Jordan
Jordan
Programmes currently active in this country
Livelihoods and Economic Recovery Programme
The purpose of the Livelihoods and Economic Recovery Programme is to support the self-sufficiency of people who have suffered as a result of crises, helping them to start a business and enter the labour market.
Programme activities:
- Entrepreneurship programmes and mentoring. Entrepreneurship programmes provide partici- pants with hands-on training and guidance to start a business or develop an existing business. Through mentoring, we offer guidance from experienced entrepreneurs or experts to help participants bring their ideas to life.
- Labour market programmes. Labour market programmes are aimed at those people with a migrant background who want to enter the Estonian labour market, change jobs or find a job that matches their qualifications.
Contact us about this programme: livelihoods@pagulasabi.ee
In the last eight years, Jordan has taken in about 1.3 million Syrians, about half of whom have officially registered as refugees. Due to the large number of refugees, Jordan needs external assistance to meet its needs.
Estonian Refugee Council has been active in Jordan since 2018. We are officially registered in the country since 2020.
In Jordan, we are helping Syrian refugees and vulnerable local groups to cope more independently by providing entrepreneurship training and start-up grants to help them start sustainable businesses, as well as offering a comprehensive mentoring program. We have also established hydroponic greenhouses in the northern part of Jordan which provide dignified employment opportunities to Syrians as well as Jordanians.