Under the Building Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods programme, co-funded by the European Union and implemented by Alfanar, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and JOHUD, a new group of Jordanian social enterprises has joined Alfanar’s SEED portfolio – alongside two enterprises entering their next phase of growth through our long-term SUSTAIN programme.

Together, these enterprises are addressing some of Jordan’s most pressing challenges: sustainable agriculture, inclusive employment, cultural preservation, and access to creative learning opportunities. What connects them is a commitment to building practical, locally rooted solutions that strengthen communities while creating sustainable economic opportunity.

Entering the Next Phase: New SUSTAIN Enterprises

After strengthening their foundations through Alfanar’s six-month SEED cycle last year, two Jordanian social enterprises have transitioned into our long-term SUSTAIN portfolio to deepen their impact and financial sustainability.

OrganicG

OrganicG transforms agricultural and food waste into organic fertiliser, helping farmers reduce chemical dependency while advancing circular economy solutions in Jordan’s agricultural sector. In 2025 alone, the enterprise supported more than 600 farmers with affordable fertiliser solutions while diverting over 2,000 tonnes of organic waste from landfill. Now, OrganicG will continue scaling its operations and expanding access to sustainable farming inputs for communities facing increasing environmental and economic pressures.

Puppets World Jo

Puppets World Jo delivers culturally rooted puppet theatre performances and educational programming across schools in Jordan, supporting children’s social and emotional learning through creative storytelling. In 2025, the enterprise reached 552 schools across the country, with 10% of performances delivered free of charge to marginalised communities. As part of our SUSTAIN programme, Puppets World Jo will continue strengthening its organisational and financial model while expanding access to arts-based learning experiences for children across Jordan.

Welcoming the New SEED Cohort

Alongside these transitions, four new social enterprises have joined Alfanar’s SEED programme in Jordan. SEED supports early-stage social enterprises through catalytic funding, tailored training, and one-on-one management support designed to strengthen both impact and financial sustainability.

Aman Grow

Across many rural communities in Jordan, food security and access to healthy produce remain ongoing challenges – particularly in areas facing water scarcity and economic pressure. Aman Grow addresses this through aquaponics systems that enable communities to grow fish and vegetables together using significantly less water than traditional farming methods. By combining sustainable agriculture with community-led food production, the enterprise is helping create more resilient local food systems while advancing climate-conscious farming practices.

Ablers

People with disabilities in Jordan continue to face major barriers to accessing and maintaining meaningful employment. Ablers has built Jordan’s first employment platform specifically designed around their needs – supporting jobseekers while also helping employers create more inclusive workplaces. The enterprise combines technology, accessibility, and workforce inclusion to address a longstanding gap in Jordan’s labour market.

Jordan Heritage Restaurant

Traditional Jordanian cuisine carries generations of cultural knowledge, yet much of that heritage has never been formally documented.Jordan Heritage Restaurant is working to preserve this cultural legacy while creating sustainable livelihoods for women producers across the country. To date, the enterprise has documented 94 authentic Jordanian dishes and built a network of women producers across nine governorates – connecting heritage preservation with economic opportunity.

Waragami

Art education is often overlooked – and even less often designed to be inclusive and accessible. Waragami is changing that through paper arts workshops and creative learning experiences that have already reached more than 70,000 people. The enterprise is also building Jordan’s first specialised artistic and educational space dedicated to paper arts, creating new opportunities for creative expression, learning, and community engagement.

Building Stronger Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods

At Alfanar, we believe that supporting locally led social enterprises is one of the most effective ways to create long-term, sustainable change. These ventures are not only delivering essential services and opportunities within their communities – they are also building resilient business models capable of creating jobs, strengthening local economies, and driving wider systemic change over time.

Disclaimer: This publication is co-funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Alfanar and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.