An adult holding a young child.
RYSE: How Cash for Protection improves the health of many participants

Mercy Corps, through its RYSE project, helps vulnerable families with their protection needs. Read this piece to learn more about this intervention, which also features case studies from Jordan.

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A young person making a heart shape with their hands.
September 14, 2023
Empowering Eilan: Overcoming challenges with the power of a cosmetic hand
Discover Eilan’s inspiring journey from hiding her difference to embracing her uniqueness with the help of a cosmetic hand through the support provided by Mercy Corps’ Inclusive Education program.
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Kholoud hourani, one of the eight remarkable women at formajo social enterprise, turns her dreams into reality as she crafts delectable cheese.(photo by habibi association)
September 05, 2023
From housewife to family provider through Italian cheese making in Ader, Jordan
Discover how cheese for a cause is changing lives in Ader, with the support of USAID Iqlaa. Eight women and two shepherds are part of FormaJO social enterprise that aims to empower local communities.
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A person laying materials on a table to produce reusable totes. photo courtesy of cathy cheney
July 27, 2023
Helping micro and small enterprises better manage their finances
USAID Iqlaa program supports Jordan's micro and small enterprises with financial management services and solutions to help them achieve better growth and resilience.
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Two people leading a presentation to a group of adults.
March 23, 2023
The power of community-led advocacy: Key learnings from Jordan
Through its Building Communities' Flood Resilience project, Mercy Corps is placing communities at the heart of its efforts, including influencing key decision-makers in both rural and urban settings.
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A person painting on a canvas.
February 16, 2023
Jazeerat Al Zohoor helps Salwa recognize her physical changes
Salwa's understanding has grown in many ways as a result of her participation in the ISHRAK program.
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August 2017, zaatari, jordan. young people participating in mercy corps safe spaces activities at the zaatari refugee camp.
February 15, 2023
RYSE: Empowering young refugees to become social change agents
It was one objective of the RYSE project to empower and train the youth of the Zaatari camp so that they may participate meaningfully in the growth of their communities.
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