"We ask to establish a special fund to serve as the institutional umbrella that contributes to supporting efforts at all levels; developmental, social and educational. This fund is to stimulate comprehensive development through projects that tie together our people's potentials, direct them towards productivity and creativity, while providing this Fund with capable expertise to manage it efficiently and ensure its success in serving the noble goals it is meant to achieve."

His Majesty Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

December 6th, 2001

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Royal Decree names new KAFD board

A Royal Decree has been issued, naming the new members of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development’s board of trustees for the next two years, as of 27 November 2024.

Applications Now Open for the 20th Cycle of KAFD’s Undergraduate Research & Innovation Support Project

In a bid to invest in youth as a driving force for society development and advancement of applicable scientific solutions, the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has announced the launch of the 20th cycle of the Undergraduate Research & Innovation Support Project (RISP).

Ninth cycle of ‘Tariqi’ Project Launched to Enhance Job Market Competitiveness

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has launched the ninth cycle of the Tariqi project, which aims to provide practical and technical training opportunities to increase the competitiveness of Jordanian youth seeking to enter the job market through programs designed to facilitate the acquisition of life, professional, and technical skills,

King Abdullah II Fund for Development Announces Support for 7 Social Entrepreneurial Projects

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has announced the selection of seven community entrepreneurial projects to receive financial and technical support through the Social Entrepreneurship Challenge project in its fifth cycle for 2024

Jordanian students win silver at URIC competition in AI, machine learning

Jordanian students have won the second place in the 11th University Research and Innovation Competition (URIC) hosted by Abu Dhabi University, in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning track.

KAFD Launches New Cycle of ‘Learning through Travel’

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has inaugurated a new cycle of the "Learning through Travel" project. The project is designed to cover the costs of youth participation in international events and seminars, including travel and visa expenses, either partially or in full.

King Abdullah II Fund for Development Launches Fifth Cycle of Parliament Fellowship Project

Continuing its role in integrating youth into political life through practical programs, and in line with His Majesty the King’s vision for political empowerment, the King Abdullah II Fund for Development has launched the fifth cycle of the Parliament Fellowship Project.

10 initiatives win KAFD financial support to advance political modernization

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has announced that it has granted financial support to 10 political initiatives through its "Tamkeen" project, aimed at enhancing and serving the nationwide political modernization scheme in collaboration with civil society institutions.