Under the patronage of the Director of the Social Development Directorate, Mrs. Abeer Arabiyat, and in the presence of His Excellency the Mayor of Greater Salt, Engineer Mohammed Al-Hiyari, and the Director of the Jordanian Breast Cancer Program, Dr. Reem Al-Ajlouni, the initiative for World Breast Cancer Day was launched last Saturday from the city of Salt, the pioneering city. Dr. Reem Al-Ajlouni delivered a speech as the event's sponsor, praising the importance of raising awareness about breast cancer and the necessity of early detection. The Mayor and the medical representative of Caritas Jordan, Dr. Nader Awad, as well as Father Tarek Hajjazin, delivered speeches expressing their support for this important initiative. The celebration included speeches by the coordinator of the Caritas Jordan Committee in Salt, Michel Fashho, who welcomed the attendees and commended the efforts made in combating this disease. There was a bazaar featuring a selection of local women, showcasing their products and small projects with the aim of supporting women's economic empowerment. Specialized medical clinics were also provided, including general medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, women's health, and breast cancer clinics. Prominent pharmaceutical companies such as Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Sahtak Milk, and Dar Al-Ghada participated in supporting this significant event for breast cancer awareness and providing health services to the local community. The event witnessed a strong attendance of approximately 450 people, and necessary medical examinations were conducted through specialized clinics held during the activity, contributing to the provision of health services and breast cancer prevention for a large number of participants.

A cultural and educational cooperation agreement was signed Tuesday morning between the Catholic Center for Studies and Information and Caritas Jordan, with an aim to prepare a comprehensive study on "Christian institutions" in Jordan, through the geographical survey of the distribution of Christian citizens in Jordan and churches and by studying the economic and social reality of Christians in Jordan. The agreement was signed between The Catholic Center, represented by Father Dr. Ref’at Badr, the General Manager, and Caritas Jordan represented by Mr. Wael Suleiman, the General Director. Father Ref’at expressed the Center's readiness for permanent cooperation and renewal of this cooperation between The Catholic Center and Caritas, as cooperation has been existing for a long time. He thanked Caritas for its relentless efforts in serving the needy human society, taking care of patients, poor, elderly and the displaced, which is a noble humanitarian action. He said that this agreement comes with the first steps of the fortieth lent time that begins tomorrow in the Catholic world. He also expressed his pleasure that the agreement would come a few days after the Synod convening in the Middle East in Beirut, where the conditions of Christians and their future were studied based on the spirit of Synod cooperation, which calls for partnership and cooperation between all the ecclesiastical institutions operating in the east. For his part, Mr. Wael Suleiman expressed his gratitude to The Catholic Center and valued the “twinning” and permanent cooperation. He congratulated the Center for the year’s ten years anniversary and twenty years of launching Abouna website, with its slogan that corresponds with Caritas mission “Media for Human”. He said that the study, which the Center prepares, would create more sensitization for youth so that their participation in the society would be more effective. This happens through learning about the praised Christians history and their effective role in partnership and cooperation with different institutions, in addition to encouraging them to present a stronger testimony and more positive contribution in the generous Jordanian society.

"The drama project works to promote coping mechanisms and resilience strategies for refugee and Jordanian siblings through learning new skills and talents, the most important of which are drama, music, and art." The project aims to help the participants develop new skills and talents, build confidence, and learn how to work together. The drama project aims to improve the coping mechanisms and resilience of 40 vulnerable Syrian refugees and Jordanian children, aged 12-17 and both male and female, by teaching them new talents and skills, reducing their stress, boosting their confidence, and fostering integrating between the two communities. The project gathers participants to help them understand and respect each other's differences. The team comprises Batool Mbydeen, the trainer assigned in collaboration with the national center for culture and arts, and Yaqout Mbydeen, a volunteer who is in contact with parents and organizes sessions. #caritas_jordan #mental_health_protection_unit #support #solidarity #youth #drama #art #development #sustainability #peace @iamcaritas @nondallaguerra Non Dalla Guerra Caritas MONA #caritas_jordan #mental_health_protection_unit #drama_project #art #solidarity