Al Jisr Foundation

Programmes

• National nutrition campaign

  In partnership with Oman's Ministry of Health, the foundation implemented a three-year National Nutrition Campaign (NNC) , to address malnutrition and change dietary patterns in children, adolescents and adults in the country.
• Save hearts project

  By offering three cardiovascular fellowships to qualified doctors, this programme aims to enhance the quality of healthcare system and improve the research found on cardiovascular diseases within Oman.
• Health promoting schools

  In partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, this initiative aims to create a healthier environment and lifestyle in schools and in society to improve educational outcomes among children. To ensure sustainability, the initiative also focuses on improving students’ life skills such as leadership, teamwork and creative thinking by focusing on behaviour change and supporting better collaboration between the schools and their communities.
• Medical equipment provision

  The foundation has donated medical equipment - such as fumigation machines, endoscopy towers, and an echo colour doppler machine - to hospitals in Oman.
• Covid-19 emergency relief programme

  An initiative launched to support families affected by the pandemic through distribution of medication, food, and payment of utility bills.
• STEMinds

  In partnership with the Ministry of Education, Al Jisr Foundation is running “STEMinds” to instill a culture of research and innovation among Omani youth in the field of science, technology and innovation. YouThinkers joined as a technical partner to implement this initiative.
• Sawi initiative

  A logo design competition in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development, aimed at engaging the community to empower people with disabilities by promoting and marketing their products and services.
• Ramadan programmes

  Annual iftar events and activities for members of the communities they support. Through these programmes, the foundation has delivered more than 50,000 Iftar packs.
• Stability programmes

  This aims to improve the standard of living and welfare for families on social security and from low income backgrounds, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development. The project provided basic electrical appliances such as air conditioning units, fridges, washing machines and cooking ranges.