"Jordan Youth Forum" aims at increasing youth participation in civil society.Active male and female Jordanians aged 18-32 from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to participate in voluntary work, collective planning, and self-organized youth workshops. Thus, young Jordanians develop their capacity to initiate and participate in self-help projects, and create an effective network of governmental & non-governmental organizations for the benefit of other Jordanian Youth.

Working in groups is usually facilitated by participants themselves with the help of a general moderator. Decision-making goes through a process of interactive brain-storming, structured discussions, and voting for general agreement.They all share a commitment to make a difference.

Creativity, dedication and hard work, alongside friendship and caring are the main characteristics that can be felt and seen during the meetings of this youth forum. Jordanian youth working in a friendly atmosphere share their experiences and give room for each individual’s creativity and input.

From the beginning, young Jordanians proved that they are able to carry out a series of successful events that help solve problems facing youth. Through a youth and to youth approach each one contributes ideas, work and voluntary work experience and contacts. Commitment and dedication has led involved youth to plan and organize a series of major youth events.

Coming from different backgrounds, members of the youth committees vary in their education and experience. Optimizing such diversity, by distributing tasks among members according to their expertise and interests ensures quality events with attention to details.

To avoid duplication of work and wasted efforts, the JYF is networking with around 40 associations working with youth and over 300 active volunteers from around the Kingdom.

Sharing knowledge, experience and creating a structured youth network of committed volunteers gives young Jordanians hope and encouragement to become active citizens in their communities and participate in developing their society, and achieving the change they want.

Based on this understanding, the Forum objectives were collectively developed, and committed Jordanian youth founded the National Forum for Youth and Culture, registered with the Ministry of Culture on February 29th, 2004.