Why Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes Is Necessary To Foster Trauma-Relief In A Refugee Community
Falah, a University of Jordan graduate, with a diploma in marketing, discusses his experiences participating in the Gender-Based Violence, and Emotional Intelligence courses offered at CRP.
Originally from Syria, Falah has been taking part in CRP...
Refugees in Jordan Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
In January of this year, Jordan became one of the first countries in the world to start vaccinating refugees. In a global race to fight the pandemic, nations have prioritised vaccinating their own citizens. Jordan’s...
Atlantic Titans: One Man and His Boat Supporting Refugee Rehabilitation
Adventurer Rob Hamilton is rowing the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for Jordan-based NGO Collateral Repair Project.
When you see a picture of 29-year-old former army-officer-in-training Rob Hamilton, arms crossed with feet planted firmly on...
Canary Islands, Salt Sores, Knee Injury, and What It Has to Do With CRP
This story has an incredible opening line:
Did you know that more people have climbed Mount Everest than rowed across the Atlantic Ocean?
Even more importantly, this story has one incredible man at the center of it:...
At CRP, Professional Development Doesn’t Stop During COVID-19
Over 3,800 applications, 154 humanitarian professionals, and 48 countries: this is the scope of work of National NGO Program on Humanitarian Leadership (NNPHL), a consortium consisting of Concern Worldwide, The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, and International...
CRP Youth Education Programs Director Reflects on Life at CRP
I have been managing CRP's youth programs since 2017. My role focuses on supporting the education and wellbeing of refugees and vulnerable Jordanian youth. We offer a variety of programs for youth of all ages...
2020 Julia Taft Fund Awards CRP for Women’s Livelihoods Programs
Collateral Repair Project (CRP) is pleased to announce that we have been selected to receive an award of $25,000 from the U.S. Embassy in Jordan through the Julia Taft Refugee Fund.
The Fund, awarded by the...
CRP Grants Officer Reflects on Life at CRP
This has been a long and difficult summer since the coronavirus upended everything, not only for CRP but for everyone in Jordan and in the world. I have been with CRP for nearly two years...
CRP Receives Support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
CRP is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) from the Embassy of Canada in Jordan and Global Affairs Canada.
This funding will support CRP...
A Message from Our Executive Director
Dear CRP supporters,
A big hello to you!
I'm writing with heartfelt and warm thoughts that I'm sending your way in a time that seems challenging everywhere I turn. I hope you're managing ok and continuing to...