Brain Community in Jordan
In February, some members of Brain Community will take part in an international exchange trip with the SEEDS Association in Jordan, dedicated to culture, agriculture and Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.
An experience of intercultural growth that reinforces the association’s commitment to dialogue between communities, the enhancement of territories and sustainable development.
The Anna Lindh Foundation
The project is funded by the Anna Lindh Foundation, a Euro-Mediterranean intergovernmental organisation based in Alexandria, Egypt.
The Foundation promotes intercultural dialogue and supports civil society, young people and organisations working for cooperation, peace and mutual understanding between Europe and Mediterranean countries.
The project – Exchange between SEEDS and Brain Community
The trip began as a cultural and project exchange between Brain Community and the Jordanian organisation SEEDS, with the aim of sharing practices, experiences and visions on:
- sustainable agriculture
- women’s empowerment
- women’s empowerment
- non-formal education and international cooperation
The exchange is part of a broader programme linked to Erasmus+ programmes and the activities of the Anna Lindh Foundation Network.
Why Jordan?
Jordan represents a natural bridge between cultures, traditions and territories in the Mediterranean. It is a key context for understanding the relationship between local communities, agriculture, environmental resilience and intercultural dialogue, making it an ideal place for a cooperation and shared learning project.
The Programme
📍 8 February – Amman
Meeting with the Anna Lindh Foundation to discuss the role of Brain Community in international cooperation and future opportunities for collaboration.
📍 9 February – Northern Jordan
Visit to women farmers’ cooperatives engaged in the production of jams, pickles and apple vinegars, with a focus on local agriculture and sustainability.
📍 10 February – Middle Jordan
Meeting with a women’s bakery cooperative: exchange on Jordanian biscuit traditions and comparison with similar women’s bakery practices in Palestrina.
Visit to SEEDS Forest to learn about reforestation and environmental protection projects.
📍 11 February – Al Salt and the Dead Sea
Visit to the historic city of Al Salt, walk through the old town and stop at the Dead Sea, with dinner and meeting with members of SEEDS.
📍 13 February – Southern Jordan / Amman
Meeting with the Disi Women Cooperative: cultural and culinary exchange, soil regeneration, women’s empowerment, and Italian pasta and Jordanian cuisine workshop.
Profile of partner organisations
SEEDS
SEEDS is a Jordanian organisation active in youth development, women’s empowerment, environmental protection and intercultural dialogue. SEEDS carries out reforestation, environmental education and community participation projects, promoting a model of sustainable and inclusive development.
Disi Women Cooperative
The Disi Women Cooperative operates in the Wadi Rum area and is composed of women farmers engaged in soil regeneration, sustainable agricultural production and the transmission of local cultural traditions. The cooperative works to strengthen the economic and social role of women in rural communities.
Media
Gnocchetti: a recipe for fresh pasta typical of the Prenestina area
Typical Prenestino dessert: the Giglietto