Blog: The Middle East

Refugees in Lebanon

House of Ruth, Jordan

General Clinic

This month, our doctor has received 31 patients; 7 were Syrians, the rest of the patients were Jordanians from the village of Ma'in. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Jordan, people are being very worried and concerned, trying to be careful. Therefore, fewer people are coming to the clinic, so our team goes once a week to the centre for the time being.
 

Goat Loan Programme, Jordan

Vocational Training Programme, Jordan

Abia* did a great job with the olive pickling this season. We have ordered 40 kilos of green olives for friends who, after they tasted the olives and knew the story, were very excited to buy them for their families.
 

Refugees in Jordan

Iraqi Refugees

We know the circumstances the Iraqi refugees are going through, and also know that they are not allowed to work. With the COVID-19 crisis, the economic situation has become worse. No home visits or big gatherings are allowed. Nevertheless, our GHNI teams and volunteers were able to reach out to the most vulnerable and needy in different ways.

Holy Land Garden

Thanks to having things planted in a timely fashion and the faithful arrival of seasonal rains, we can now start to harvest and distribute the produce! The gardens have done very well, and it is exciting to see people receive the benefit from all the hard work. Some of the plants that are grown here at Holy Land Garden are specialty plants, and they have thrived in our growing environment.  

Refugees in Lebanon

Maya* is one of our sewing course graduates. She is a Syrian refugee from Homs. She lost her parents in Syria during the war, and her brother lost his two legs fighting with the Syrian army. Finding herself lost and alone, Maya decided to move to Lebanon. She had a very hard time at the beginning, but later she married a man who became our carpenter teacher at the House of Sara. 

House of Ruth, Jordan

Computer Class

This month the students completed a big part of learning the Microsoft Office Word programme. The students have reached a good level of using the computer.  The last part of teaching this course will be completed by the beginning of next month.
 

Goat Loan Programme, Jordan

Um Battma village

Vocational Training Programme, Jordan