With around 1.4 million Syrian and 75,000 Iraqi refugees living in Jordan, unemployment rates in the country are high. Despite this, around 70% of the workforce is employed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which means the potential for growth is strong. With help from local partners, SPARK provides higher (vocational) education opportunities to Syrian and Jordanian young people, and is bridging the employment gap for graduates with a strong internship programme connected to private sector companies. SPARK is also supporting SMEs to grow and expand, creating jobs for the next generation of youth.
Programmes in this location
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active programmeAccess to Education for Employment
SPARK, the Islamic Development Bank and the Sheikh Abdullah Al Nouri Charity Society support Syrian youth in Syrian Interim Government…
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active programmeEconomic Resilience through COVID-19
In order to safeguard jobs, during and after the coronavirus crisis, SPARK and the Qatar Fund for Development are extending…
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active programmeFrom Innovation to Creation
The From Innovation to Creation programme strengthens innovation through supporting cluster cooperation and start-up ecosystems in the Southern Neighbourhood countries….
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active programmeHigher Education Services (HES)
SPARK is the largest provider of scholarships for Syrian refugees in the Middle East. The HES programme started by responding…
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active programmeInternships and work for Syrian youth
SPARK and the Dutch National Postcode Lottery are creating new routes for youth to enter employment or entrepreneurship.
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active programmeJobs and Perspectives
Finding a stable job or starting a business is a huge challenge for young people in the Middle East, especially…
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active programmeMarket-driven Curriculum for Education and Jobs
Our programme with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development develops new curricula, boosts entrepreneurship and places 150 student…
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active programmeSkills Training Education Programme (STEP)
The Islamic Development Bank, Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair – Refugee Education Fund and SPARK have developed a 2-year regional programme…
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active programmeTadamon
The Tadamon programme, supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) aims to contribute to the immediate and medium-term efforts to…
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inactive programmeEntrepreneurship and Business Development Activities (EBDA)
EBDA, meaning ‘begin’ in Arabic, supports Syrian entrepreneurship in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan by guiding young Syrian refugees to start…
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inactive programmeImproving Employment Opportunities (IEO)
Jordan hosts the second highest share of refugees (per capita) in the world. Therefore, SPARK promotes job creation in Jordan…
“We’re making Jordan greener, healthier, and more sustainable.”
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- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
“I realise Jordan’s potential as an industrial hub”
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- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
“I was suddenly both a farmer and engineer”
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- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
“Digital platforms are revolutionising the way we do business”
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- Jordan
- Services
- Cooperative Support
- SME Coaching
“It’s not just a product; it’s a whole story”
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- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
- Cooperative Support
Opening pathways to employment
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300MSMEs Supported
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832Scholarships Provided
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1034Internships Offered
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4693Youth Trained
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623Graduated
News about Jordan
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Report2022 Annual Report
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EventStreet art murals in Amman celebrates entrepreneurs with sustainable missions
To celebrate entrepreneurs united by their passion for creating green solutions, SPARK and the Qatar Fund for Development have launched…
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NewsHow do refugee artisans grow their businesses through e-commerce?
In a world marred by displacement and adversity, Aya and Mahmoud, Syrian refugees residing in Jordan, have defied the odds…
