By Jordan Schneider There are 6.3 million displaced refugees in Syria, 1.3 million live in Jordan. Not all Syrian refugees within Jordan live in official refugee camps; nevertheless, living in Jordan and not in a camp means 20 to an apartment. These are urban refugees. Other refugees not in official camps have built their own...
Tag: Humanitarian aid
A Lasting Impression: My Time in Jordan with SCM
By Rasha Abousalem There comes a time in your life when you just know that things will change. That time for me was back in February 2014 when I decided to go on a 3 week long humanitarian trip to assist and interview Syrian refugees throughout Jordan. During the early stages of organizing my trip,...
AL Hurra Interview about SCM
Here is a video of an interview done on an Arabic language station about SCM. They came to our office and talked with Rita about the work we are doing to help the refugees. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBx-mxB18WE]
Baby Kits for New Delivery Center in Zaatari
Inspired by Finland’s attention to safety and to assist new mommies and babies, we have decided to create boxes to prepare new mothers for their newborn’s first year of life. These kits will include everything from clothing to bathing supplies. We hope to have these boxes filled and distributed by fall to Al-Zaatari Camp’s new Delivery Center. We are aiming to ship these...
May Clothing Drive Results
Thank you to everyone who helped and donated to our clothing and household goods drive that just wrapped up yesterday (May 31). It was a huge success, here are the totals: 12,376 pounds of soft goods/clothing turned in yesterday 1102 pounds of soft goods/clothing turned in last week 439 pounds of hard goods, books, household...
Local Supporter Raises Funds for Malki Center School Bus!
Many of you may remember fourteen year-old Raya, who recently volunteered at our Malki Children’s Center in Amman with her mother Lena Tuffaha! She spent the day assisting our Malki team with various aspects of our program, including art and sand therapy. During her time there, she learned of the struggle many children face to get to...
Malki Center’s April Updates
As you’ve all probably have noticed, it was a very busy month for our Malki Children’s Center in Amman; graduations, visiting volunteers, and preparing for a new incoming group! We had 13 children graduate in April, with 2 children continuing their treatment and joining another group of students that attend 3 days/week. Some children need...
Reflections on the March Mission
This was written by Rita’s niece, Jumana, who went with the mission and worked as translator and helper. She has also been helping with our distributions from the warehouse and other projects in Jordan for SCM. SCM – March Medical Mission 2015 Using whatever you can do to help a person in need gives...
More March 2015 Mission Photos
Most of these photos were taken at Zaatari, the largest refugee camp in the world. The Syrians are making do as best they can, but there are many, many challenges. Medical care has been cut, electricity is often out, and some sections of the camp are extremely crowded. With the warming weather comes the risk...
#SCMHelp4Syrians Medical Mission Photos Day 1
DAY 1 – Madaba Here are photos from Day 1. The group went to Madaba where there is not only a large population of Syrian refugees, but also Palestinian and Iraqi refugees. Jordan has always welcomed refugees from its neighboring countries in times of conflict, but its resources are stretched to the limit. Medical is...