Ramallah – Bank of Jordan announced the renewal of its membership in in the Welfare Association - Taawon for the year 2026 through generous support for its developmental and humanitarian programs, reflecting the bank’s belief in the institution’s important role and the impact of its interventions on the Palestinian people in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, Gaza Strip, 1948 territories, and in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.

This renewed support comes within Bank of Jordan’s vision of contributing to sustainable development and strengthening the resilience of the Palestinian society through a long-standing strategic partnership with Taawon since 2013. The partnership has included support for various developmental and humanitarian programs, in addition to sponsoring Taawon’s annual calendar, whose proceeds go toward projects aimed at empowering women and youth.

Saif Issa, CEO of Bank of Jordan in Palestine, affirmed that renewing the bank’s membership in Taawon is a continuation of the support and partnership established over previous years, stemming from the bank’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility within a strategy focused on meeting the essential needs of the Palestinian society and enhancing the foundations of sustainable development.

He added that Bank of Jordan is keen on maintaining continuous engagement with different segments of society and supporting programs and initiatives that create a tangible positive impact. He praised the vital role played by Taawon in empowering women and youth, preserving heritage and national identity, promoting culture, implementing educational and developmental programs, rehabilitating old towns, and carrying out humanitarian and relief efforts, especially in Gaza Strip.

For his part, Dr. Tareq Amteira, General Director of Taawon, expressed pride in the long-standing partnership with Bank of Jordan and praised the bank’s qualitative contributions in supporting the foundation’s programs.

He emphasized the importance of the private sector’s role in enabling the association’s work, noting that the annual support provided by Bank of Jordan is unrestricted, giving the foundation greater flexibility in planning and implementing innovative programs that meet the needs of Palestinians wherever they are located.

Bank of Jordan is considered one of the first banking institutions to begin operations in Palestine after 1994. Over the years, it has provided advanced banking services targeting a wide range of sectors and has contributed to supporting and strengthening the local economy. The bank also continues to play its social role by supporting humanitarian and relief projects, as well as sustainable development initiatives.

It is worth noting that Taawon is a non-profit organization established in Geneva in 1983 at the initiative of a group of prominent Palestinian and Arab economic and intellectual figures. Today, it is considered one of the leading developmental organizations operating in Palestine and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. Its programs reach more than one million beneficiaries annually, half of whom are women, while its investments since establishment have exceeded USD 900 million in the fields of development and humanitarian relief.