Where We Work

Jordan

Overview

NEF has worked continuously in Jordan since 1937, concentrating initially on vocational training, literacy, agriculture and rural development.  In 1971, the late King Hussein awarded us the prestigious Star of the Second Order for our contributions to Jordan in economic and social development.

NEF is registered as an international NGO with the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development.  We have a staff of six in its Amman office and an extensive network of local consultants and development partners with whom we have worked for many years.

NEF is known in Jordan for its support of local NGOS, approach to institutional capacity building, and work in micro-finance, fish farming, and increasingly water and environmental issues. Over 20 years ago, NEF developed and piloted a community-based credit (CBC) methodology in Jordan which has since been expanded to provide technical training and support services as well as capital inputs to small community groups, larger JNGOs, donors, and related regulatory agencies—not only in Jordan, but throughout the Middle East. NEF has on-going relationships with more than 200 local NGOS, including social societies, cooperatives, civic clubs, and youth groups.