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Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Taghrid Muhammad, the Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training on Wednesday evening launched Jordan's first comprehensive statistical report on children with disabilities.

During an annual ceremony, which brought together government officials, representatives of international organizations, and strategic partners, the Director General of the Institute, Aghadeer Jweihan, stated the report covers the period from 2021 to 2025 and encompasses children aged 2 and older across the Kingdom's governorates.

She said the report provides accurate and comprehensive data on disability prevalence among age groups not included in school-based statistics, supporting evidence-based planning, decision-making, and the development of services for children with disabilities.

Jweihan noted that the report was prepared as part of the Institute's commitments announced during the World Disability Summit (Amman-Berlin), reflecting its continued efforts to support the rights of persons with disabilities and promote their inclusion in society.

She outlined the Institute's most significant programs and projects implemented locally and internationally from June 2025 to May 2026, highlighting their impact on social and economic empowerment, education, health care, and support for vulnerable groups.

The Institute also launched the "My Craft, My Sustainability" project in partnership with Epic Factory and the Ministry of Labor. The initiative aims to establish micro-satellite sewing units in remote areas and villages, creating sustainable employment opportunities for women through flexible work arrangements of three days per week while ensuring social security coverage.

According to the Institute, the project will initially be implemented at its branch in Safawi, with plans to expand to additional locations in northern and southern governorates, further supporting the economic empowerment of women in local communities.

Representing the Minister of Labor, Reham Issawi said the initiative offers a practical model for increasing women's participation in the labor market, particularly in remote areas and underserved communities where transportation challenges and distance from workplaces remain significant barriers.

She added that the project reflects effective cooperation between the private sector and civil society organizations by providing formal employment opportunities linked to social security coverage, improving household incomes, supporting the garment industry through the expansion of a qualified Jordanian workforce, and encouraging investment in areas facing developmental challenges.

The ceremony concluded with a reaffirmation of the Institute's commitment to expanding its development and humanitarian programs and strengthening local and international partnerships in support of sustainable development and the empowerment of vulnerable groups across the Kingdom.