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Tunisia EU Ambassador Visits JYIF to Celebrate Youth Empowerment and the Impact of Erasmus+ in Jordan
July 29, 2025
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Ambassador Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, Head of the EU Delegation to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan visited the Jordan Youth Innovation Forum. The visit underscored their shared commitment to empowering youth through impactful Erasmus+ programmes and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). Ambassador Chatzisavas met with JYIF Executive Director Mr. Ali Haddad and was briefed on the organization’s EU-funded initiatives, including the recently approved Interreg NEXT MED project – EUSEED, set to launch this September.
The ambassador also engaged with inspiring young participants involved in various Erasmus+ initiatives implemented by JYIF. These included:
Participants from the EDU-CB-VET EMSA project, which enhances entrepreneurial mindsets and key competences through partnerships with institutions across Europe and the region;
Youth involved in the KA1 Youth Exchange “A Call to Purpose and Potential”, promoting intercultural learning and leadership among teens from Jordan, Portugal, Italy, and Sweden;
And dedicated ESC volunteers, contributing to impactful community initiatives both in Jordan and across Europe.
The Ambassador listened closely to their experiences and aspirations, emphasizing the transformative impact of EU-supported programs on youth empowerment, inclusion, and cross-cultural collaboration. These stories, from both local and international contexts, reflect what young people can achieve when given support, space, and trust.
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