In Her Words: A Board Member Shares Why She Got Involved with CRP
My name is Allison Monroe, and I am a member of CRP’s Board of Directors. I would like to take a minute to share my story of how I became involved with CRP and all...
Supergirls Bond While Learning Life Skills
Supergirls is a leadership program at CRP for girls ages 6 to 12.
It provides girls with a friendly space to talk about their emotions and teaches them techniques, like yoga and meditation, to deal with...
Building Brotherhood at the Barbershop
Barbershop helps community members fill their days while waiting for possible resettlement. Learning new skills allows the men to feel as though they are not wasting their time and could potentially lead to a source...
Healing after Heartache: Male Refugees Help One Another Recover From The Wounds of War
One of our most unique programs is Diwaniya, a support group for men that meets once a
week.
CRP is one of only a few NGOs in Jordan that provide psychological support
specifically geared toward adult male refugees,...
Building Back Confidence One Step at a Time: Women’s Empowerment Program Teaches Self-Love
No topic is off limits during our Women’s Empowerment classes. Stereotypes, sex, domestic violence, trauma, self-care, problem-solving, emotional maturity, anger managment---they talk about it all.
Each class is led by a facilitator, called a trainer, who...
Holiday Recipes from the CRP Community – Special Iraqi Cake
This winter, we will be publishing a collection of recipes for holiday desserts. These recipes are all homemade and shared with us by members of the CRP community. Each week we will be posting a...
A Space of Their Own: Women Find Solace at Hope Workshop
A refugee’s sense of self-worth can sometimes diminish after years of being unable to work or support themselves. But Hope Workshop offers women the opportunity to regain some independence and bring in a little income...
Refugees Share How CRP’s Food Vouchers Help Their Families
Dinner should be a relaxing time for families; a chance to talk and connect while enjoying a good meal together at the end of the day.
But for all too many refugees, it’s only a source...
Holiday Recipes from the CRP Community – Sudanese Kahk
This winter, we will be publishing a collection of recipes for holiday desserts. These recipes are all homemade and shared with us by members of the CRP community. Each week we will be posting a...
Hope Workshop Bakes Healthy Snacks for CRP’s Kids
Hope Workshop is a craft collective that allows women to express their creativity while also earning a little extra income for their families. Held in the women-only section of our community center in Hashemi Shamali,...