Her Highness Princess Alia bint Al Hussein, Executive Director of Princess Alia Foundation, and Professor Islam Massad, President of Yarmouk University, signed a memorandum of understanding between the two sides aiming for cooperation in achieving sustainable development and enhancing social responsibility in issues related to women.
Her Highness Princess Alia stressed the importance of cooperation and partnership between the Foundation and Yarmouk University since Yarmouk has always been distinguished by scientific leadership and community service. Her Highness added that the Foundation appreciates signing memorandum due to its great value in various fields, especially women, sustainable job opportunities, and the environment. She then indicated that the mission of Princess Alia Foundation is better summarized in terms of influencing the civil society and all partners and relevant parties through charitable work and social responsibility.
Massad said that Yarmouk University, based on the philosophy of its mission, is always trying to expand its network of relationships with national institutions that are active in social and community service, indicating that the Princess Alia Foundation is at the forefront of these leading Jordanian institutions at the level of women, social and volunteer work. He added that the memorandum of understanding gains its great importance from its role in contextualizing the interactive work conducted by the University in favor of the Jordanian society and population.
He also stated that Yarmouk University is ready to deploy its capabilities and the expertise of its cadres in the service of Princess Alia Foundation and its goals, programs, and activities. He then pointed to the efforts of Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, its vision through scientific leadership in the field of social research and Jordanian women's studies, and its effective contribution to building a society characterized by greater diversity, democracy, and respect for human rights, where women can enjoy equal opportunities and means of advancement in various aspects of life.
The memorandum, which was signed by the Director of Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women’s Studies at Yarmouk University, Dr. Batoul Al-Muhaisen, stipulated that the Foundation is allowed to use the University’s facilities and human resources and seek assistance from its expertise and educational staff to implement activities and programs that target female students and contribute to developing their abilities. It also stipulated the provision of the names of female students who wish to participate as volunteers or trainees in the Foundation’s programs and projects.
