
AQABA

Aqaba, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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Dream it.
In Aqaba, we dream of more than courts, and pitches— we dream of opportunity. This project begins with a vision: girls leading, coaches rising, communities gathering, and sport becoming a voice for change. In the heart of Jordan’s desert, we’re creating a place where young people can move freely, speak boldly, and thrive without limits. It all starts with a dream — and a plan to make it real.
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Build it.
We’re turning vision into infrastructure — one court, one classroom, one coach at a time. In partnership with Finaa, ASEZA and global supporters, we’re building a bold new sports hub in Aqaba that will serve over 5,000 girls and youth. This isn’t charity — it’s strategy: safe spaces, trained mentors, and sports designed with purpose. The foundation we lay here will echo far beyond the walls.
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Grow it.
The work doesn’t stop once the concrete dries. We grow by investing in people — training local coaches, mentoring girls, launching leagues, and building pathways from the court to the classroom and beyond. With STEM, sport, and community power at the core, Aqaba will become a hub of hope in the desert. This is how we turn momentum into movement — and movement into lasting change.
aqaba - at a glance
• Location: Aqaba, Jordan
• Vision: Build the region’s first girls-centered sports and empowerment hub
• Impact Goal: Serve over 5,000 girls and youth from surrounding communities and desert regions
• What We’re Building:
• Full-size outdoor basketball court with professional sport tiles
• 5v5 soccer pitch
• Two 1,000 sq ft multi-use buildings for training, classrooms, and storage
• Shaded seating and gathering spaces
• Program Pillars:
• Sport – Leagues, camps, coaching development
• STEM – GPS-tracked training meets coding and data literacy
• Mentorship – Youth-led leadership and life skills programs
• Timeline: Groundbreaking 2024 | First leagues & programs 2025
• Partners: Finaa, ASEZA, Right to Run, Global Partners, TAT Dream Team
The finaa Sports hub
The Finaa Sports Hub is a first-of-its-kind space in Aqaba, Jordan — a bold, intentional effort to empower girls through sport, movement, and mentorship. Rooted in traditional Arab architecture, the design draws on natural cooling systems like wind catchers and uses sustainable, energy-efficient materials to adapt to the desert climate. More than a facility, Finaa feels like a backyard — a space for gathering, safety, and growth. Named after the Arabic word for “backyard,” this hub is designed to feel like home while serving over 5,000 youth with sport, STEM, and leadership programs that build power from the ground up.
