Ramallah – Bank of Jordan has renewed its membership with Taawon, providing generous support for its various programs as part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development in Palestinian communities.
Since 2015, Bank of Jordan has strengthened its partnership with Taawon, recognizing the organization’s vital role and the impact of its programs across the West Bank, including Jerusalem, Gaza, the 1948 territories, and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.
Seif Issa, CEO of Bank of Jordan in Palestine, emphasized that this renewal builds upon years of collaboration, including the bank’s sponsorship of Taawon’s annual calendar, whose proceeds support women’s and youth empowerment initiatives.
He highlighted the bank’s ongoing engagement with Palestinian society and its commitment to supporting projects that foster sustainable development. Issa also commended Taawon’s contributions to empowering women and youth, preserving Palestinian heritage and identity, and promoting culture through its educational, cultural, and community development programs, including the revitalization of historic towns, as well as its humanitarian and relief efforts in Gaza.
On behalf of Taawon, Dr. Tareq Emtairah, Director General, expressed appreciation for the decade-long partnership with Bank of Jordan, acknowledging the bank’s role in supporting Taawon’s development programs.
Dr. Emtairah stressed the importance of private sector contributions to Taawon’s work, stating that the bank’s annual support is particularly valuable as it is unrestricted, allowing Taawon to plan and implement innovative programs that benefit Palestinians across all its areas of operation.
About Bank of Jordan and Taawon
Bank of Jordan was among the first financial institutions to establish a presence in Palestine after 1994, offering distinguished banking services and supporting various economic sectors. The bank has actively contributed to the local economy and, through its corporate social responsibility efforts, has supported numerous humanitarian, development, and sustainability initiatives.
Taawon, a non-profit organization founded in Geneva in 1983, was established by a group of prominent Palestinian and Arab business and intellectual figures. It is now one of the largest organizations operating in Palestine and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, impacting over one million Palestinians annually, half of whom are women. Since its inception, Taawon has invested approximately $900 million in development and relief programs across its areas of operation.
