The King Hussein Foundation (KHF) works to sustain and build upon His Majesty King Hussein's lifelong commitment to peace and sustainable development through programs that promote education and leadership, community development, governance and cross-cultural understanding in Jordan and the Middle East. We achieve our mission by:
·Providing access to innovative education and capacity building to pave the way to progress and human development.
·Empowering disadvantaged individuals directly through loans, grants, and the establishment of income generation enterprises at the grassroots level to combat poverty and unemployment.
·Enhancing sustainable community development and participatory decision-making in Jordan and the region.
·Promoting cross-cultural understanding, tolerance and human rights in cooperation with regional and global institutions.
·Conducting research and making policy recommendations in the fields of social and cultural development, with an emphasis on the well being of women and children.
Spotlight
Excerpts of Her Majesty Queen Noor's interview with Jordan Business, published in the September 2009 Issue Read the interview
The King Hussein Foundation Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary
Amman, Jordan (July 7, 2009) -- Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein participated in a week of events to commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of the King Hussein Foundation. The celebrations commenced with the opening ceremony of the 29th International Arab Children’s Congress on Sunday, and continued with a reception for the King Hussein Foundation’s Jordanian and international partners and staff at Bab Al Salam Palace. Other events included the Foundation’s 13th Jubilee School Graduation ceremony and a gala concert with the Amman Symphony Orchestra at the King Hussein Park.Read the article.
