As part of the third 'Village Dialogues' series, SOS Children’s Villages Jordan hosted H.E. Dr. Abdulraouf Al-Rawabdeh for a dialogue session with children and young people 3

Amman, Jordan – 14 October 2026: SOS Children’s Villages Jordan hosted H.E. Dr. Abdulraouf Al-Rawabdeh for a dialogue session with children and young people in its care from the Amman and Irbid villages. Held at SOS Children’s Village Amman, the session was part of the association’s Village Dialogues series, which brings children and young people together with prominent national figures to learn from their experiences, discuss issues that matter to them, and explore their aspirations for the future.
Eng. Mustafa Al-Weshah, who is the Chair of the Board of Directors; Ms. Rana Al-Zoubi, the National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Jordan; Dr. Zeina Al-Kurdi, Director of Programs at SOS Children’s Village Amman; and a number of board members and administrative staff all welcomed Dr. Al-Rawabdeh.
The visit also included an introduction to the association, including details of its programs and the support it offers to children, young people, and families. Dr. Al-Rawabdeh toured the village in order to gain a better understanding of daily life and the supportive environment which allows children to grow, develop their potential, and go on to build independent futures. The association also outlined its plans and forthcoming projects.

Investing in People: The Foundation of National Progress
During the session, Dr. Al-Rawabdeh reflected on important events from his childhood and his educational and professional life. He stressed the need for a commitment to study and to one's job, for constantly improving one's skills and abilities, and for identifying and taking advantage of opportunities. He made it clear that a person's real worth is shown in the work they do, in their achievements, and in their creativity.

:Addressing the children and young people, he said
You are cherished by your native land and by the Hashemite leadership; even though you have at times been treated unfairly by life, the country is still yours, for you are its children and it looks after you and cares for you since you will be the future developers in all areas of life.

There was a lot of active participation during the session, with children and young people expressing their opinions and raising questions concerning the future. The discussions included a variety of topics such as national identity and citizenship; the importance of taking part in public life and in making decisions; and education, employment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Al-Rawabdeh also stressed the need to strengthen a common sense of belonging and to acknowledge the role that young people play in shaping society and its future.
The visit came to an end with a meeting being held with families from the Gaza Strip who are benefiting from the Care and Recovery Project for Children and Families in Gaza at SOS Children’s Village Amman; in this meeting Dr. Al-Rawabdeh stated Jordan's solidarity with Gaza and underlined the close relations between the Jordanian and Palestinian peoples.

The dialogue session shows SOS Children’s Villages Jordan's continued dedication to setting up safe and meaningful opportunities for dialogue and the sharing of experiences, so that children and young people can be heard and be given the confidence in their own potential. It also highlights the importance of learning from national leaders in order to promote citizenship, a sense of responsibility and active participation, and to enable children and young people to help shape their own futures and play a part in building a more cohesive and inclusive society.