Middle East
WASH Capacity in Humanitarian Emergencies in Syria
Global Communities has been implementing WASH programming in Syria since 2016, with support from OFDA and UNOCHA. Our work focuses on the provision of basic …
Read MoreVitas Iraq: Together Against Corona
Babylon Province Wednesday, 18-3-2020 The corona crisis hit Iraq hard, imposing lockdown in major cities and exerting pressure on the healthcare sector all over the …
Read MoreYouth in Jordan Work Toward a Brighter Future For Young Students
Laith Eshebat (26) and Balqis Eshebat (23) are a dynamic brother and sister duo from Ghor Al-Safi, a community located near the shores of the …
Read MoreUSAID Jordan YouthPower – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination …
Read MoreJordan Loan Guarantee Facility Spurs Economy, Creates Jobs
Members of the Jordan Loan Guaranty Facility (JLGF) team were at Global Communities headquarters recently to discuss the important work of JLGF – providing insight …
Read MoreGlobal Communities Initiatives in Ghana and Jordan Featured in USGLC Global Impact Project
The Global Impact Project, created by the US Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), tells the story of how businesses, NGOs, foundations, and universities are partnering with …
Read MoreUS Aid Cuts Hit Palestinians, Further Dimming Hope for Peace
By Joseph Krauss. This article originally appeared on the Associated Press website. JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians are no longer getting food …
Read MoreWhy We Serve People with Disabilities: Lessons from Iraq
By Elissa McCarter-LaBorde, CEO of Vitas Group. Originally published on the Center for Financial Inclusion website. In 2014, Vitas launched a special needs loan program …
Read MoreEVENT: Agriculture in Syria—Building Resilience amid Conflict
EVENT: Agriculture in Syria—Building Resilience amid Conflict Since the outbreak of civil war in 2011, Syria has encountered severe land degradation due to climate change …
Read MoreBiogas for Better Access to Energy and Livelihood
Biogas for Better Access to Energy and Livelihood Rural villages in northern Syria are facing severe energy crises due to damaged infrastructure, fuel scarcity, and …
Read MoreDurreyeh Neqdeli — Committed to Serving Her New Community
Durreyeh Neqdeli — Committed to Serving Her New Community Young refugee helps bridge the gap between Syrians and Jordanians through community service Durreyeh (on left) …
Read MoreThe World Is Getting Younger: Aid Groups Rush to Meet Urgent Needs
The World Is Getting Younger: Aid Groups Rush to Meet Urgent Needs By Megan Rabbitt, Communications Manager, USGLC A staggering 25 percent of the global population is …
Read MorePublication: Resilience through Humanitarian Assistance: Agriculture in the Syria Conflict
Publication: Resilience through Humanitarian Assistance: Agriculture in the Syria Conflict Global Communities has been responding to the Syrian conflict since 2013. In that time, we …
Read MoreGlobal Communities, Calvert Impact Capital Sign $5 Million Loan Agreement to Expand Lending in the Middle East
Global Communities, Calvert Impact Capital Sign $5 Million Loan Agreement to Expand Lending in the Middle East Global Communities recently closed a new loan agreement …
Read MoreFive Reasons Why Water Security Matters to Global Security
Five Reasons Why Water Security Matters to Global Security By Franky Li, WASH Technical Advisor for Global Communities | This blog originally appeared on Medium. Across …
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