Cultural Exchange

Regular exchange programs

Japan-Jordan Women's Exchange Program

Outline The program was initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Talal when the Princess visited Japan in October 1993. The  farseeing vision bore fruit in 1996 where the first delegation of five female leaders of the Jordanian society visited Japan and had a discussion with Japanese NGOs. Both countries exchange a mission every year.
History It marked the 15th exchange with the visit of the Jordanian delegation to Japan in February 2005. The successful trial to deepen mutual understanding has expanded to Palestine and Egypt .
Organizers Japan: The National Women’s Committee of UN NGOs in Japan
Jordan: The General Federation of Jordanian Women
Sponsor Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan ...jump
Program The General Federation and the Embassy of Japan in Jordan arrange an itinerary in Jordan.
Period The Japanese delegation visit Jordan in autumn and the Jordanians visit Japan in winter.
Archives To Jordan: 2006 | 2007 | 2008
To Japan: 2007 | 2008

Study Tour for Secondary School Teachers

Outline In order to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and foreign countries, the program invites secondary school teachers in social studies to a study tour in Japan, which provides with opportunities for training, lectures, and introduction of Jordanian culture to Japanese teachers. 
History Jordan joins the program almost every two years.
Organizer Japan Foundation ....jump
Partner in Jordan Ministry of Education
Period Two weeks in June in 2007
Achievement Presentation at a school in Salt in 2007

Global Youth Exchange Program

Outline It was initiated in 1994 in order to provide the young people around the globe with an opportunity to exchange their views on global issues from cross cultural and cross linguistic perspectives.
History Jordan participates in the GYE program almost every two years.
Organizer Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan ...jump
Partner in Jordan The Higher Council for Youth
Selection The Embassy of Japan in Jordan is a single authority on the selection.
Period Two weeks

Program for Promising Trade Union Leaders

Outline It aims at offering an opportunity to the promising trade union leaders of the world for better understanding Japanese trade union movement in particular as well as Japanese society in general.
History Jordan is invited every year.
Organizer Japan International Labour Foundation ....jump
Partner in Jordan The General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) decides on a representative.
Program The Higher Council and the Embassy of Japan in Jordan arrange an itinerary in Jordan.
Period Two weeks


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