Amman, Aug. 23 (Petra) -- Attarat Power Company (APCO) on Sunday launched an initiative by distributing school bags and stationery to all first-grade students in the Umm Ar-Rasas district in Amman governorate, in coordination with the Um Umm Ar-Rasas municipality.

The "Small Steps, Big Dreams" campaign aims to ease financial pressure on families ahead of the new academic year and help children begin their education with confidence, APCO said in a statement.

Nour Ma'aitah, the company's public relations chief, said education forms the foundation for a bright future for children and the community.

She highlighted APCO's commitment to suporting children at the start of their academic journey and fostering an environment that encourages learning and ambition.

As for its policy, Ma'aitah said APCO continues to carry out community initiatives to address the "true" needs of residents near its project site, underscoring the company's commitment to expanding its development role across Jordan's governorates.

The campaign reflects a partnership model between the Kingdom's private sector and local institutions to support education and empower children, whom the company described as "central to building a more prosperous and sustainable society." Based on official figures, APCO represents Jordan's largest foreign direct investment, valued at $2.1 billion. The project comprises two power-generation units with a combined net capacity of 470 megawatts , 235 megawatts each, along with integrated mining operations.

It is the first project in Jordan to use the country's abundant local oil shale resources, reducing reliance on imported gas and strengthening national energy security.

//Petra// NQ