AWO is a grassroots non-governmental, non profit organization dedicated to make a difference in the lives of Jordanian women, was founded in 1970 by a group of women activists who dreamt of a society where gender equality and social justice would reign for all citizens ,extends its educational programmes and services to needy women living in underprivileged areas.
Undertakes advocacy programmes for women and youth of both sexes on gender equality, reproductive health and the preservation of the environmentis a member of several international, Arab and local organizations and maintains strong ties of cooperation and coordination with several NGOs locally or worldwide, is a member of several international, Arab and local organizations and maintains strong ties of cooperation and coordination with several NGOs locally or worldwide.