Jordan

Thousands of Syrians have fled to Jordan due to events in neighboring Syria afflicted by civil war since 2013. The Jordanian economy is exhausted by large numbers of refugees and the problem becomes unbearable for this country. Caritas Czech Republic therefore supported the provision of humanitarian assistance in the form of vouchers for food and clothing or in the form of allowances to rent shelters.

Since 2014 Caritas Czech Republic helped Syrian refugees established in Jordan and the Jordanian domestic population to cope with the effects of the Syrian crisis and to contribute to a peaceful and democratic transformation of Syria after the conflict ended.

Information about activities in Jordan in 2015 (both in English and Czech) here.

October 17, 2024 News

Caritas Czech Republic at Ambrela Development Forum: Kateřina Velíšková led a panel discussion in Bratislava about the war in Gaza

On Thursday, October 10, the Ambrela Development Forum took place in Bratislava, Slovakia. It brought together speakers from different countries to talk about the major crises and conflicts the world is currently facing. Among them was our colleague Kateřina Velíšková as a moderator, who led a panel discussion on the issue of providing humanitarian aid during the war in Gaza. 

November 10, 2016 Jordan

A Delegation from the European Union visited small entrepreneurs in Jordan

Over the last two and a half years, Caritas Czech Republic along with Caritas Jordan endeavoured to develop the work capacity of Syrian refugees and their Jordanian hosts. The aim being that the refugees will be able to conduct their own gainful activity. After courses in diverse skills (e. g. sewing, cooking and jewellery making courses) Caritas also provided to successful graduates with material and financial relief to establish an enterprise. Delegates of the European Union accompanied by charity workers came to see four entrepreneurs at towards the end of the program.

November 1, 2016 Jordan

Amman hosted a fair of successful small businesses

Since March 2014 Caritas Czech Republic, together with Caritas Jordan, has been helping displaced Syrians and Jordanian hosts to develop skills that will enable them to build their own source of livelihood. Both organizations provided courses and subsequent material and financial support for start-ups in six areas of Jordan. They also arranged for the provision of psychological assistance and general skills training for around 1,200 people.

August 9, 2016 Jordan

Skills for better future – a story of resilience and hope

Accompanied by her husband, three sons and two daughters, 53 years old Syrian, Basima Ibrahim, had arrived in Jordan four years ago. During the peace time back at home, the family had decent living and was leading a normal life. Being teacher herself and the husband earning from tailoring profession, they had enough to provide almost all basic necessities of life to their family. The conflict in her area made it impossible to continue staying there and they had to decide to leave.

June 8, 2016 Jordan

Among Jordanians

"We Europeans have the natural tendency to see things in the European way. Well, maybe it’s not just European, but very human to always see ourselves at the centre of world happenings, to think of our own social, cultural and political codes as the normal ones, even the (only) good ones." Read more about thoughts of Jorge Nuño Mayer, Secretary General of Caritas Europa on a caritas.eu.

February 18, 2016 Jordan

Refugees in Jordan learn more about small businesses

Two weeks ago, a training session for refugees from Syria took place in six Jordanian areas. The refugees learned how to work out a business plan and how to set up their own micro-enterprises. By June 2016, it is expected that 150 people will have taken part in the course. So far, the refugees have already participated in programmes regarding the improvement of practical skills.

September 18, 2015 Jordan

Despite strict laws, support for Syrians in Jordan does not stop

Caritas CR managed to extend their existing activities in Jordan until the end of 2015. However the original plans have been unset by the Jordanian government action on the issue of the rights of Syrian refugees. They can no longer attend apprenticeships or internships. They also cannot establish their own business or be employed, a law that fundamentally changed the form of charity collaboration in Jordan.

July 3, 2015 Jordan

The second phase of an EU-funded project in Jordan is approaching the end

The European Union has awarded a grant of 1,2 million JOD (more than CZK 41 million) to support refugees from Syria and socially disadvantaged Jordanians who suffer from the effects of the crisis in the Middle East.

June 21, 2015 Jordan

The unclear future for Iraqi refugees in Jordan

Jordan is currently hosting the 1.4 million Syrians, 500,000 Iraqis, 500,000 Palestinians and 35,000 displaced residents of Yemen. Caritas Jordan provides them with food, shelter, medical care, advice, training and other means of assistance. The number of people in need is staggering, but for each refugee who receives aid, a small victory is made.

June 19, 2015 Jordan

European Union to Finalize Phase II of Reinforced Life Skills Project

With a grant of JOD1.2 million, The European Union is supporting Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians who suffer from the impact of the current crisis in the region. A total of 1,200 people are trained in life skills and practical, professional and technical skills in six different training locations of Caritas all over Jordan.