Issued by the Catholic Center for Studies and Media - Jordan. Editor-in-chief Fr. Rif'at Bader - موقع أبونا abouna.org

Published on Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Caritas Jordan holds seminar on “Social Change Through Sport”
The seminar reflects on the ongoing efforts of Caritas Jordan and its partners to promote social change by empowering individuals and strengthening the values of participation, solidarity, and equal opportunities.
caritasjordan.org.jo :

Caritas Jordan, in cooperation with Caritas France (Secours Catholique), with the support of the French Development Agency (AFD), and in partnership with Zaha Cultural Center, has organized a local seminar titled, “Social Change Through Sport”, under the theme “Sport for All”, bringing together representatives of partner organizations and relevant stakeholders.

 

The seminar, moderated by Mr. Haitham Al-Baroudi, opened with remarks by H.E. Bishop Iyad Twal, Vice President of Caritas Jordan, who emphasized the importance of sport in promoting human values, solidarity, and acceptance of others, as well as its role in building more inclusive and cohesive communities.

 

Mr. Yves Guicquero, Regional Director of the French Development Agency (AFD), also highlighted the role of sport in fostering social inclusion, youth empowerment, and community cohesion. He commended the collaboration between Caritas Jordan and its French partners, emphasizing the importance of youth participation in achieving the project's objectives.

 

The seminar highlighted key project achievements and lessons learned through presentations and participants’ experiences. It also featured interactive discussions and working groups that explored challenges and opportunities related to inclusive sport, resulting in recommendations to sustain the project's impact and expand community participation.

 

The seminar reflects on the ongoing efforts of Caritas Jordan and its partners to promote social change by empowering individuals and strengthening the values of participation, solidarity, and equal opportunities.