Economic Empowerment Project for Vulnerable Groups / Mafraq

The project targets the economic empowerment of vulnerable groups in Mafraq Governorate, including persons with intellectual and physical disabilities, women and the deprived, by providing them with vocational education and training to help them secure income for themselves and their families. The project also aims to improve the services of Al-Amal Center for Special Education / Mafraq by creating a safe space for children, developing the center's facilities for beneficiaries to use for training, social interaction and integration into the local community.

Project activities:

1. Maintenance of Al-Amal Center for Special Education / Mafraq, building walls for the center and a garden for the center's children.
2. Training courses for women, persons with disabilities and youth of both genders,

• Training topics offered:

1. Training in hair styling and beauty for women
2. Training women in home industries and handicrafts
3. English conversation course, identifying professional traits and self-marketing (both genders)
4. Drawing and coloring for children (aged 12–16) and children with special needs
5. Plumbing training for youth (both genders)
6. Building the outer wall, constructing the playground and various maintenance works at Al-Amal Center
7. Seminar on the rights of persons with disabilities, focusing on children and practical aspects
8. Workshop on internet addiction and its risks for youth
9. Seminar on school dropouts for children

Funding body: the European Union / with the support of the Expertise France organization

Implementation area: Mafraq Governorate

Number of beneficiaries: 250

Year of implementation: 2022