(Immediate Release) DHL Express delivers boost to Generations For Peace in Jordan New partnership agreement increases support to thriving Jordan Schools Programme 01 June 2015 - Amman: Generations For Peace and DHL Express, Jordan today announced an exciting new phase in their partnership together, increasing DHL’s support to ensure even greater sustainability and impact in the Generations For Peace Jordan Schools Programme. DHL will also continue to support global shipments to Generations For Peace programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Generations For Peace focuses on empowering teachers and students to address local issues of conflict within schools, which compliments and aligns with DHL’s own “Go Teach” corporate social responsibility goals. It is this shared understanding of the fundamental importance of education, youth leadership and community empowerment that guides the partnership in its promising new chapter. Mr Mahmoud Haj Hussein, Country Manager for DHL Express Jordan, said: “Ours is a relationship that has been nurtured over three years and we are delighted to be able to further build on our commitment to Generations For Peace. At the heart of our highly valued collaboration, is the promise that we are both dedicated to delivering excellence, a brighter future and significant improvements to many people’s lives.” Commenting on the additional value of this support, HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, Founder and Chairman of Generations For Peace, stated: “Whilst hailing from different enterprise sectors, we share the common objectives and values that true partnership requires; we both believe that in working together we can achieve more positive impact.” To mark this important milestone in the partnership, HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein attended a special DHL event on 26 May celebrating Jordan Independence Day, in the presence of Mr Mahmoud Haj Hussein and his fellow DHL Express senior management team. -- END -NOTES TO EDITORS: About Generations For Peace: Generations For Peace (GFP) is a Jordan-based global non-profit organisation founded in 2007 dedicated to sustainable peace building and conflict transformation through sport, arts, advocacy, dialogue and empowerment. By providing unique training and continuous support and mentoring to volunteer leaders of youth, GFP empowers them to lead and cascade change in their communities, promoting active tolerance and responsible citizenship and working at the grass roots to address local issues of conflict and violence. DHL Express delivers boost to Generations For Peace in Jordan In the last eight years, GFP has trained and mentored more than 8,770 volunteer leaders of youth in 50 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. With GFP’s support, their ongoing programmes address local issues of conflict and violence, and have touched the lives of more than 227,000 children, youth and adults. GFP is ranked #32 in the “Top 500 NGOs in the World” by Global_Geneva. The ranking assesses non-governmental organisations according to innovation, impact, and sustainability. GFP is also the only peace-through-sport organisation officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Generations For Peace Media Team Tel: +962 6 500 4600 [email protected] www.generationsforpeace.org www.facebook.com/generationsforpeace @Gens_For_Peace 2