JOHUD
Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development
Jordan's largest development NGO, running 51 community centres nationwide since 1977
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Established in 1977, the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) is the oldest and largest non-profit, non-governmental organisation in Jordan dedicated to rights-based, sustainable human development. Through a nationwide network of 51 Community Development Centres, JOHUD empowers individuals and strengthens underserved, poor, and remote communities by helping residents access essential resources and build sustainable livelihoods.
To promote inclusive and sustainable human development in Jordan by empowering marginalised communities with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to improve their own lives.
JOHUD, the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development, was established in 1977 by Princess Basma bint Talal at the request of King Hussein; it is Jordan's oldest and largest development NGO, working through a nationwide network of community development centres.
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- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 81% of the 37 community development charities in Jordan it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development is listed in Jordan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development is listed in Jordan. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about JOHUD
Johud is a community development nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Established in 1977, the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) is the oldest and largest non-profit, non-governmental organisation in Jordan dedicated to rights-based, sustainable human development. Through a nationwide network of 51 Community Development Centres, JOHUD empowers individuals and strengthens underserved, poor, and remote communities by helping residents access essential resources and build sustainable livelihoods. Johud is a community development organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1977.
Johud is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
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Quick facts about JOHUD
- What is JOHUD?
- JOHUD is a community development non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. Established in 1977, the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) is the oldest and largest non-profit, non-governmental organisation in Jordan dedicated to rights-based, sustainable human development. Through a nationwide network of 51 Community Development Centres, JOHUD empowers individuals and strengthens underserved, poor, and remote communities by helping residents access essential resources and build sustainable livelihoods.
- When was JOHUD founded?
- JOHUD was founded in 1977.
- Where is JOHUD located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is JOHUD trustworthy?
- JOHUD has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is JOHUD's website?
- http://www.johud.org.jo
- Are donations to JOHUD tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.