The American University of Madaba (AUM) signed a cooperation agreement with Aoun National Cultural Association on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to promote environmental awareness and engage students in initiatives that support sustainable development and community service.

The agreement was signed by AUM President Professor Adi Arida and the Society’s Administrative Board Chairman, Mr. Asaad Al-Azzam. Areas of cooperation include waste collection and sorting initiatives, awareness activities, workshops, and dialogue sessions aimed at encouraging sound environmental practices and strengthening students’ sense of social and national responsibility.

Professor Arida emphasized the importance of partnerships with national institutions in connecting academic knowledge with practical experience and community service, while giving students opportunities to help address environmental challenges. He also expressed AUM’s readiness to contribute its academic resources and faculty expertise to joint initiatives and cultivate a culture of sustainability and volunteerism among young people.

Mr. Al-Azzam expressed his pride in partnering with AUM, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts between national and academic institutions to protect the environment, conserve resources, and reduce waste. He noted that the partnership would expand youth participation in volunteer work and translate environmental awareness into practical action that benefits the community.

The Society’s Deputy Chairman, Major General Dawoud Pasha Hakouz, expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and the AUM’s willingness to cooperate. He commended AUM’s student initiatives and its role in encouraging young people to take an active part in community service while strengthening their sense of belonging and national responsibility.

Attending the signing ceremony on behalf of the Society were His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Al-Ghoul, Major General Saleh Pasha Al-Ababneh, Engineer Mohammad Al-Khatib, Ms. Samira Al-Awamleh, attorney Lana Bani Hani, Mr. Ayman Al-Falouji, Ms. Samar Haddadin, and Ms. Maysoun Al-Daboubi. AUM was represented by Dr. Ahmad Ababneh, Assistant to the President for Academic Affairs, and Professor Fares Khoury, a faculty member in the Faculty of Science.

The agreement forms part of AUM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its national partnerships and connect its educational mission with its responsibility toward the environment and society through initiatives that enable students to apply their knowledge and skills in service of their communities.