The Kingdom of Jordan

ObjectiveAlleviate unemployment and increase the

standard of living for Jordanians by providing entrepreneurial training and access to material resources for the purpose of business development in Jordan.

Why Now?Significant Unemployment

Highly Educated Population

Massive Poverty Gap

Increased Interconnectivity

Why Zaytoon?Strong relationships with various Ministries,

Tribal Leadership, and NGOs in JordanFocused on sustainability and organic economic

growth rather than foreign aidPartnered with U.S. based foundations and

academic institutions

Objectives for Summer ‘11Create and implement introductory training program

through the Ministry of Social DevelopmentConsult with existing business owners to understand

the economic climate and encourage growthDevelop a comprehensive business model for a

sustainable training center

After Summer ‘11Implement advanced entrepreneurial training programEngage monies already committed to Zaytoon in a microfinance fund Provide ongoing consulting and support to future local ventures

Why should I go?•We need visionary people who want to play a key role in opening Jordan to foreign investment through microfinance•You will help people help themselves through capitalism (Not the greedy kind - the other kind)

•Immersion in middle-eastern business culture •Learn Arabic •Course Credit•Resume Builder on Steroids•Change Lives… most importantly your own

Internship Details WhenFirst week of May – First week in August

CostsJembatan Program Fees:$3600-$3800 Includes: room/board with host family, cultural excursions, insurance, etc.

Flights range from $700-$1300

Why should I stay?I want to help but I can’t make it to Jordan…

We need interns and volunteers to help with stateside operations in the following areas of expertise

•Advertising/Graphic Design•Web Design•Law•Accounting•Finance•International Relations•Business Management•Arabic

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