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Empowering Eilan: Overcoming challenges with the power of a cosmetic hand

September 14, 2023

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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Foundation training graduation in partnership with AlQantara Center in Maan

Mercy Corps, in partnership with the Al-Qantara Center and AMIDEAST Jordan, under the “Youth Activism beyond Borders” project, held the foundation training graduation for a group of youth workers.

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Mercy Corps implements economic empowerment component under RYSE program

Under the Resilient Youth, Socially and Economically project (RYSE), 80 household heads out of 194 targeted participants received ‘Financial Literacy’ training in Ajloun, Mafraq, and Irbid.

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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.