The Jordan Red Crescent is helping Syrian refugees restart their livelihoods and small businesses. ‘It’s not just about the money, but the feeling of being capable and empowered.’

Words by Joe Baaklini, IFRC Communications Officer

When Faten fled war-torn Syria in 2012, she found herself a refugee in a makeshift camp in the town of Al-Lubban, Jordan. She lived in a tent with her husband - the sole provider for the family - and her children.

The family’s situation went from bad to worse when Faten’s husband got sick and could no longer provide for the family. That is when Faten realized she had to act fast to support her spouse and children.  

Thanks to her friends, Faten learned about a series of vocational trainings that were being organized by the Jordan Red Crescent (JNRCS). She saw a career opportunity in those trainings, and she took it.