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11 Nov 2026

Amman, 10 November 2026 – Tkiyet Um Ali and Dar Abu Abdullah have launched the agricultural projects under their Developmental Sadaqa JareahProgramme through an event titled “Faces That Tell the Story”, highlighting the programme’s human and developmental impact and its ability to transform giving into productive assets that create employment, training and income-generating opportunities for Jordanian families.

The concept of Developmental Sadaqa Jareah  is based on directing charitable contributions towards establishing and equipping productive assets and projects that provide lasting benefits. Rather than limiting the impact of giving to immediate assistance, this approach enables individuals to work, acquire skills, produce and generate income, ultimately supporting them in managing their own projects independently.

The programme is jointly implemented by Tkiyet Um Ali and Dar Abu Abdullah , drawing on Tkiyet Um Ali’s more than two decades of experience in humanitarian work and combating hunger, alongside Dar Abu Abdullah’s agricultural expertise and existing infrastructure. The programme began with the agricultural sector, building on these available resources and linking production to markets, while monitoring the economic and social impact of the projects. It is designed to expand into other productive sectors in the future.

The agricultural phase includes hydroponic farming, greenhouses and growing beds for vegetable production, as well as beehives for honey production and mushroom production units. These projects are accompanied by a five-year empowerment pathway that begins with technical and financial training and skills development, before progressing to practical work, technical supervision, and the management of production, costs and marketing. The pathway ultimately aims to enable participants to manage their projects independently or through a semi-cooperative model, while transferring their knowledge and experience to new participants.

The event forms part of Tkiyet Um Ali’s “With Every Harvest, a Reward” campaign, launched to introduce the agricultural phase of the programme and highlight its impact on participants and their families through opportunities to acquire skills and experience and to strengthen their income sources.

Samer Balkar, Director General of Tkiyet Um Ali and Dar Abu Abdullah ,emphasised the importance  of directing charitable giving towards projects that place people at the centre of the development process. He noted that the programme transforms Sadaqa Jareah into productive assets supported by training, empowerment and follow-up programmes, helping participants develop their capabilities and generate income that contributes to improving their families’ living conditions. He added that the impact of these projects extends to families and local communities, building skills and capacities that continue beyond the period of direct support.

For his part, Dr Abdullah Zaid Al-Kilani, Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Principles at the University of Jordan, discussed the concept and rulings of Sadaqa Jareah, as well as the developmental dimensions of projects and assets whose benefits endure and positively impact individuals and communities.

The event also featured a panel discussion titled “Developmental SadaqaJareah: From Concept to Impact”, which explored the role of agricultural projects in responding to local community needs, creating employment and income-generating opportunities, and strengthening social protection, particularly for women. The panel brought together a woman farmer participating in the programme, a representative of Tkiyet Um Ali , MP Dima Tahboub, and Hadeel Abdelaziz, Director of the Justice Center for Legal Aid.

The event further included a photo exhibition featuring participants’ stories  and personal experiences, reflecting their journeys through the productive projects and the opportunities they have gained for learning and employment. An “Istidama Shop”  corner showcased products made by participants in the development programmes, alongside a visual presentation of the programme’skey indicators, projects, productive assets and income-generation opportunities.

The title “Faces That Tell the Story” reflects the programme’s commitment to highlighting participants’ own experiences alongside production and income indicators, giving them a platform to share their journeys and the changes that training and employment opportunities have brought to their lives.

Individuals and institutions can contribute to the programme through several support options, including an “Istidama” share valued at JOD 50, as well as contributions towards agricultural growing beds, greenhouses, beehives for honey production and mushroom production units. Those interested in contributing or learning more about the available support options can visit Tkiyet Um Ali’s