A springboard into the 21st century job market
A young woman is telling a story. She speaks about being part of a training program where she learnt to make handicrafts – but it’s not until she talks about the moment when she sold her first product
Pathways to safety: Fighting gender-based violence with an innovative chatbot
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It is not limited by economic or social boundaries – or national borders. It strips survivors of their
As Lebanon ceasefire deadline looms, families are still reeling from Israeli forces’ attacks
Nearly 60 days after the conditional ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect, life is yet to return to normal for countless families uprooted by Israeli forces’ attacks.
Ahmad’s story: Personal tragedy turned powerful plea
"A bullet lodged in my head, causing my heart to stop twice. Today, I stand before you with partial facial paralysis and hearing loss because of a bullet." These were Ahmad’s words during the launch
ActionAid Denmark visit to Mafraq Youth Hub: Challenges and opportunities for the youth in Jordan
On the 11th of June 2022, ActionAid Denmark (AAMS) visited Mafraq Youth Hub in Jordan. It was a great occasion for AAMS team to meet with the youth and discuss topics of crucial importance.
Climate festival organized at the Global Platform in Amman
From 27th September to 1st October 2022, the Youth 4 Climate initiative organized its Climate Festival. This amazing week was organized with the incredible efforts of the Youth Global Platform in
Visit to the newly renovated Women Safe Space in Mafraq
On 19 October, ActionAid Arab Region visited one of its partners in Mafraq: the newly renovated Women Safe Space, in the framework of the SPA II programme in Jordan.
Policy paper: Shaping localised recovery in Northwest Syria
In the midst of a protracted twelve-year crisis, the recent devastating earthquakes have added yet another layer of complexity and urgency to the situation. As the affected population grapples with
From animator to climate activist: Jihad’s story of change
As an animator from Amman, Jordan, with an academic background in computer graphics and animation, 25-year-old Jihad Ali is used to using her skills to create something new and exciting. It wasn’t
First companies in Jordan gain ‘women-friendly’ recognition in innovative new women-led scheme to tackle workplace discrimination and harassment
Five companies in Jordan have become the first to be designated as ‘women-friendly’ environments as part of a groundbreaking new initiative to create workplaces free from gender discrimination and
