The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Committee of Love to organize the “Season’s Market Winter Bazaar” as part of the Christmas Village activities, which will take place at the Hyatt Amman Hotel from 27 to 29 November 2025.
This collaboration comes as part of the ongoing efforts of ARDD and the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) in advocacy to strengthen livelihoods and promote economic empowerment. It aims to establish economic and social platforms that enable artisans and small business owners from refugee and host communities to showcase their products, while fostering joint action between civil society organizations, the private sector, and the local community.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the Committee of Love will allocate a dedicated space for participants within the “Season’s Market” initiative to display their products and take part in the Christmas Village activities. This will provide them with a real opportunity to generate income, broaden their access to new markets, and open direct sales channels. It also ensures fair visibility for small business owners to work with dignity, strengthen their presence in the local market, and support the sustainability of their enterprises.
The bazaar initiative serves as a key platform for supporting the local economy, offering small businesses and informal enterprises the opportunity to market their products directly to the public. This contributes to enhancing livelihoods by creating real sales opportunities that lead to sustainable income, enabling them to integrate into the market and expand their businesses. The initiative also builds bridges of communication between the local community and entrepreneurs, reinforcing values of social solidarity.
It is worth noting that this collaboration takes place within the framework of the project “Future Forward: Unlocking Local Sustainable Opportunities,” implemented by ARDD with funding from the EU Regional Development and Protection Programme.
