Partners For Good

Partners for Good (PfG) is a Jordanian non-profit organization seeking a viable way to implement the learning and methodologies that have been cumulated through successful programs over the past 20 years in child protection, youth empowerment, good governance and workforce development.

7th Circle, Al-Hashim Complex, 3rd floor,
Masoud Bin Nasser St.,
P.O. Box: 850080, Postal Code: 11185,
Amman, Jordan.

T: +962 6 5824641
F: +962 6 5824651
E: info@pfg-jo.org

+962-6-5824-641 info@pfg-jo.org

Local Partnership for Tourism Development “SHAMS”

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Duration: November 2019 – October 2022
Funded by: The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Jordan

Through its past and current programs, PfG assessed that the existence of untapped potential in economic development through invaluable tourism opportunities in the areas of Ma’an and the Dead Sea. These areas represent some of the most economically active communities.

In line with Sustainable Development Goals 1, 5, 8, and 9, PfG seeks to:

  1. Establish sustainable integration of local communities within touristic value chains, exploiting present touristic traffic.
  1. Help local stakeholders to co-create and form linkages and partnerships to spur job creation, income generation activities.
  1. Develop rigorous programs to enhance local capacities for women, youth and farmers towards skills-based enterprise and job opportunities.

In the Dead Sea area, PfG is focusing on developing and enriching leisure opportunities, untapped tourism services and high-quality food production. This will involve conducting targeted trainings, mentorship and providing support to women, farmers and youth as well as creating linkages and partnerships within hotel value chains.

In Ma’an, PfG is creating employment opportunities through revitalizing desert tourism experiences, such as desert festivals, Jordanian heritage arts, food, services and sports. In order to engage directly with the wider local community in both areas, environmental and social impact solutions will be implemented to tackle food waste issues and encourage responsible tourism. In addition, festivals and cultural events with the involvement of small local businesses, heritage artists, musicians, crafts, food providers, media, filming industry, young talents and community-based organizations (CBOs) will be planned in both locations.

The project will directly benefit 250 women & youth By extension 1500+ individuals.

Social impact activities organized in partnership with hotels will benefit another 500 households within the Dead Sea area.

PfG is building partnerships with more than 10 community-based organizations, 5 municipalities, the business sector and link with global media and social media tourism outlets.

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