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A Syrian ten year old’s decade in a refugee camp
Meet Nawras, a Syrian 10 year old in Jordan whose name means “seagull” and whose best friend is a rooster.
- Article
- August 12, 2022
Solving the refugee employment problem in Jordan: A survey of Syrian refugees
In Jordan, there are an estimated 1.2 million Syrian refugees, the vast majority of which are unemployed. To address this crisis, the Jordan Compact, a new partnership between the international community and Government of Jordan that provides a pathway to economic opportunity for both refugees and Jordanians, was crafted.
- Report
- April 13, 2017
Syrian refugee children share their secret superpowers
At least a half million Syrian refugee children live in Lebanon. Many have no choice but to work on the streets or in the fields to help their families survive. The International Rescue Committee gives them a safe place to play, learn, and just be kids. Meet a group of children as they spend a day in one of these safe spaces dressing up in superhero costumes and talking about their secret superpowers.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Escaping Syria
The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
In search of work: creating jobs for Syrian refugees
This report concludes with recommendations including an annual review and subsequent adjustments to the Jordan Compact to ensure that more sustainable job opportunities are generated and the needs of Syrian refugees and Jordanians are met.
- Report
- February 9, 2017
Counseling—and Zumba classes—help three generations of Syrian women find hope
The war in Syria took a tremendous psychological toll on Samaher and her family. Here's a look at how an IRC women's center in Jordan helped Samaher, her daughter and mother find comfort and hope.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Even through war, Syrian girl holds on to her dream of becoming a lawyer
With the IRC’s support, Nour, a Syrian refugee living in Jordan, was able to envision her future as a lawyer. Photographer Meredith Hutchison shares her story.
- Article
- July 11, 2022
Meet Ameera: the Syrian refugee finding confidence through safe spaces
With the help of the IRC’s EU-funded safe spaces, Ameera can have a support network to deal with the aftermath of displacement and war.
- Article
- September 26, 2023
Alone in Azraq: A Syrian teenager's story
Fifteen-year-old Samir became separated from his family after his home in Aleppo was attacked. He tells the IRC about his journey to Jordan and his hope to be reunited with his parents.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Fighting for their daughters: Syrian mothers open a school
Syrian mothers at Arbat camp in Iraq wouldn’t sit by as their daughters lost an education. Instead, they took action.
- Article
- June 27, 2022