The Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training

What The Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training does

The Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training (PTI) is a Jordanian non-profit association founded in 2010 in Amman under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Taghrid Mohammad. Its original mission was to enable, rehabilitate, and empower orphaned and abandoned girls after age 18 through an Aftercare transitional-housing program sponsored by King Abdullah II and implemented with the Ministry of Social Development. The organization subsequently broadened its mandate to train and economically empower women in poverty pockets across Jordan's governorates, including Syrian refugees, and added a Measurement and Diagnosis Centre (MDC) accredited by Jordan's Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Development, and Ministry of Health to issue certified assessment reports for children with special needs.

PTI operates roughly eight physical sites spanning twelve governorates (Amman headquarters, Jabal Weibdeh, Jerash, Irbid, Ajloun with three locations, Ghor Safi, and Ghor Fefa), with planned entry into Zarqa and Mafraq. Its core technology stack is non-digital: manual craft production (spinning, dying, weaving, felting), food processing and preservation, gelato production via Italian partner Vento di Terra, hotel-soap and linen recycling via Diversey and IHG, and traditional professional assessment methodologies. PTI's product surface includes Ne'meh Kitchen and Bakery (HASAB-certified), Dar Ne'meh retail outlets, Souq Ne'meh seasonal markets, the Pure Felt Jordan wool-craft line, the Dolce Futuro gelato line, the Soap for Hope recycling line, and a Tailor Shop producing corporate uniforms and VIP gifts.

Revenue is generated through individual and corporate donations (minimum JOD 1.00 via WooCommerce on pti-jo.com), product sales through PTI's own outlets and corporate channels, catering and hospitality services, and grants from the Royal Hashemite Court, Jordanian ministries, UNDP, ILO, GIZ, the EU, and USAID. Beneficiaries include orphaned youth aged 18-24 (Aftercare), women in poverty pockets, children with special needs (MDC), and university/high-school students (internship and scholarship programs). Reported cumulative outcomes include 8,000+ people helped, 1,200+ training-to-employment placements, 350+ opportunities for orphaned youth, 2,000+ diagnostic assessments, and 30+ women employed in the Pure Felt project.

Name

The Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training

Legal name

The Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training

Website

https://pti-jo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PTI is a Jordanian non-profit founded in 2010 that empowers orphaned girls, women in poverty pockets, and children with special needs through vocational training, market access, and certified diagnostic assessments across twelve governorates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Development Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staff & Caregiver Training (Transfers, Safe Handling, Home Programs) (EDAKAGAK), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Women empowerment programs
• Special needs assessment
• Orphan aftercare services
• Community development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and organizational donations supporting the sustainability of PTI's projects and programs. A minimum donation of JOD 1.00 is accepted through eFawateercom, bank transfer, cash at accredited centers, or check. Monthly or one-time giving program called 'Promise for a Better Future' enables recurring contributions.
2. Sale of Handcrafted and Food Products: Revenue generated from the sale of handcrafted products (pottery, ceramics, embroidery, felt products, soap for hope), food products (Ne'meh Kitchen, Ne'meh Bakery, jams, pickles, dairy, ice cream/gelato), and VIP gift items through PTI's own outlets (Dar Ne'meh, Souq Ne'meh) and private sector agreements.
3. Catering and Hospitality Services: Income from catering services provided by Ne'meh Kitchen to local communities, institutions, and individuals, including individual meals and event catering. Dar Ne'meh Ajloun generates revenue through its traditional restaurant serving wood-fired meals to tourists.
4. Government and International Development Grants: Funding and grants from Jordanian government ministries (Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Planning), international development organizations (UNDP, GIZ, EU, USAID, ILO), and the Royal Hashemite Court initiatives. These support specific project implementation across training and empowerment programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training (PTI) is a Jordanian non-profit that delivers vocational training, empowerment programs, and aftercare services for orphaned youth and women in poverty pockets across 12 governorates. Its core offerings include the Aftercare Program for orphaned youth aged 18-24, the Ministry of Education-accredited Measurement and Diagnosis Centre for special needs assessment, and a network of productive income-generating projects (kitchen, bakery, crafts, sewing, soap recycling, gelato, wool felting) that provide employment and market access through Dar Ne'meh outlets.

Product overview

PTI operates as a unified nonprofit platform offering interconnected social development programs. The core offerings include: The After Care Program (housing and support for orphaned youth aged 18-24), the Measurement and Diagnosis Centre (MDC) for disability assessment accredited by ministries, and a network of productive income-generating projects including Ne'meh Kitchen and Bakery, Fashion Design/Sewing, Crafts and Gifts, Soap for Hope, Dolce Futuro Gelato, and Pure Felt. These operate alongside Dar Ne'meh outlets providing market access. The organization also offers Empowerment and Training projects, Educational Scholarships, and Internship Programs. All components work together to provide a complete ecosystem from assessment to training to market access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After Care Program A housing and transition support program for orphaned and abandoned youth aged 18-24, providing psychosocial, academic, and vocational support to help integrate them into society. Sponsored by King Abdullah II and implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development.
• Measurement and Diagnosis Centre (MDC) An accredited center by the Ministry of Education to issue official assessment reports, also accredited by the Ministry of Social Development and Ministry of Health. Provides diagnostic services for learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disorders, and other special needs categories, along with training programs and diplomas.
• Ne'meh Kitchen and Bakery A productive kitchen and bakery operation providing cooking and catering services including main dishes, cold and hot appetizers, baked goods, jams, pickles, dairy products, and cheeses. The project includes a bakery and has obtained the HASAB international hygiene certification.
• Fashion Design, Sewing, and Embroidery Project A sewing and fashion design project creating costumes for various ages and occasions, home products, uniforms for nursing, housekeeping, and hospitality, plus craftsmanship products including bags, notebooks, folders, and embroidery services on cloth.
• Crafts and Gifts Project An art project producing traditional Jordanian crafts including pottery, ceramics, woodwork, drawing, dotting, copper work, mosaic, manual agricultural embroidery, and fabric products. Includes fabric printing services on t-shirts and various artistic products.
• Soap for Hope A soap recycling project in collaboration with Diversey Company and IHG Hotels chain. The project sanitizes and reshapes used soaps from hotels to create new products, providing job and livelihood opportunities for women and youth, including those with special needs.
• Dolce Futuro (Gelato Production) An ice cream (Italian gelato) production project carried out in cooperation with Wind of the Earth Italian organization and supported by the Italian government. Provides training and equipment to women to produce gelato, frozen milk, and sorbet. Operating in Amman, Jerash, and Ajloun.
• Pure Felt Project A wool handicraft project focusing on reviving traditional crafts including spinning, dying, weaving, and felting in collaboration with Pure Felt Switzerland. Provides employment for women in poverty pockets in Ghor Fefa and other areas.
• Dar Ne'meh A multipurpose outlet providing market access for home-based businesses and products across Jordan. Features a restaurant, gift shop, and spaces for work and study. Locations include Jabal Weibdeh and Ajloun.
• Empowerment and Training Projects Various training-for-employment projects including partnerships with GIZ (training 100 women every six months), ILO (traditional crafts training), EU (gender-based violence prevention), USAID (home-based business empowerment), and UNDP (legal aid and psychological counseling).
• Educational Scholarships Program Annual educational scholarships in collaboration with local and international universities including Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Khawarizmi International College, Ammoun Applied University, and University of Lahore in Pakistan.
• Internship Program A flexible internship program for local and international university and high school students. Partners include University of Sheffield (master's thesis research) and German organizations (volunteer placements).

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ people helped across governorates in training, qualification, employment, awareness, and self-empowerment programs
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Lahor University (Lahore, Pakistan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2019MoU signed May 25, 2019 providing: (1) Princess Taghrid Full Educational Scholarship for one student per semester starting 2019/2020 academic year covering full fees, and (2) 25 partial scholarships in various disciplines. Also includes study trips between the two countries.
• His Majesty's Initiatives - The Royal Hashemite CourtflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Hashemite Court supports PTI through royal initiatives including the Productive Youth initiative and the sponsorship of the Aftercare program building. King Abdullah II personally provided a residential building for orphaned youth aftercare, fully equipped with apartments, psychological support center, and service halls.
• The Crown Prince FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing support for youth empowerment and development initiatives.
• The United Nations Development Program (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple joint projects including: 'My Right and My Duty' for adolescent girls' rights awareness; Legal Aid and Psychological Counseling project in Jerash and Irbid; Economic Empowerment and Livelihood program; National Youth Forum in Irbid. UNDP provides funding, technical support, and beneficiary referrals.
• The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ-funded Training for Employment project trains 100 women every six months in traditional crafts and food industries across more than 8 governorates. Program runs for two years.
• The International Labor Organization (ILO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILO Training for Employment project provides technical vocational training to women in 5 governorates, focusing on traditional crafts especially wool work. Aims to achieve economic independence and employment for women.
• The European Union (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project addressing all forms of discrimination and gender-based violence against women. Targets orphaned girls ages 14-18 and single mothers ages 18-30, focusing on creating safe spaces in 8-10 governorates and establishing a unified referral system for women's protection.
• United States Agency for International Development (USAID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAID Lens project empowers women-led home-based businesses across Jordan by providing training in marketing, product packaging, branding, financial management, and market access. Project resulted in opening Dar Ne'meh as a platform gathering all home-based business products.
• The Ministry of Social DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government ministry partner for the Aftercare program, collaborating on psychosocial, academic, and vocational support for orphaned youth aged 18-24. Ministry officially collaborates on transitional care and social integration.
• The Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredits the Measurement and Diagnosis Centre (MDC) as the official center for issuing certified educational assessment reports. Collaborates on educational programs and teacher training.
• The University of Sheffield (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSends 2-3 students annually to conduct Master's thesis research on developmental topics for approximately two months. PTI provides logistical support including accommodation, meals, and research assistance.
• Pure Felt Switzerland (Ms. Dianne Scheppers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Pure Felt Jordan project in Ghor Fefa, teaching women traditional wool crafts including spinning, dying, weaving, and felting. Pure Felt Switzerland provides design expertise and quality standards. Project employs 30+ women.
• Vento di Terra (Italian Wind of the Earth NGO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian NGO partnered with Italian government support to implement the Dolce Futuro gelato production project. Provided training to 80 women in Italian gelato production and equipment for gelato, frozen milk, and sorbet production in Amman, Jerash, and Ajloun.
• Amman Al-Ahliyah UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for educational cooperation and exchange, including scholarship provisions for PTI beneficiaries.
• Diversey Company and IHG Hotels GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoap for Hope project: Diversey provides full training on sanitizing and reshaping used hotel soaps; IHG Hotels supply the used soap. PTI recycles soaps to create new products, creating employment for youth and women with special needs in Amman and Jerash.
• Cornerstone Schools Network (Pakistan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement signed for cooperation and exchange of expertise between PTI's Measurement and Diagnosis Centre and Cornerstone Schools' Autism Center. Includes joint conferences and collaborative training programs.
• German FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSends two student volunteers annually for a full year of volunteer service at PTI, working officially in one of PTI's divisions according to their interests and skills.
• King Hussein Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical support partner for the Aftercare program, providing healthcare services for orphaned youth in the transition program.
• IHG Hotels (Linens for Life Campaign)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHG Hotels supplies used hotel linens to PTI for recycling into new clothing and service textiles. Implemented in Jerash with training for women from underserved areas.
• InterContinental Amman HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partner purchasing PTI products (food, soap, crafts) and providing hospitality training opportunities for beneficiaries.
• Kempinski Hotel AmmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partner purchasing PTI products (food, soap, crafts) and providing hospitality training opportunities for beneficiaries.
• Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Hashemite University, University of Jordan, Al Balqa' Applied UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian university partners providing academic cooperation, scholarship opportunities, and research collaboration for PTI beneficiaries.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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