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Helping vulnerable households carve a path out of poverty

September 28, 2022

Participating in the RYSE project gave Ahmed the confidence and hope he needed to make positive changes in his life and provide financial support for his family.

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Nubader Program supports adolescent girls for the first time in Rusaifah

Through the Nubader program, adolescent girls are learning to recognize their strengths, interests, and values. They are also building healthy relationships and finding new friendships.

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How ‘Family Superhero’ helped parents overcome life’s stress in Za’atari Camp

Equipping parents with the knowledge and skills to reduce their profound stress amidst exacerbated socioeconomic conditions and support them in building healthy relationships with their children.

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Mercy Corps’ support of Young Mothers’ empowerment in Za’atari Camp

Raising awareness of young mothers, their husbands, and mothers-in-law on the importance of educating young married women on positive parenting, childcare, and sexual reproductive health to empower women.

A group of women girls.

Watch the video of the ‘WISE Girls’ program in Za’atari and Azraq Camps

With the support from the Government of Taiwan, Mercy Corps is partnering with adolescent girls between 11 and 19 through the WISE Girls program in Za’atari and Azraq Camps.

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USAID/WIT supports solving water challenges – Ghada Al-Qudah’s story

USAID/WIT provides a holistic approach to solving water issues through grants such as creating domestic wells to collect rainwater, installing electric pumps, and facilitating e-payments to locals.

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Using street art to spark conversation on water conservation – “Hold Water” initiative

The USAID funded Water Innovations Technologies Project celebrated the efforts exerted to conserve water in North of Jordan through the “Hold Water” street art water conservation initiative.