Amman: His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, the Regent, and the Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Generations For Peace, patronized a dinner hosted by the organization to celebrate its receipt of the inaugural Count Jacques Rogge Award, becoming the first organization worldwide to receive the prestigious international honor. According to Jordan News Agency, the event was attended by HRH Princess Zeina Al Faisal, HRH Princess Ayah bint Faisal, and HRH Princess Sara bint Faisal, along with ministers, senior officials, representatives of donor agencies, and strategic partners. Prince Faisal expressed his pride and appreciation for receiving the global award, acknowledging the dedication and efforts of the Generations For Peace team. He extended his gratitude to attendees, partners, and supporters for their commitment to the organization's mission, emphasizing that peace requires sustainable community development and the empowerment of young people. Generations For Peace CEO Lama Hattab stated that the international recognition reflects the success of the Jordanian Hashemite vision for youth empowerment and serves as an incentive for future achievements. The event included a presentation of the organization's new 2026-2028 strategic plan, focusing on empowering young leaders and building resilient and equitable communities. The plan's pillars include education for peacebuilding, community empowerment, and environmental peacebuilding. The evening concluded with a reaffirmation of Generations For Peace's commitment to transforming this international recognition into sustainable impact. Prince Faisal formally received the first Count Jacques Rogge Award during a ceremony in Ghent, Belgium. The award acknowledges the organization's pioneering approach, especially its use of sport as a tool for peacebuilding. Founded in Jordan, Generations For Peace has gained international recognition and is ranked 24th globally among the top 200 non-governmental and social-benefit organizations.
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