Support for CRP

Support for CRP We are working to raise awareness and collect donations for the Collateral Repair Project. CRP is an excellent organization based in Jordan.

They work to provide necessities, education, and trauma relief to Syrian Refugees.

04/27/2019

Fact of the Day: A U.N. aid convoy arrived in Rukban camp near the Syrian border with Jordan on Feb. 6, 2019, bringing food, hygiene supplies, and health assistance, including vaccines against childhood diseases. More than 40,000 Syrians have been stuck there for years trying to reach safety.

CRP offers a program called SuperGirls at their community center. Tailored to two separate age groups, upper and lower e...
04/27/2019

CRP offers a program called SuperGirls at their community center. Tailored to two separate age groups, upper and lower elementary school ages, the group meets twice a week. The group aims to empower young girls at a key time in development. The meetings help members learn how to process emotion, develop healthy coping mechanisms and self-awareness, and speak up in the classroom. The girls are exposed to hands on activities, building with blocks or puzzles, to strengthen motor skills and increase brain activity. Together, they are able to talk through their feelings and gain the support of others their age.

“Now my daughter has a better ability to communicate, start conversations, and engage with the community.” — Father of SuperGirls Participant at CRP

04/26/2019

Fact of the Day: Syria is in their ninth year of civil war.

CRP offers a Sports for All youth program at their community center. Volunteers take children ages 7 to 17 to play bask...
04/26/2019

CRP offers a Sports for All youth program at their community center. Volunteers take children ages 7 to 17 to play basketball every Saturday. While the program allows refugees to have fun and exercise, it also has two broader goals. They hope that children, often divided by nationality, will break down these barriers and connect to children with other experiences and backgrounds. The program also hopes to teach leadership skills by hosting workshops lead by coaches. Those attending the workshops may be able to lead groups of younger children in later sessions.

‘Basketball teaches you to keep trying, even if you don’t get the ball in the net straight away.’ says Sports for All participant.

04/25/2019

Fact of the Day: Jordan has received $457,758,594 in refugee funding, covering only 47 per cent of the country’s needs

Aya's Story: “The classes at CRP I enjoy the most are the gender violence awareness sessions which I often lead as a tra...
04/25/2019

Aya's Story: “The classes at CRP I enjoy the most are the gender violence awareness sessions which I often lead as a trainer. As a trainer, I feel I have an importance–that I’m able to do something big. Some people in the wider society may see this as simple or insignificant–that we are promoting women’s rights–but for me this is a huge. Especially since in my own family my parents always treated me just like my brothers. They afforded me with rights that I hope everyone can have.

The women attending the sessions are really benefiting and they’re very engaged. After each class they thank me for reaching them. Before, I used to always feel it was difficult to connect with people. Because of the events that happened to me, it was really hard for me to communicate and interact comfortably, but now I am a trainer and reaching people with such an important topic.”

CRP is partnered with the Yoga Mandala Project to provide yoga classes for all refugees associated with them. The Yoga M...
04/24/2019

CRP is partnered with the Yoga Mandala Project to provide yoga classes for all refugees associated with them. The Yoga Mandala Project sent experts to teach trauma-sensitive techniques to those in the community. The yoga curriculum is extremely popular. It provides an outlet to cope both mentally and physically with trauma. Many have found that after attending one session out of curiosity, the classes have become invaluable.

“It really stretches each muscle and improves your posture.” Emad also reflects on yoga’s other merits, saying, “It is always a great atmosphere. Everything is so organized and people always show up on time—it is clear that they want to be here and enjoy being here.”

04/24/2019

Fact of the Day: Jordan hosts 618,615 registered refugees, which amounts to 9.8 percent of the population

04/23/2019

Fact of the Day: Most Syrian refugees remain in the Middle East, in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt; slightly more than 10 percent of the refugees have fled to Europe.

CRP hosts barbershop course at its community center, lasting three months. Led by refugees themselves, provides an outle...
04/23/2019

CRP hosts barbershop course at its community center, lasting three months. Led by refugees themselves, provides an outlet for the men in the community. They are able to meet others, bond, and learn a helpful skill set. The barbershop provides an excellent opportunity for men to combat their boredom. At the end of the course, CRP hosts a graduation ceremony. Many of the men chose to stay at the barbershop and teach the next course.

Essam and his son Maher are extremely grateful for the opportunities the program has provided for them.

“Learning useful new skills gives me purpose. It’s a reason to leave the house, to leave the comfort zone and do something productive.” - Essam

04/22/2019

Fact of the Day: The crisis in Syria has reversed 10 years of progress in education for Syrian children, according to the U.N children’s agency.

CRP works to help refugees develop the skills necessary to support themselves. At their community center, Beauty School ...
04/22/2019

CRP works to help refugees develop the skills necessary to support themselves. At their community center, Beauty School meets twice a week to help young women learn skills including hair styling, nails, waxing, and threading.

Beauty school also provides another opportunity to socialize and distract from stress. After completing the course, women are equipped with a set of skills and a bag full of supplies. They are able to bypass the financial strain of purchasing beauty products for themselves, serve their communities during weddings or other ceremonies, and possibly earn a livelihood.

"Many refugee women can’t afford nail polish or other little things that they had back in their home countries, and so beauty school also helps them regain a sense of their normal lives."

Aseel, below, smiles after completing her hair cutting exam, excited to move on to coloring.

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