
INJAZ AL ARAB - JORDAN
INJAZ Al-Arab, part of Junior Achievement MENA, is the largest non-profit in the region focused on youth education and training in the Arab world. Founded in 1999, it empowers millions of Arab youth with skills in workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to become future business leaders and entrepreneurs. As the regional operating center for JA Worldwide, INJAZ operates in 13 countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
To date, INJAZ Al-Arab has impacted 3.5 million students across 3,000 schools and 418 universities, with support from 300 private sector partners and 45,000 corporate volunteers. Its programs provide real-world experience and mentorship by bringing corporate volunteers directly to classrooms, fostering practical learning and networking opportunities.
INJAZ’s partnerships with ministries of education and key government departments enable it to reach public schools and universities across the region, driving its success. Recognized internationally, INJAZ has won the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship (2009), the Henry R. Kravis Prize in Leadership (2012), and has been named one of the Top 100 NGOs by NGO Advisor. The Harvard Global Education Initiative also highlights INJAZ as a leading entrepreneurial organization in the 21st century.