Wadi For Sustainable Ecosystems Development NGO

Wadi For Sustainable Ecosystems Development NGO is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards from the U.S. government. The organization specializes in sustainable ecosystem development and restoration initiatives, with a particular focus on Jordan's forest environments. Through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Wadi For Sustainable Ecosystems Development NGO engages in projects aimed at improving forest policies and practices, addressing climate change, conserving critical global forest environments and resources, and enhancing the lives of forest-dependent peoples in Jordan.

The organization has been awarded multiple cooperative agreements under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. These projects include the Jordan Restoration Initiative, the Jordan Restoration and Gender Equity Initiative, and Jordan Restoration Outreach. The scope of work typically involves research, education, training, capacity building, conservation efforts, monitoring systems, and sustainable forestry initiatives. The most recent award of $162,000 in April 2024 supports the Jordan Restoration and Gender Equity Initiative, running until March 2026. Another significant award of $168,147 was granted in August 2023 for the Jordan Restoration Initiative, with a completion date in June 2028. These projects demonstrate Wadi For Sustainable Ecosystems Development NGO's commitment to long-term, sustainable forest management and community development in Jordan, aligning with the goals of the International Forestry Programs to improve global forest conservation and support forest-dependent communities.