Jordan River Foundation

The Jordan River Foundation (JRF) is a Jordanian non-governmental organization committed to empowering communities to realize their economic potential and address social challenges, with a particular emphasis on child protection and community empowerment. Headquartered in Amman, JRF collaborates with community-based organizations, government institutions, development partners and local communities. 

JRF integrates climate action across community empowerment and livelihoods programmes, advancing locally led approaches that strengthen social, economic and environmental resilience. This approach is aligned with Jordan’s nationally determined contribution and national adaptation plan. The JRF project pipeline places particular emphasis on sustainable livelihoods for women, young people and refugees, as well as on scaling climate-focused social enterprises.

JRF’s experience in community-based programming, grant management and partnership-building with local organizations is expected to strengthen GCF’s support to advance locally led climate action in Jordan. Through established local networks and experiences, JRF continues to help channel climate finance to vulnerable communities and support inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient development.