We Need Your Support
Whay We Need You
Our center is a safe haven that provides support and rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities. The center's activities are funded through generous donations and grants from individuals and supporting institutions."MISION AND GOALS
MISION
As we voluntary center , non-profit local community program that operates through a local committee to support persons with disabilities, their families, and the community. This is achieved by training, rehabilitating, and integrating individuals with various disabilities across all age groups. The program implements a community-based rehabilitation strategy that addresses the issue of disability from a global human rights perspective, rooted in human rights laws and conventions related to persons with disabilities, which are affirmed by all divine laws. We adhere to an internal system whose reference is the Higher Coordination Committee for Community Rehabilitation Centers in Jordan, operating under the name of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
GOALS
• Assist persons with disabilities, whether mental, physical, or hearing impairments, deaf or blind to achieve independence.
• Equip community members with the necessary skills to effectively interact and communicate with persons with disabilities.
• Train and rehabilitate persons with disabilities in compensatory skills, whether sensory, speech, or cognitive.
• Provide specialized tools and equipment for persons with disabilities.
• Support persons with disabilities by providing them and their families with medical and therapeutic needs.
• Support poor families by securing grants and aid for impoverished families in Gaza Camp.
• Provide training, rehabilitation, and vocational programs for persons with disabilities to integrate them into the community.Our Team
Committed to Making a Difference
A committee elected from the local community
Community management aims to achieve social integration of disabled persons within their communities, activate the local community to address the issues and needs of its members with disabilities, improve the living conditions and quality of life for disabled persons, change the negative perception of the community towards disability and enhance the positive outlook, and activate the participation of the local community in disability issues and the program activities and the needs of disabled persons.
President: Adnan Abdel Majeed Hussein
Vice President: Abdul Karim Abu Rajila
Passionate Volunteers
In addition to our professional staff, we are supported by passionate volunteers who bring diverse skills and perspectives to our programs. Their enthusiasm and commitment are invaluable in creating a warm and welcoming environment.
Experienced Professional
Our team consists of experienced professionals with backgrounds in rehabilitation, psychology, and social work. They are dedicated to providing high-quality support and services tailored to the unique needs of each individual we serve.
Executive Director: Inaam
Assistant Director: Taghreed
Our Journey
From Vision to Reality
Foundation of Our Mission
The Disabilities Rehabilitation Center was established in response to the growing needs of individuals with disabilities in Gaza Camp. Recognizing the lack of support services, a group of dedicated community members came together to create a center that would facilitate rehabilitation and integration. This grassroots initiative laid the foundation for what has become a vital resource for families and individuals facing various disabilities.
Community Engagement
Over the years, our center has successfully engaged with local communities, raising awareness about disability rights and inclusion. Through workshops, training programs, and outreach initiatives, we have fostered a supportive environment where families can share experiences and access essential resources. This commitment to community engagement has been key to our evolution and impact.
Expanding Our Services
As we have grown, so too have our services. Initially focusing on basic rehabilitation, we now offer a comprehensive range of programs, including vocational training, psychological support, and social integration activities. This evolution reflects our dedication to meeting the diverse needs of persons with disabilities and continuously improving our offerings.
Here the story
The Community Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities is located in Jerash Camp / Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan / Jerash Governorate, approximately ten kilometers from the city of Jerash. It falls within the boundaries of Al-Mu'arad municipality. According to the records of the United Nations Relief and the Jordanian Statistical Department, the camp's population is about fifty thousands (50,000) living within an area of 787,000 square meters. The youth in the camp constitute 75% of the total population. The camp was established in 1967, and most of its residents are displaced persons and refugees from the Gaza Strip who do not hold a national number, thus losing their rights to be treated as Jordanian citizens in terms of health, education, work, and social development, as they are considered temporary refugees from Gaza.
The camp suffers from economic, health, and social development issues, as well as educational problems and deprivation from job opportunities and social development projects and funds. The unemployment rate in the camp is very high, estimated at 90% among residents of all age groups, due to discrimination between Jordanian citizens and temporary refugees, which increases the economic burdens on families and social problems in the camp. This is in addition to psychological issues and the multiple hardships of life since its establishment. Environmental problems, closely packed residential units roofed with zinco(sheet metal) and Asbestos( Cement and wooden sheet metal), the increasing number of family members and the small size of each residential unit (96 square meters) granted since established the camp in 1967 whom have exacerbated social and psychological problems within each family due to the growing family size over the years while the unit size remains constant.
Cousin marriage is a prominent feature of the community in the camp due to the displacement of entire families during the internal displacement process in 1948 into the Gaza Strip, followed by forced displacement to camps in Jordan. This intra-family marriage over the long term has led to the emergence of health and mental issues and various disabilities among all age groups, prompting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency to call on concerned countries to pay attention to the segment of persons with disabilities in Gaza Camp
The Community Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities in Gaza Camp operates under the name of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which is the legal authority as the center is located within one of the Palestinian refugee camps. The number of people with disabilities in the camp is 567 cases from all age groups. The center, according to its available capabilities, provides training and rehabilitation services to the maximum extent possible. The percentage of women among the cases is 51%.
