Zakat Foundation of America in
Jordan
Response to Humanitarian Crisis
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (pop. 11 million, 2024) hosts 2.4 million long-term UNRWA-registered Palestinian refugees along with 710,000 to 1.3 million newer refugees, primarily from Syria, but also Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia, about half of whom are children. Around 82% of refugees live in outside camps in the country. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, has scaled back refugee assistance due to recently reduced humanitarian funding, increasing the hardship these communities face.
Zakat Foundation of America focuses its primary humanitarian work in Jordan on refugee empowerment through two programs: an extensive Vocational Training network and our Orphan Sponsorship Program.
Our training centers offer in-person and distance instruction in a variety of employable and entrepreneurial life skills, self-care and Activities of Daily Life (ADL), and psychological counseling with a focus on women’s support and family livelihood, all of which are vital aspects of the refugee resettlement process.
We also provide free refugee healthcare services.
Zakat Foundation of America's Refugee Support in Jordan: Transforming Lives Through Key Initiatives
Jordan's Vocational Training Center: Thriving and Changing Lives
Zakat Foundation of America’s Vocational Training Centers in Jordan launched new courses for ICDL (International Computer Driving License) certification, web design, sewing, knitting, and crafts in January 2024. This brings our ongoing course offerings for residents and refugees to 13.
Zakat Foundation of America Brings the Joy of Learning to Jordan
School helps children grow intellectually, emotionally, and physically. It supports their mental stability, social capacity, and future economic opportunities. Our Back-to-School campaign provides both resident Jordanian and refugee children purpose and a positive experience in their crucial formative years.
Stories of Change
Women’s Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods
Vocational Training Center in Jordan Inspires and Empowers Women
In the city of Irbid, Jordan, Zakat Foundation of America has just expanded our Vocational Training Center (VTC).
Established just two years ago, its classes have quickly filled up (mostly) with women looking to acquire the profitable skill sets of computer programming and web design, and sewing, knitting, and salable craft creations.
Najah and Rawan are two beneficiaries from our Irbid VTC program.
From Passion to Profession
Raised in a family facing financial difficulties, she turned her passion for sewing into a thriving business – a means of both supporting her family and building a promising future.
Living with her retired father, mother, and two sisters, Roaa found solace and purpose in sewing, a hobby that quickly grew into something much more significant with the training you sponsored.
Mobile Schools Help Transform Futures
Ahmed, a bright boy, lives with his parents and brother in a refugee camp in Um Rumanah, Madaba. After two years without access to education due to the absence of a nearby school, Ahmed’s hope was renewed when we launched our mobile school in the camp. The Caravan Project has not only impacted Ahmed but has also inspired positive changes in behavior and greater commitment to learning in all the children. His teacher praises him as one of the best students, and his father has noticed a remarkable improvement in his behavior since enrolling. This program is a transformative step forward for all the children in the area.
Our Impact in Jordan
71,3614 Lives Impacted
201,452 Nourished through Food Security
23,742 Ramadan Food and Udhiyah Meat Packages Distributed
16,446 Lives Enhanced with Vocational Trainings
7,092 Futures Created With Education Support
9,620 Nurtured through Orphan Support
News from Jordan
3/17/16
A Visit to one of the Largest Refugee Camps
Largest Refugee Camps - Za’atari is Jordan’s fourth largest city with 120,000 residents and the second largest refugee camp in the world.
Stories
1/19/17
Winter Clothing Distribution in Jordan
Zakat and its representatives in Jordan distributed more than a thousand packages of winter clothing to orphans In different areas of Jordan.
Photos & Videos
Captured Moments: A Glimpse of Our Work
A Zakat Foundation of America field rep helps a mother take her winter relief items home.
Coat and jackets are essential winter clothing items we ensure families have to protect themselves from the winter chill.
Empowering people with disabilities tin Jordan to break barriers and find job opportunities
Makeshift shelters in Jordan provide essential relief. Our Winter Relief program provides winter staples for families in need.
Our vocational training center in Amman, Jordan teaches a class on mosaics for a path to financial stability.
Refugee children in Jordan enjoy a break during classes in their caravan shelter schools.
Residents in Jordan line up for Udhiyah-Qurbani meat distribution to share a nourishing meal with their loved ones
Sponsored orphaned children in Jordan enjoy a day of rides and recreation to celebrate Eid al Fitr
Vocational training centers in Irbid, Jordan ensure women gain financial stability to break through the cycle of poverty.
Vocational training classes in Irbid, Jordan help women secure financial stability through skills trainings.
Warm Ramadan Iftar meals help underserved residents break their fast.
Winter coats, blankets, and other essentials given to families to ensure safety agains the winter freeze in Jordan.
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Emergency Relief
Help victims of disaster & violent conflict recover and heal.
Give to Emergency ReliefEducation
Providing access to education & creating powerful antidotes to unrest, distrust, & war.
Give to EducationHealth & Wellbeing
Leading critical projects to heal bodies, minds, & souls.
Give to Health & WellbeingFood Security
Delivering urgent food in Ramadan & year round to relieve starvation. Give $50 for Food Security.
Give to Food SecuritySadaqah Jariyah
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Give to Sadaqah JariyahSeasonal Giving
Additional opportunities to provide more aid throughout the world.
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