Amman: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II met with the winners of the 2024 edition of the Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Service. The meeting took place at Al Husseiniya Palace, where the Crown Prince praised the award winners for their initiatives that are impacting Jordanian society in various fields.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Crown Prince engaged in discussions with the winners about their initiatives and future plans. He encouraged them to share ideas on how to further develop the award program. The winners expressed their appreciation for the Crown Prince's focus on voluntary services, highlighting his support which has empowered them to implement community service initiatives.
His Royal Highness launched the Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Service, along with the Jordanian Volunteerism Charter, on International Volunteer Day in 2021. The award is managed under the Ministry of Youth, in partnership with the Crown Prince Foundation and UNICEF. It aims to promote a culture of volunteering and social responsibility, recognizing outstanding volunteer efforts that positively impact local communities and contribute to sustainable development.
The award encompasses volunteer initiatives across various fields, including social, health, education, sports, culture, arts, environment, tourism, entrepreneurship, and innovation. It recognizes the top three winners in four main categories: Best Individual Volunteer Work, Best Volunteer Team, Best Volunteer Project for Non-Profit Organisations, and Best Volunteer Project for Corporations.