Our programme in Jordan
In a population of 9.7 million it is estimated there are 1.2million are refugees in Jordan.
These families have fled their countries from war, violence and persecution.
But they remain vulnerable.
The lack of opportunities to earn an income and services such as healthcare an education are stretched.
Our project tries to reduce the effects of this.
It protects vulnerable Syrian and Jordanian children from abuse, exploitation, violence and provides them with education so that they can rebuild their futures.
Our programme has established safe spaces for vulnerable children to play and learn.
This means children have somewhere safe and secure where they can just be children again.
We are providing education and psychosocial support to children and providing parents and caregivers with skills and resources to support their children’s development and emotional well-being.
More importantly, we're helping to strengthen local communities and child-protection networks so that once this programme has ended, families and children can continue receiving support.
Bringing the experinces home
In September staff ambassadors from UK and Ireland IKEA stores visited the programme in Jordan.
They met families and communities who have benefitted from IKEA Foundation’s support.
Speaking with communities in refugee camps them to understand the challenges families affected by conflict are facing.
Returning to stores the staff have been bringing their experiences to life by sharing stories from the families they met in Jordan and the positive difference the programme is having.
Over the coming months IKEA will be raising awareness about the importance of play and the work of the IKEA Foundation to create safe spaces for vulnerable children to play and develop.
IKEA stores across the? UK will be celebrating play with special products and activities in their "Let’s Play for Change" range—so we all have the chance to play.
