RDPP Middle East

27/09/2026

24/09/2026

Why strengthening governance and active engagement in cooperatives is important and supported by the RDPP Middle East partner Tamkeen for legal aid and human rights👇

لا يمكن تحقيق حوكمة حقيقية داخل الجمعيات التعاونية دون مشاركة فاعلة من الأعضاء، فالعضو ليس مجرد مستفيد من خدمات الجمعية، بل شريك في نجاحها وتطويرها.
وتسهم المشاركة في اجتماعات الهيئة العامة، وانتخابات مجالس الإدارة، ومناقشة الخطط المستقبلية، في تعزيز الديمقراطية الداخلية وضمان أن تعكس القرارات احتياجات الأعضاء الفعلية.
كما يوفر التحول الرقمي فرصاً جديدة لتوسيع المشاركة، من خلال تسهيل الوصول إلى المعلومات وتعزيز التواصل بين الإدارة والأعضاء.
Effective governance within cooperatives cannot be achieved without the active participation of members. A member is not merely a beneficiary of the cooperative’s services but a partner in its success and development.
Participation in general assembly meetings, board elections, and discussions on future plans strengthens internal democracy and ensures that decisions reflect members’ actual needs.
Digital transformation also provides new opportunities to broaden participation by facilitating access to information and strengthening communication between management and members.


RDPP Middle East

21/09/2026

لا يقتصر أثر الجمعيات التعاونية الزراعية على النشاط الاقتصادي فقط، بل تمتد أدوارها لتصبح جزءاً من منظومة التنمية المحلية في المناطق الريفية.
فالتعاونيات تسهم في خلق فرص العمل، وتعزيز المشاركة المجتمعية، ودعم المشاريع الصغيرة، وتوفير مساحات للتعاون وتبادل الخبرات بين أفراد المجتمع المحلي.
وتعني الحوكمة في هذا السياق أن تعمل الجمعية بمسؤولية تجاه مجتمعها، وأن تحقق توازناً بين الاستدامة الاقتصادية والأثر الاجتماعي، لتصبح مؤسسة تنموية حقيقية تخدم الإنسان والمكان.
The impact of agricultural cooperatives is not limited to economic activity; their role also extends to the broader local development system in rural areas.
Cooperatives contribute to creating employment opportunities, promoting community participation, supporting small enterprises, and providing spaces for cooperation and the exchange of knowledge among members of local communities.
In this context, governance means that cooperatives act responsibly towards their communities and strike a balance between economic sustainability and social impact, enabling them to become genuine development institutions that serve both people and their communities


RDPP Middle East

15/09/2026

𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭. 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐩. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧. Participants who had been hesitant to take the stage were suddenly giving it a go. Others were jumping in with ideas, challenging a point or giving it another try.

That was the room yesterday in Amman, as colleagues from across the RDPP partnership in Jordan pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones.

The RDPP workshop focused on strengthening storytelling through public speaking and AI, with an ambition to bring the strongest stories from RDPP partners’ work with Syrian refugees and host communities to wider audiences.

So, what did we actually do?

𝐖𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞. Partners worked on finding the strongest stories within their work, sharpening the message and bringing those stories to life for wider audiences.

𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Who are we speaking to? What do they care about? Add what do we want them to remember, feel or do?

𝐖𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. We discussed the opportunities and pitfalls of AI, and demonstrated journalistic tools for finding the human in the story.

Expect to hear and read more stories from RDPP partners across Jordan in the months ahead. Stories that bring the work to life, show what it means for Syrian refugees and host communities, and help give the programme the wider visibility its work deserves.

Follow RDPP and our partners on LinkedIn for more on our work in Jordan and Lebanon.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/regional-development-and-protection-program/?viewAsMember=true

13/09/2026

Your Opportunity to Regularize Your Legal Work Status

Don't Miss the Opportunity
All exemptions and facilitations are available only during the official regularization period.
Once the deadline has passed, you may no longer be eligible to benefit from these measures.

Take advantage of the opportunity and benefit from the grace period granted to regularize the status of non-Jordanian workers in violation of labour regulations until 30 September 2026. Make sure to complete the required procedures with the competent official authorities.

For information and legal guidance, you can contact the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) through:

Phone: +962 6 461 7477
Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Hotline: 0777387221

This message is intended for general awareness purposes only and does not replace consultation with the competent official authorities.

To read the guide: https://renaissancestrategiccenter.com/publications/procedures-for-the-regularization-and-rectification-of-the-status-of-non-jordanian-workers-in-violation-legal-questions-and-answers-guide/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS4SEdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExVWlYV2hjQkRSQW1uNFhxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrZbDSChGdjPm-QiR-esRiNTljmSdu2jd2HF-7752GVhRsZElBD19x5kxc-L_aem_fyk-F-ahmI1YuCRaydcdjQ

RDPP Middle East

10/09/2026

Under IRC project (Combating Child Labor in Lebanon through a Household Centered Approach and Targeted Advocacy project) funded by The European Regional Development & Protection programme (RDPP). IRC partner SAWA provided support for safe space for children in collaboration with Al Merj Municipality in Bekaa.

This community initiative is part of Social Behavioral Change (SBC) approach that focuses on transforming deeply rooted societal norms and behaviors on child labour and raise awareness by engaging with different stakeholders. SAWA team mobilized community members to lead localized actions that address immediate challenges, fostering ownership and sustainability towards safer environment for children.
IRC with the SAWA Group in Bekaa and SHIFT in North are providing comprehensive protection and livelihoods services for families with working children to mitigate the risks of worst form of child labour through provision of case management services including psychosocial support, parenting skills, cash and referrals to Livelihoods opportunities.

06/09/2026

لا يمكن تحقيق حوكمة حقيقية داخل الجمعيات التعاونية دون مشاركة فاعلة من الأعضاء، فالعضو ليس مجرد مستفيد من خدمات الجمعية، بل شريك في نجاحها وتطويرها.
وتسهم المشاركة في اجتماعات الهيئة العامة، وانتخابات مجالس الإدارة، ومناقشة الخطط المستقبلية، في تعزيز الديمقراطية الداخلية وضمان أن تعكس القرارات احتياجات الأعضاء الفعلية.
كما يوفر التحول الرقمي فرصاً جديدة لتوسيع المشاركة، من خلال تسهيل الوصول إلى المعلومات وتعزيز التواصل بين الإدارة والأعضاء.
Effective governance within cooperatives cannot be achieved without the active participation of members. A member is not merely a beneficiary of the cooperative’s services but a partner in its success and development.
Participation in general assembly meetings, board elections, and discussions on future plans strengthens internal democracy and ensures that decisions reflect members’ actual needs.
Digital transformation also provides new opportunities to broaden participation by facilitating access to information and strengthening communication between management and members.


RDPP Middle East

30/08/2026

"وجود الجمعية التعاونية وفر علينا الكثير من التكاليف، لكن الأهم أنها علمتنا أن العمل الجماعي يحتاج إلى قواعد واضحة وعدالة بين الجميع. عندما يشعر كل عضو بأن صوته مسموع، يصبح نجاح الجمعية نجاحاً للجميع."
– مزارع وعضو في جمعية تعاونية زراعية
“Being part of the cooperative has saved us a great deal in costs. More importantly, it has taught us that collective action requires clear rules and fairness for everyone. When each member feels that their voice is heard, the cooperative’s success becomes a success shared by all.”
— Farmer and member of an agricultural cooperative


RDPP Middle East

25/08/2026

Taking Children Back to School. Opening doors to a brighter future!
Save the Children Jordan

16/08/2026