Jordan

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.

For the second year, 200 of Al Tafileh children from all villages participated in Al Tafileh Marathon. The marathon aims to improve the athletic skills of children and increase the participation of Al Tafileh children in the various activities that improve their wellbeing.

Children entrepreneurial projects were the fruit of Ruwwad’s winter camp for the year 2019. These projects addressed social and environmental problems and the challenges children witness every day. The carnival served as a safe and fun space for the children to present their ideas and work, and gain the support needed to implement their projects on the ground.