The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jordan unveiled the ‘Youth Grow’ program, a five-year, $25-million initiative to increase economic community engagement and economic opportunities for youth. The announcement came during an event hosted by USAID on Saturday celebrating International Youth Day, with the participation of entrepreneurs and young leaders from all over the Kingdom. USAID/Jordan Mission Director Leslie Reed also unveiled the new music video for the song, ‘Hear Me’, performed by Jordanian singer Saif Safadi. The song captures the unstoppable spirit, determination, and visionary mindset embodied by young people pursuing their dreams in Jordan. The music video for ‘Hear Me’ showcases a diverse group of young entrepreneurs including robotics coach Abdulkareem Al Zyoud, media photographer Islam Al Kayed, youth activist Khaled Al Zawaidah, local tour guide Sewar Al Fauori, cultural entrepreneur Hussein Al Saket, artist Bulqees Al-Abbadi, and filmmaker Bayan Sabra who are helping inspire others with their determination to succeed. All of the featured entrepreneurs worked in partnership with USAID during their career development, according to a USAID statement on Sunday. Through Youth Grow, USAID is continuing its support to young people, affirmed the statement. The project is designed to increase access to high-quality career planning information and economic opportunities; strengthen youth leadership and youth-supporting civil society organizations; and strengthen Government of Jordan systems to adopt and implement pro-employment policies for youth and to mobilize resources and innovative investments to support youth start-ups, enterprises, and job-creation programs. “Youth Grow is not just an initiative,” Reed said. “It is a call to action and, together, we will foster an environment where the growth, development, and success of youth in Jordan are at the forefront of our program priorities. Young people are the driving force behind the positive transformation that Jordan seeks to achieve, and it is their potential that will shape a brighter tomorrow.” The Youth Grow activity, funded under the auspices of the U.S.-Jordan memorandum of understanding for economic development, is part of the United States’ commitment to helping Jordan further develop its economy and empower its youth.
Source: Jordan News Agency