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This global initiative, taking place in 114 exchanges and CCPs worldwide, highlights the critical role of the private sector in advancing gender equality, empowering women in the workforce, and promoting inclusive and sustainable business practices.
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Nedaa is a 20-year-old Syrian refugee who moved to Jordan with her family in 2013 after fleeing the war in her country Needa is an incentive-based volunteer at UN Women’s Al-Muwaqqar Oasis Centre...
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Nouf is a 28-year-old Jordanian woman who is an Oasis beneficiary at Al-Muwaqqar Centre, funded by the European Union through the Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian crisis, the Madad Fund, and in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development.
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UN Women JCO organized a visit with NOKIA to introduce the integrated services provided by the Oasis programme. UN Women has established 4 women and girls empowerment and resilience centers in Za'atari and Azraq camps and 18 centres in host communities.
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Amira, a 37-year-old Syrian refugee, living in Karak Governorate, Jordan, leads her household of four children while her husband lives abroad.
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Safa Ahmad Sayeda, a 37-year-old Jordanian mother of three, contributes to her family's financial stability as her husband nears retirement. After relocating to Karak governorate and closing her successful handicraft store, Safa faced an economic crisis.
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Fatima Ali is a Syrian mother of 8 children, moved from Dara’a, Syria to Jordan in 2012 amidst the war in her country. Initially arriving without her husband, Fatima faced harsh conditions as they didn’t have access to water and electricity at that time in the camp.
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At the heart of Zaatari Refugee camp, when Samaher arrived in Jordan in 2013, little did she know that she would become an example of resilience and empowerment for her family and community. With two sons and two daughters, Samaher's journey began with hope, but took a challenging turn.
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Since its launch in 2012, the Oasis Centres have served more than 30,000 people, predominantly Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian women and their families.
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Kinda Abu Quderi, a 52-year-old Jordanian from Karak, lives with her mother and supports her family financially. She runs an independent tailoring project and is a trainer at the Karak Oasis Centre. Kinda shared her experiences with the UN Women’s Oasis programme and its financial literacy training component.
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Noor Al-Shalabi, a resilient 21-year-old Syrian woman and a devoted mother to her daughter, found relief and opportunity in her journey to Jordan. Having faced the complexities of life, including divorce, Noor embraced the chance to make a fresh start in a new country.
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Aisha Al-Hamad, a 37-year-old Syrian woman and mother of five daughters, has a diverse professional background. Previously, she worked as a facilitator at a centre in the camp for students with special needs.
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Isra’a Al-Zarazrah, a 31-year-old Syrian woman, embarked on a transformative journey when she moved to Jordan with her family in 2013. Married with two children, Isra’a sought opportunities to enhance her skills and contribute to her family's well-being.
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Eman Al-Hariri, a 37-year-old Syrian mother of six children, two of whom have disabilities, faced the challenges of displacement when she arrived in Jordan in 2013 due to the war in Syria.
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Reem Al-Theeb, a 36-year-old mother of five from Dara’a, Syria, currently resides in Zaatari camp in northern Jordan. She moved to Jordan in January 2013, initially fleeing the war and instability in her home country with her children, as her husband couldn't immediately join them. Reem and her family were predicting a short stay in Jordan, it has now been a decade since they left Syria.
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Layal Al-Khalaf, a 37-year-old Syrian mother of five. She arrived in Jordan in 2013, seeking refuge from the devastating conflict in Syria. Her discovery of the Oasis centre was facilitated by her will to start something new in her life as well as her neighbours, who directed her towards to register at the Oasis centre.
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Ala’a Al-Kasabreh, a mother of 4 daughters from Jordan and a housewife, discovered the Oasis centre in Madaba through a friend's recommendation and proceeded to apply via the available online link.
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Abeer Abu-Rizeq, a 48-year-old from Jordan, found herself facing challenging circumstances. Divorced and a mother to a 13-year-old child, she previously owned her own shop. However, life took a difficult turn after her divorce, compounded by a health issue that led to the amputation of her right foot. Her transformative journey at the UN Women operated Oasis Centre in Madaba, funded by the European Union through the Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian crisis, the Madad Fund, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, reflects the empowering impact of the Oasis centre on vulnerable women's lives.
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Dua’a Al-Omari, a 38-year-old Jordanian mother of three children, embarked on a transformative journey through the Hairdressing Training programme at the UN Women operated Oasis centre in Madaba. This opportunity allowed her to integrate into the workforce after a pause in her educational journey. Her determination, combined with the support of her family, enabled her to balance her enrolment in the training with her responsibilities at home. This life-changing path was made possible through the Oasis centre, a safe space funded by the European Union through the Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian crisis, the Madad Fund, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development.
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At the Muwaqqar Oasis Centre in a village located at 30 km south east of the Governorate of the capital Amman, under The Resilience and Empowerment of Vulnerable Women: The Future of Jordan’s Growth and Stability project, funded by the European Union through the Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian crisis, the Madad Fund and in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, Taghreed Al-Issa's story unfolds. Taghreed embarked on a transformative journey that began when she relocated from war-torn Syria to Jordan in 2013. It all started when Taghreed became a part of the Oasis Centre community, enrolling in a Sewing course that would prove to be the foundation of her transformation.