On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, may God protect him, former Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Scientific Research, Professor Dr. Walid Al-Maani, patronized the graduation ceremony of the teachers participating in the training diploma program in mental health and social work. The program was implemented by the School of Applied Humanities and Social Sciences in cooperation with the Consultation and Training Center at the German Jordanian University.
Dr. Al-Maani pointed out that in light of the increasing global transformations and pressures, it has become evident that mental health is no longer a luxury, but rather a fundamental pillar in building both the individual and society. He stressed that community work in the field of mental health in Jordan is an integrated effort that requires awareness, resilience, and high-level human skills.
He added that the role of the program’s graduates is to serve as a bridge between academic knowledge and community needs, as they are the most capable of understanding the social and cultural fabric, the closest to people’s concerns and aspirations, and the most qualified to provide early intervention and appropriate support.
For his part, the university president, Professor Dr. Aladdin Al-Halhouli, emphasized that the German Jordanian University is distinguished by this pioneering program at the national level. He described it as a qualitative achievement that embodies the university’s vision of offering innovative applied programs that address societal needs and challenges and enhance the competencies of field professionals, especially in high-priority areas such as mental health and social work.
He also affirmed that the support and enlightened vision of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, may God protect him, was a major driving force in the design and development of this program, stemming from his belief that investing in people is the cornerstone for building cohesive and stable societies.
Additionally, the Dean of the School, Professor Dr. Haitham Al-Thawabiya, delivered a speech in which he stated: "This program has come to serve as a foundational building block for the community partnership the university aspires to, and as a practical embodiment of its strategic vision aimed at empowering Jordanians and contributing to society with beneficial knowledge and meaningful work."
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the representative of His Royal Highness presented certificates to the 45 male and female teachers from the Ministry of Education who participated in the program. Full scholarships for their studies were provided by the “Jordanian-Syrian Education Program,” managed by the German Jordanian University and supported by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).