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 programmeGreen Forward
The southern Mediterranean neighbourhood faces significant challenges, including high unemployment rates, bureaucratic hurdles, and vulnerability to climate change. Traditional businesses…
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active programmeMaharat for Tourism
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active programmeSkills Training Education Programme (STEP)
Employability and jobs are very important, but quality and decent jobs are scarce commodities, especially in Lebanon and Jordan which…
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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 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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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…
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inactive 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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inactive 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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inactive 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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inactive programmeTadamon
The Tadamon programme, supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) aims to contribute to the immediate and medium-term efforts to…
“A small kitchen idea, now a sustainable venture”
- Location
- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
“Old-school farming on vast lands isn’t sustainable anymore”
- Location
- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
“Simplify medical record management for everyone”
- Location
- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
“Governments must prioritise e-waste recycling”
- Location
- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
“Rather than being dependent, we can be valuable assets”
- Location
- Jordan
- Services
- SME Coaching
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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NewsSPARK contributes to advancing green and circular economy at Green Forward’s regional event
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NewsGreen Forward: Key Insights from the Regional Launch Event on Green and Circular Economy
On 28 April 2025, SPARK participates in the Green Forward Regional Event in Amman, Jordan. The event is organised by…
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NewsThe EU, SPARK, UNIDO, and Expertise France set a vision for a green economy in the Southern Mediterranean region through the“Green Forward” initiative
As part of the IGNITE conference in Amman, Expertise France, SPARK, UNIDO, and the European Union introduced the Green Forward…
