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Working with the most vulnerable
Since it was
established more than thirty years ago, JOHUD has always been committed to
providing support to the most vulnerable segments of the community. Over the
years, as Jordan
has undergone social, economic and political change, the profile of
vulnerability has changed. JOHUD keeps track of these changes in order to be
able to adapt its approach to meet emerging needs.
JOHUD's primary
target are those people who live in conditions of extreme poverty, who have
limited access to resources, and who are vulnerable to the shocks and cycles
that affect the poor. In addition, there are those groups in society who,
although not extremely poor, are marginalized in other ways.
This includes the
disabled and their families, female-headed households, youth at
risk, and women who are subject to violence and abuse. In Jordan, this is
a sizeable community - probably in the region of one million people.
Through its
network of 50 community centres, many located in remote and under-served areas,
JOHUD aims to reach out to these marginalised groups and to alleviate the
symptoms of their marginalisation whilst also tackling the root causes of their
situation.
In 2006 and 2007,
JOHUD estimates that through its broad programme of support, more than quarter
of a million marginalised people were positively affected directly and
indirectly.
JOHUD is also a leading
member of the Jordanian Alliance Against Hunger (JAAH)
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Our work with the
most vulnerable in 2006 and 2007
10,000 people in
desperate circumstances helped
Half a million young
people involved in the QASWC
150 free medical days provided through RAFAH project
20,000 people benefit
from CDC services such as KGs, physiotherapy sessions, children's clubs,
advisory services and project activities
JOHUD provided direct
services to around 500 disabled people and their families through physiotherapy
sessions,
JOHUD supported 200
students at the Rajah
School for the Deaf
and 200 mentally challenged children at the Mota'a Centre for Special
Education.
JOHUD's partnership
projects directly affected some 28,000 people - with an indirect effect on
around 200,000
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Case study: The Goodwill Campaign brings medical care
"I thought I would have to live
with my illness the rest of my life" Saleh, a father of two said. Living in a small
room along with his wife and two kids, Saleh was lying on the sofa reading his
newspaper. "He has been on this condition since he had undergone the heart
surgery two months ago," explained his wife.
Saleh used to be a carpenter,
but started suffering from an aching body, poor appetite, shortness of breath and
he was forced to stay home. For almost fifteen
years, he wasn't able to find work, and had to depend on JD40 a month from his
son.
"I felt useless," explained Saleh "Then I heard about the Goodwill
Campaign and approached them. Immediately
they helped me to get the heart
operation I needed," he said. "Now, I feel I am much better. I can walk and even carry the grocery bags. I
feel I am 20 years younger" he said
laughing. "I am waiting until I am completely recovered from the operation
so I can start working again. Thanks to the Goodwill Campaign , I am back to
life again."
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"I can walk and even
carry the grocery bags. I feel I am 20 years younger,"
"Thanks to the Goodwill Campaign, I am back to
life again." |
