Desert Bloom is a Jordanian nonprofit that drives sustainable growth and creates long-term positive impact for communities and individuals. By addressing interconnected local and global challenges, our integrated approach advances the three pillars of sustainable development: a thriving Society (People), a healthy Planet, and inclusive Prosperity.
We target marginalized people, particularly youth with fewer opportunities, coming from disadvantaged areas and backgrounds, including immigrants and refugees. Such people cross all socio-economic, racial, religious, lifestyle, and cultural groups. They lack the self-efficacy to improve their life situation.
The history of Desert Bloom goes back to around the end of the second millennium, when we established the "Self-Improvement Initiative" to enhance graduates’ employability skills under the University of Jordan Alumni Club. The repercussions of World Trade Centre tragedy in 2001, particularly the growing distrust between the west and the Middle East, incited us to go global establishing "Quested Peace organization" in 2002. Quested Peace contributed to building bridges of understanding and restoring trust between the West and the Middle East. In 2004, Quested Peace joined the United Religions Initiative (URI), the largest grassroots interfaith and peace-building organization worldwide. In July 2018, Quested Peace changed its name to Desert Bloom.
To inspire and advance a sustainable future in Jordan and beyond by empowering communities and individuals to build a just, resilient, and thriving society—where People, Planet, and Prosperity grow in harmony.
Fostering sustainable development by empowering people to reach their full potential and catalyze transformative change across society, economy, and environment.
To foster sustainable development through People Empowerment, Environmental Protection, Intercultural Understanding, Volunteerism and Global Citizenship Education.
We encourage people to think globally, while acting locally. We reinforce global competence and universal morality through promoting values of respect, cultural diversity and continous improvement to create opportunities for all and advance shared respect for human dignity.
Behind every success there is a great team, together we can make our world a better place for all
