Jordan

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A woman with a wrench? ‘Why not?’ asks Ra’edah Abu Alhalaweh

By Reid Davis · March 1, 2023

Ra'edah Abu Alhalaweh is a 53-year-old, female plumber living in Zarqa, Jordan. Since many women in the Middle East cannot be alone with a male, non-family member, home repairs can be difficult. Being able to employ a female plumber solves this problem and employs women.

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Refugees in Jordan feeling the effects of Ukraine conflict

By Sarah Easter · May 18, 2022

Ghena and Hanan currently have to spend the equivalent of 11 euros to buy three liters of cooking oil -- three euros more than six weeks ago. The effects of the war in Ukraine have now also reached Jordan. This means only one thing after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: further fear for their income.

Ideas

11 years of conflict. 11 years of lost childhood.

By CARE Staff · March 15, 2022

Millions of children were born in Syria since that country's civil conflict began more than a decade ago. Many are regularly exposed to violence and explosive weapon attacks. Thousands have lost family members and been forced to flee their homes to camps in faraway places and across neighboring countries. Most continue to experience daily, numerous violations of their basic rights to health, education and protection. These are some of their stories.

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The Hunger Clock is ticking across the Middle East and North Africa: Three weeks into the Ukraine conflict, people are already feeling the impact

March 14, 2022

As the war in Ukraine continues, the risk of knock-on impacts will grow. The hunger clock is ticking, especially in economically unstable countries, where vulnerable populations continue to face rising needs amidst shrinking resources.

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Growing psycho-social and economic pressures on vulnerable Jordanians and refugees in the Kingdom

February 20, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, debt, unemployment, and the fear of homelessness are exacerbating domestic violence and tensions within and among refugee families living in Jordan and their Jordanian host communities, a new study by CARE International in Jordan has revealed.

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Meet Mona, a Syrian Refugee who Sacrificed Everything to Keep her Family Safe

By CARE Staff · June 15, 2021

From raising her children in a war zone to fleeing and finding a new passion for sewing through a CARE program, Mona remains resilient and determined.

Culture

This Syrian Woman Built a Thriving Dairy Business in Jordan

By CARE Staff · March 12, 2021

With only some pots, utensils, an oven and small refrigerator, Abeer Abbas has created a sustainable and profitable local operation.

Ideas

Cash Transfers for Education Support Needs of Adolescents and Families

By Holly Welcome Radice and Nour Al Saaideh · October 6, 2020

Cash and voucher assistance has transformed humanitarian aid.

News

‘My Name is Marwa’

By CARE Staff · October 1, 2020

Nia Sioux raises her voice alongside Marwa to tell the story of a girl's dedication and perseverance in Marwa's own words.

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Nigerian Refugee in Jordan Hopes to Rebuild his Life

By Mahmoud Shabeeb and Sara Rashdan · February 4, 2020

Saeed lost everything when armed insurgents attacked

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11 years of conflict. 11 years of lost childhood.

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The Hunger Clock is ticking across the Middle East and North Africa: Three weeks into the Ukraine conflict, people are already feeling the impact

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Growing psycho-social and economic pressures on vulnerable Jordanians and refugees in the Kingdom

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Meet Mona, a Syrian Refugee who Sacrificed Everything to Keep her Family Safe

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This Syrian Woman Built a Thriving Dairy Business in Jordan

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Cash Transfers for Education Support Needs of Adolescents and Families

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‘My Name is Marwa’

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Nigerian Refugee in Jordan Hopes to Rebuild his Life

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Jordan

News

A woman with a wrench? ‘Why not?’ asks Ra’edah Abu Alhalaweh

News

Refugees in Jordan feeling the effects of Ukraine conflict

Ideas

11 years of conflict. 11 years of lost childhood.

Press Releases

The Hunger Clock is ticking across the Middle East and North Africa: Three weeks into the Ukraine conflict, people are already feeling the impact

Press Releases

Growing psycho-social and economic pressures on vulnerable Jordanians and refugees in the Kingdom

News

Meet Mona, a Syrian Refugee who Sacrificed Everything to Keep her Family Safe

Culture

This Syrian Woman Built a Thriving Dairy Business in Jordan

Ideas

Cash Transfers for Education Support Needs of Adolescents and Families

News

‘My Name is Marwa’

News

Nigerian Refugee in Jordan Hopes to Rebuild his Life

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