Jordan

From September until November 2019, and in partnership with Raneen Foundation’s Audio Stories, 17 children participated in storytelling workshops which focused on promoting positive values through listening.

Ruwwad adopts the inquiry-based learning approach which always seeks to enrich children with the best learning practices and skills. The storytelling workshops are where the Audio Storytelling Club support children in developing their listening skills.

Since Ruwwad launched the creative arts workshop in 2006, it became a cornerstone of the child development program. In 2010, Ruwwad adopted the inquiry-based learning approach in establishing creative arts learning units which help children develop their creative and critical thinking skills by exploring the relationship of art to our lives as well as the lives of Arab and international artists.

In July and August 2019, 565 children from our communities in East Amman/Jabal Al Natheef, Al Tafileh and Al Beidha benefited from summer clubs. In Ruwwad East Amman/Jabal Al Natheef, the main focus was on neuroscience, where children explored the different parts of the brain and their functions, neuroplasticity and its role in learning and changing behavior. Children applied the knowledge and skills gained in creating different projects for tackling social issues in the neighborhood and displayed their projects in the closing ceremony.

The main purpose of the Mubaderoon Project is to strengthen social enterprise initiatives to tackle social challenges in Jordan.

Ruwwad launched the Economic Enablement Project, funded by Citi Foundation, to boost the employability of young people around the globe. The project also aims to equipp youth with entrepreneurial mindsets and skills to help them secure jobs and contribute to their economies.

Within the Youth Enrichment Program, four Dardashat sessions were organized with the majority of attendees being community members.

Under the Children’s Program, 31 children, 18 females and 13 males benefitted from five sessions in the inquiry-based unit titled “A Place’s Calling” on protecting historic locations in Beidha.

Plus, Ruwwad organized sports activities in the neighboring schools, benefitting 16

Throughout 2019, Ruwwad received 52 external volunteers in the following areas” Health, business skills, English teaching, organizational document and structure overview, women’s empowerment, community support, creating stories, psychosocial support, winter camp, mentorship day, library, storytelling and database creation.

The Information Technology (IT) department provides technical support for Ruwwad’s programs and projects. In addition, it provides printing and copying services for the local community and the health clinic. The IT labs are open to the community, where visitors are offered research coaching and access to computers for different purposes, mainly research and gaming.

Story-telling, puppetry, face paint and gifts added a special flavor to Eid Al Fitr celebration at Ruwwad East Amman/Jabal Al Natheef.