Jordan
An arid nation grapples with water scarcity, the needs of the most vulnerable and the flood of Iraqi refugees.
Up to an estimated half-million Iraqis have fled to Jordan since 2003, part of what the UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls "the biggest displacement crisis in the Middle East" in nearly 60 years. Mercy Corps programs in this region are providing access to education and assistance for emigre families, as well as easing the strain on natural resources by addressing the rising cost and scarcity of water.
Video: Food Packages Help Iraqi Refugees ›
Topics: Hunger, Displacement, Conflict & War
Since the start of the 2003 war in Iraq, almost half a million Iraqis have sought refuge in Jordan. Many arrived with little more than what they were carrying.
Video: Iraqi Refugees Learn to Help Each Other ›
Topics: Displacement, Conflict & War, Citizen Involvement
The 2003 war in Iraq forced almost half a million Iraqi residents to seek refuge in Jordan.
Video: Empowering Women in Their Communities ›
Topics: Women's Empowerment, Economic Development
Ajloun is a district in northern Jordan. A large part of the population of the area is educated. Even so, there are very few job opportunities in Ajloun, especially for women.
Helping Iraqi Refugees ›
Topics: Conflict & War, Displacement, Emergencies
As many as one million Iraqis have fled to Jordan since 2003, part of what the UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls "the biggest displacement crisis in the Middle East" in nearly 60 years.
Transition to Education ›
Topics: Conflict & War, Children, Displacement, Education, Emergencies
Iraqi and Jordanian children spent a summer day together in Amman to help acclimate Iraqis to their new home and defuse tensions between refugees and their host communities.
Saving Water in an Arid Paradise ›
Topics: Water/Sanitation
Throughout Jordan, Mercy Corps awards grants to more than 70 community-based organizations for household water savings and efficiency projects.
Quenching the Thirst of Goats ›
Topics: Water/Sanitation
A Mercy Corps program encouraging water savings is helping goat herders in Jordan's central highlands.
Access Middle East ›
Topics: Civil Society, Disability
In a region generally hostile to persons with disabilities, Karen Saba hopes to fuel a dialogue that will change perceptions.
Expanding Rural Livelihoods Opens Doors for Women ›
Topics: Women's Empowerment
Amal Al-Masae’id, 27, the oldest of six children, landed her first job as secretary of a rural business cooperative supported by Mercy Corps' local partner in Jordan.
Capitalizing on Rainfall in Jordan ›
Topics: Economic Development
Farmers in an impoverished region erected a cold-storage and food-processing facility that enhances the value of their produce - and their profits.
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