Goodwill Campaign distributes aid in Azmi Mufti camp

IRBID — The Kingdom’s “bride of the north” was the latest venue for the Goodwill Campaign’s activities this week.

Arriving at Azmi Mufti Refugee Camp, home to 21,500 Palestinian refugees, on Sunday, HRH Princess Basma, president of the campaign’s higher committee, presented urgent assistance to 250 families, clothes and school supplies to 150 students and financial support to 14 students to continue their university education.

In addition, two societies and a women’s centre in the camp received support to implement much-needed projects.

With the poverty rate at the camp reaching 11.3 per cent, around 788 residents receive support from the National Aid Fund.

Princess Basma noted that the campaign is cooperating with stakeholders to empower people, especially women and children, to serve the sustainable development process.

She also underlined the campaign’s commitment to reaching out to people in need across the Kingdom, commending the role the private sector and donors play in supporting the initiative’s programmes.

Palestinian Affairs Department Director General Mahmoud Aqrabawi highlighted projects implemented in the refugee camp by the Goodwill Campaign and their impact on mitigating the hardships of refugees.

Launched by the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development, the Goodwill Campaign has grown over the years to become synonymous with support for the poor and the marginalised.