KAFD launches second cycle of 'Tamkeen' project to support political initiatives

AMMAN — The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) on Sunday launched the second cycle of its "Tamkeen" project to support political initiatives, reinforcing its role as a national institution committed to promoting active political participation in line with Jordan's political modernisation efforts.

According to a KAFD statement, the project targets civil society organisations and non-profit companies engaged in political awareness initiatives.

Selected projects will receive financial support of up to JD20,000, provided they meet certain criteria.

Eligible organisations must be Jordanian, non-governmental, and officially registered, and the proposed projects must be in line with their mission and scope of work.

The initiative aims to raise political awareness, increase youth and women's participation in political life, and cultivate a more dynamic political and party environment at the local level.

It also aims to equip young leaders with the necessary tools for "effective" political engagement and to support initiatives that promote participation in local governance bodies, including municipalities and decentralised bodies.

Organisations interested in applying for funding can submit their applications between February 16 and March 6 via https://join.kafd.jo/.

In its first cycle, Tamkeen supported 10 institutions that focused on raising political awareness and promoting political and partisan engagement among different segments of society.