Abdullah Al Jbour is founder of the Citizenship Center in Jordan, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting citizenship values in the Middle East and North Africa. Mr. Al Jbour previously worked as a trainer and consultant for international organizations in the fields of civic education, digital transformation and political literacy. He has authored several books and studies on identity, citizenship, democratic transformation and has been honored with the "Youth Ambassador for Peace" by the World Peace Federation and the Youth and Students for Peace organization.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Enhancing the Digital Transformation of Civil Society Institutions in Jordan

This project enhanced digital participation of women and youth in remote and impoverished areas of Jordan. Through a series of workshop sessions, participants received training on active citizenship skills, digital transformation, and podcasts. Special emphasis was placed on leveraging the podcast industry as a means of amplifying voices and fostering meaningful dialogue in civil society. Following project completion, several participants created digital blogs and podcast episodes to showcase their institutions and discuss citizenship and civic engagement.

“Podcasts have become the most powerful means of raising people’s voices.” - Project Partner 

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Abdullah participated in the IVLP Project NGO Management, organized by the U.S. Department of State and the American Council for International Education in partnership with the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, WorldBoston, and Global Ties Detroit.

U.S. Communities Visited

Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Manchester, NH

"Through my experience in the IVLP program, I have learned how civil society organizations can play a significant role in amplifying people's voices and fostering trust and the common good between individuals and the state." - Abdullah Al Jbour

Country: Jordan

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