Jordan

Slepa mapa_JordanskoThe crisis that erupted in Syria in 2011 triggered the flight of thousands of Syrians to Jordan. The presence of many refugees has placed increased demands on the Jordanian economy and public services. The high number of refugees has strained Jordan’s economy to the point of becoming unsustainable. Caritas Czech Republic therefore supported the provision of humanitarian assistance in the form of food and clothing vouchers and contributions towards shelter rental. 

Between 2014 and 2017, Caritas Czech Republic helped Syrian refugees settle in Jordan, and the host Jordanian population cope with the impacts of the Syrian crisis and contributed to a peaceful and democratic transformation of Syria after the end of the conflict through the following projects: 

  • Syria Crisis – Assistance in Jordan (April–October 2013) 
  • Adult Education in Jordan (2014–2017) 

Articles

Amman hosted a fair of successful small businesses
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.

Skills for better future – a story of resilience and hope
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.

Among Jordanians
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.