish Ministry of...
Riadati: Generations For Peace Sport sessions offer a gateway to displacement-affected children
A translation of a report published by the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Mohammad: “I like Riadati sessions, when I fall on the grass, I don't get hurt, and I don't have to look around for cars when I’m playing.” Born into the shadows of displacement in Jordan, Mohammad,...
Addressing Refugee Crises | Youth PLUS: Peacebuilding and Leadership
By Aya Albadarneh, Generations For Peace Throughout her journey in the Youth PLUS Programme, our colleague Aya Albadarneh shares reflections about her experiences and insights, shaped by connecting with youth leaders across Europe to train them on GFP’s Sport For...
Generations For Peace Marks Five Years of Net Zero Carbon Emissions Amid Global Concerns
In a remarkable milestone for environmental sustainability, Generations For Peace (GFP), a non-governmental organisation with headquarters in Jordan, is celebrating five years of maintaining a Net Zero Carbon footprint. Amid escalating global concerns over...
Mawj Podcast
The story of Mawj In July of last year, a group of youth climate activists and personnel from community and Jordanian universities radio stations came together at the Generations For Peace (GFP) Headquarters for a boot camp aimed at enhancing their podcast content...
Riadati in The Life of a Schoolgirl
Doaa: “Isolation does not mean that a person doesn't exist”. In the southern Jordanian governorate of Al Karak, thirteen-year-old Duaa eagerly awaits Mondays and Wednesdays each week with passion and anticipation. On those days, Duaa, along with her classmates, warmly...
Riadati Journey: A Tale of Confidence and Emotional Stability
Salah: “It doesn't matter who wins or loses; what matters is the collective feeling of contentment.” Salah's life, at the age of 13, differs from that of his peers at school and in the neighbourhood. He spends his holidays and free time assisting his father, who owns...
Riadati… A Unique Dimension of Physical Education.
Anas: "This time, I trained my students to instil values and build their characters." It appears that Physical Education (PE) teachers receive a lion’s share of love and harmony from their students, setting them apart from other educators. This closely describes what...
Sports for Northeastern Volunteering: Nora and Faisal paving their way to inspiration in between Makeshift Tents
In a small village west of the Al-Mafraq Governorate, in the Northeastern part of Jordan, a haven stands for hundreds of thousands who were forced to leave their homes over the past decade, where Nora and Faisal reside. Nora, a 19-year-old Syrian, embodies the...
Breaking Barriers for Peace: UN Security Council Resolution 2250 and Youth-Led Peacebuilding in Jordan
In December of 2015, the UN Security Council, under the visionary leadership of Jordan, made history by unanimously adopting the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2250. This ground-breaking resolution marks a significant milestone in recognising the immense value...