By Eman Abu Qaoud Driven by determination and strong will, 25 women from the village of Al-Kareema, in Northern Aghwar, established “Bint Blady Food Factory”, which produces power bars made of dates stuffed with
We, members of the Al Nahda Women Network and Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF), are extremely alarmed by the World Bank’s recent performative and learning review for Jordan, which shows a sharp 32.8% decline
Conversations about the localization of humanitarian action tend to inspire everything from optimism to a sense of frustration and resignation – from actors involved at all levels. Humanitarian action at large has been a
By Eman Abu Qao’od Visited by both locals and tourists wishing to taste traditional Jordanian food, to wear Al-Khalqa (traditional Salti dress) and to enjoy the beautiful house decorations, “Fatima Alzoubi House” has become
Debt and Imprisonment in Jordan brief discusses the legal frameworks for debt in Jordan and looks at repayment of debt according to the Jordan execution law and the penal code. It also sheds light
Jordan has moved into the second year of the COVID-19 crisis. The lockdowns, the global economic slowdown, trade disruptions, and the suspension of international travel have “exacerbated existing structural weaknesses in the economy and unresolved
by Jalal Abu Saleh “Intellectual disability (or ID) is a term used when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social, and self-care skills. These limitations can cause a child
Ten women leaders of the Jordan National NGO Forum (JONAF) participated in a digital session held by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) on Thursday 6th May, to tackle the impact of
By Jalal Abu Saleh Amman – Unions, and labor and civil society organizations working to help worker enjoy their labor rights are usually more vocal on Labor Day, marked every year on May 1;
The death of Jordanian artist Mote’b Al-Saqqar on Saturday drew more poignantly the attention to the cultural-artistic movement in Jordan and gave rise to calls to lend it much-needed support. The cultural arm