AMMAN — The Human Development Fund (HDF) inaugurated its regional office in Jordan on Tuesday, marking an expansion of its humanitarian and development operations across the region.

 

The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa, along with lawmakers, representatives of international organizations, civil society groups, and volunteer organisations, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

Bani Mustafa said that the ministry is working to enhance social protection and community development through the implementation of the National Social Protection Strategy, the modernisation of legislation and policies, and the expansion of partnerships with civil society, international organizations, and the private sector.

 

She highlighted the 2026 Social Protection and Care Fund Bylaw, recently approved by the Cabinet, which establishes a unified financing mechanism for social protection and care programs overseen by the ministry.

 

The minister said that the mechanism aims to support a transition from short-term assistance programs toward sustainable economic and social empowerment for vulnerable groups.

 

She added that the ministry supports humanitarian and development initiatives focused on self-reliance, economic empowerment, and strengthening community resilience, describing local and international civil society organizations as key partners in delivering programs in social protection, education, healthcare, capacity building, and humanitarian response.

 

Bani Mustafa expressed hope that HDF’s regional office would enhance coordination among partners, attract projects aligned with regional development priorities, and help position Jordan as a hub for humanitarian initiatives.

 

HDF Chief Executive Officer Abdirahman Kariye said the fund operates in 33 countries, implementing programmes in social development, education, and healthcare while responding to urgent humanitarian needs.

 

Kariye said HDF’s field programmes support vulnerable families, including orphans and persons with disabilities, with the goal of helping communities move from dependency toward stability through long-term partnerships and empowerment initiatives.

 

Mohammad Shboul, HDF’s Middle East and North Africa representative in Jordan, said the fund’s approach places people at the center of development efforts, translating that principle into programs, partnerships, and measurable results.