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DESCRIPTION
Zaytoon International is an organization committed to empowering individuals and improving communities by providing training and resources to promote economic and social progress. We are a partnership of various governmental and non-governmental entities, students, academics, and individuals all dedicated to improving the world around them. Zaytoon International transcends individual religious, political, and social ideologies and as such does not encourage or endorse particular viewpoints or specific changes. Zaytoon instead focuses on providing tools and resources allowing the individuals from within the community to make the changes they see as important to that community. By teaching, mentoring, providing access to capital and other resources, Zaytoon International provides the means for individuals to improve the world around them in a sustainable manner as growth and progress is organic and grassroots in nature. Our objective is to help individuals start businesses, build social programs, or accomplish any other goals they may have for the improvement of their communities, their families, and themselves.The world is changing and although it is rather presumptuous for us to individually believe we know what is best for others, we can empower others helping them to do what they believe is best for themselves.TRANSCRIPT
The Kingdom of Jordan
ObjectiveAlleviate unemployment and increase the
standard of living for Jordanians by providing entrepreneurial training and access to material resources for the purpose of business development in Jordan.
Why Now?Significant Unemployment
Highly Educated Population
Massive Poverty Gap
Increased Interconnectivity
Why Zaytoon?Strong relationships with various Ministries,
Tribal Leadership, and NGOs in JordanFocused on sustainability and organic economic
growth rather than foreign aidPartnered with U.S. based foundations and
academic institutions
Objectives for Summer ‘11Create and implement introductory training program
through the Ministry of Social DevelopmentConsult with existing business owners to understand
the economic climate and encourage growthDevelop a comprehensive business model for a
sustainable training center
After Summer ‘11Implement advanced entrepreneurial training programEngage monies already committed to Zaytoon in a microfinance fund Provide ongoing consulting and support to future local ventures
Why should I go?•We need visionary people who want to play a key role in opening Jordan to foreign investment through microfinance•You will help people help themselves through capitalism (Not the greedy kind - the other kind)
•Immersion in middle-eastern business culture •Learn Arabic •Course Credit•Resume Builder on Steroids•Change Lives… most importantly your own
Internship Details WhenFirst week of May – First week in August
CostsJembatan Program Fees:$3600-$3800 Includes: room/board with host family, cultural excursions, insurance, etc.
Flights range from $700-$1300
Why should I stay?I want to help but I can’t make it to Jordan…
We need interns and volunteers to help with stateside operations in the following areas of expertise
•Advertising/Graphic Design•Web Design•Law•Accounting•Finance•International Relations•Business Management•Arabic
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