AMMAN — The Ministry of Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, on Thursday launched the official website of the "Aoun" platform.

 

The launch ceremony was attended by Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat, and several officials from both ministries, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

Bani Mustafa said that the "Aoun" platform represents a significant step towards the governance of aid provided to social service beneficiaries. She noted that the electronic portal will provide data on associations authorised to collect donations, including their objectives, programmes and details regarding the underprivileged groups they serve.

 

The minister said that the platform, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, allows for direct donations and electronic payments by Jordanian donors through the "Sanad" application without any deductions. This mechanism ensures that support reaches target groups effectively, she said, noting that the platform currently features data for 34 licensed charitable associations.

 

Bani Mustafa added that the initiative aligns with the ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure the optimal allocation of resources and further the digital transformation of social services.

 

For his part, Smeirat stressed that the "Aoun" national donation platform constitutes a qualitative leap in the Kingdom's digital transformation journey. He noted that the project embodies government directives to harness technology for community service and bolster social solidarity.

 

Smeirat described the platform as a "reliable national digital channel" that organises the donation process and links donors with licensed charitable institutions across the Kingdom’s governorates, ensuring efficiency and transparency.

 

The minister further underlined that his ministry is committed to providing a secure and reliable technical infrastructure that enables individuals and companies to donate easily via digital payment methods, adding that the platform allows for the electronic tracking of the impact of donations within a clear governance framework that enhances trust and accountability.

 

Smeirat expressed pride that the platform was developed entirely through a donation from a Jordanian startup, highlighting it as a model for genuine public-private partnership.