Amman: Minister of Social Development Wafaa Bani Mustafa and German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan visited the Makani Center, affiliated with the Islamic Center Charity Association, to review its programs and integrated service delivery mechanisms.
According to Jordan News Agency, Bani Mustafa emphasized the partnership with Germany in supporting key social development programs, particularly the Makani initiative. This initiative is carried out in cooperation with the United Nations Children's Fund across community development centers under the Ministry, as well as through national partner institutions. She noted the Ministry's efforts to embed the Makani program within the National Social Protection Strategy (2025-2033) to institutionalize services, ensure sustainability, and advance a development model based on effective international partnerships aligned with national priorities of human capital development and social equity.
The minister stated that the program signifies a transition toward integrated social protection systems, combining education, child protection, psychosocial support, and life skills development to enhance long-term developmental outcomes.
German Minister Reem Alabali Radovan noted that the Makani centers provide safe, inclusive environments for children to access learning and support services, build social connections, and develop new skills. She highlighted the program's role in fostering social cohesion by bringing together Jordanian and Syrian children in a shared learning environment. She further added that Germany's support reflects the program's complementary role to formal education systems and its contribution to addressing educational gaps and promoting mental well-being.
Matthias Schmidt-Rosen, Country Director of the German Development Bank (KfW) office in Amman, stated that Germany's support through KfW underscores its commitment to strengthening social stability and sustainable development in Jordan, highlighting the importance of investing in children and youth.
UNICEF Representative in Jordan Marc Rubin described the Makani program as a scalable global model for integrated service delivery, stressing the importance of sustained cooperation with national institutions to maximize impact.
During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the center's services, which include early childhood development, remedial education, child protection, and adolescent skills development programs.