Royal initiative projects launched in Baqaa camp

AMMAN — Royal Court Secretary General Yousef Issawi, head of the follow-up committee for the implementation of Royal initiatives, on Thursday attended the launching of several Royal initiative projects in Baqaa refugee camp, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The projects include Yarmouk Baqaa Club building, another building dedicated to civil society organisations and a public park, which was implemented following the directives by His Majesty King Abdullah during his meeting with the camp’s residents.

The club building, which was completed and furnished by the Royal initiative, in addition to the teams of the club, will serve youth activities, sports and women of the camp.

Meanwhile, the civil society organisations building will be used for charities working in the camp, providing facilities for eight associations.  

The public park, which was built on a total area of ​​3,000 sq.m, includes sports courts, playgrounds, service facilities and stores, Petra reported. 

During the opening ceremony, Issawi said that His Majesty is keen on meeting the needs of the citizens across the country, stressing that the projects aim to improve services offered to camp residents. 

Issawi added that, during the past few years, a number of services and development projects were implemented in the Baqaa camp. 

Youth Minister Haditha Khreisha expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s concern in the youth sector, and praised the efforts exerted to motivate them to increase their contribution to sustainable national development.

Department of Palestinian Affairs Director General Yaseen Abu Awad, said that residents of the camp appreciate the Royal initiatives, which contribute to improving the level of infrastructure services they receive and their living conditions.