SOS Children's Villages Jordan has signed a cooperation agreement with Integrated Automotive for the second consecutive year with the aim of providing support and training to a group of young men and women as part of the Association's Youth Development Program (YouthCan). The agreement aims to build their capacities, skills, and prepare them for independent living.
The agreement was signed by Rana AlZoubi, National Director of SOS Children's Villages Jordan, and Ahed Al Sokhn, General Manager of Integrated Automotive. Under the agreement, financial support will be provided for the youth camp, which will launch its second edition in the coming months. Additionally, training opportunities will be provided for a group of young men and women from the three villages in Amman, Irbid, and Aqaba, within the framework of the "YouthCan" program. The training will include practical exercises, guidance, and training to equip the youth and help them compete in the job market.
AlZoubi expressed her delight in renewing the agreement, affirming that the support resulting from this agreement will broaden the horizons for the youth, enrich their life experiences, develop their academic and practical skills, and promote positive values among them.
Ahed Al Sokhn, the General Manager of Integrated Automotive, expressed pride in this partnership, stating: "We take pride in our partnership with SOS Children's Villages Jordan. We have witnessed the positive impact we achieved together through our previous collaboration, and we look forward to supporting more young people and developing their life and practical skills in the upcoming period."
It's worth noting that SOS Children's Villages Jordan provides alternative care for children and youth who lack parental care or are at risk of losing it, and supports youth till the age of 24 helping them reach independence. What distinguishes its care model is providing integrated care for children and youth, by covering all their needs including care, accommodation, education & skills, protection & social inclusion, food security, physical health, livelihood, and social & emotional wellbeing. The association is guided by the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care for Children and the Convention on the Rights of the Child issued by the United Nations. The Association also aligns its efforts with the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, where the goals of the United Nations for sustainable development come within the focus of the its work and strategy.
Integrated Automotive Company, one of the subsidiaries of Nuqul Group, established in 2008 as the authorized agent for a number of international brands such as the German brand MAN Truck & Bus, Boali Forklifts, Hangcha Forklifts & Handling Tools and Volkswagen Truck & Bus.