Amman, June 4 (Petra) — Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness
Princess Taghrid Muhammad, the Princess Taghrid Institute for
Development and Training on Wednesday evening launched Jordan’s first
comprehensive statistical report on children with disabilities.

During an annual ceremony, which brought together government
officials, representatives of international organizations, and
strategic partners, the Director General of the Institute, Aghadeer
Jweihan, stated the report covers the period from 2021 to 2025 and
encompasses children aged 2 and older across the Kingdom’s
governorates.

She said the report provides accurate and comprehensive data on
disability prevalence among age groups not included in school-based
statistics, supporting evidence-based planning, decision-making, and
the development of services for children with disabilities.

Jweihan noted that the report was prepared as part of the Institute’s
commitments announced during the World Disability Summit
(Amman-Berlin), reflecting its continued efforts to support the
rights of persons with disabilities and promote their inclusion in
society.

She outlined the Institute’s most significant programs and projects
implemented locally and internationally from June 2025 to May 2026,
highlighting their impact on social and economic empowerment,
education, health care, and support for vulnerable groups.

The Institute also launched the “My Craft, My Sustainability” project
in partnership with Epic Factory and the Ministry of Labor. The
initiative aims to establish micro-satellite sewing units in remote
areas and villages, creating sustainable employment opportunities for
women through flexible work arrangements of three days per week while
ensuring social security coverage.

According to the Institute, the project will initially be implemented
at its branch in Safawi, with plans to expand to additional locations
in northern and southern governorates, further supporting the
economic empowerment of women in local communities.

Representing the Minister of Labor, Reham Issawi said the initiative
offers a practical model for increasing women’s participation in the
labor market, particularly in remote areas and underserved
communities where transportation challenges and distance from
workplaces remain significant barriers.

She added that the project reflects effective cooperation between the
private sector and civil society organizations by providing formal
employment opportunities linked to social security coverage,
improving household incomes, supporting the garment industry through
the expansion of a qualified Jordanian workforce, and encouraging
investment in areas facing developmental challenges.

The ceremony concluded with a reaffirmation of the Institute’s
commitment to expanding its development and humanitarian programs and
strengthening local and international partnerships in support of
sustainable development and the empowerment of vulnerable groups
across the Kingdom.

//Petra// AJ