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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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October 13, 2021
Mercy Corps offers summer catch-up classes to children with disabilities
During the summer of 2021, Mercy Corps’ inclusive education team provided catch-up classes to students with disabilities, to help bridge the gap between them and their peers in school curriculum.
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October 11, 2021
ISHRAK/SSAGE: Building positive attitudes and behaviors in families is what we do
Salwa, a Syrian mother of two adolescent girls, changed her mind and decided not to marry her 16-year-old daughter after participating in one of Mercy Corps' programs at Azraq refugee camp in Jordan.
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September 15, 2021
Mercy Corps and USAID promote water conservation in Jordan
In September, the USAID Water Innovation Technologies Project celebrated their achievement to save 19.765 million cubic meters of water, educating 17,473 people on water-saving technologies along the way.
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September 13, 2021
Mercy Corps influences inclusive education policy in Jordan
The Ministry of Education endorses the Inclusive Education guidelines manual developed by Mercy Corps - a landmark in the history of education in Jordan.
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September 10, 2021
Implementing school renovation projects in response to local communities’ needs
In cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the UKAid-funded "Leadership and Community Development" program implements community projects that meet local needs across five geographical locations.
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September 01, 2021
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Representative visits Refugee Girls’ Center
With support from Taiwan, Mercy Corps was able to train girl-educators and to design new girl-friendly spaces where girls can engage in recreational and educational activities.
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