Only 15 percent of women are engaged in the formal economy in Jordan. This is due to many factors including cultural and societal norms, difficulties in finding transportation to job sites, safety concerns on public transit, and the cost and availability of child care. The … [Read more...] about The sharing economy is boosting economic empowerment for women in Jordan
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This program is helping skilled refugees in Jordan and Lebanon find jobs abroad
Many refugees in Lebanon are skilled professionals in one field or the other, and yet, they still have to rely on humanitarian aid. An international organization by the name of Talent Beyond Boundaries thinks that’s crazy (we do too), which is why they created a platform that … [Read more...] about This program is helping skilled refugees in Jordan and Lebanon find jobs abroad
Jordan’s capital is creating green mosques and schools to tackle emissions
Poking above the bright pink bougainvillea that spills into the street, the lone minaret of the Ta'la Al-Ali mosque towers over the Khalda neighborhood of Amman. Aside from its colorful stain-glassed windows and ornate calligraphy, this mosque stands out for another reason: its … [Read more...] about Jordan’s capital is creating green mosques and schools to tackle emissions
