Mindfulness Based Intercultural Resilience Trainings (MBICRT) in Jordan
Discover how the Thrive Project is strengthening social work through Mindfulness-Based Intercultural Resilience Trainings (MBICRT) in Jordan and Lebanon. Since 2023, students and practitioners have come together to explore mindfulness and self-care as tools for resilience, emotional awareness, and intercultural competence. With a mix of online sessions, interactive exercises, and in-person workshops, participants gain practical strategies to support both their professional practice and personal wellbeing.
Mindfulness and Self-Care Workshop in Jordan & Lebanon
In Beirut and Amman, two transformative workshops brought mindfulness, self-care, and resilience to life. At MUBS Lebanon, social work and public health students explored meditation, body awareness, and emotional strength as tools for future crisis contexts. In Jordan, GJU welcomed 17 women from the Zaatari Refugee Camp to a day of mindfulness-based communication and resilience training, combining participatory mapping, self-care strategies, and practical breathing techniques. Both experiences empowered participants with new skills, deeper awareness, and a stronger sense of community.
Zaatari Camp Creations - Syrian Refugee Woman in Jordan
In Zaatari, the largest Syrian refugee camp in the Middle East, poverty and limited job opportunities—especially for women and people with disabilities—pose daily challenges. In 2023, Mohammad Shwarma and other refugees founded “Zaatari Camp Creations,” producing handmade goods like soap, jewelry, wood carvings, and food, which they sell at Amman’s largest bazaar.
The initiative provides income, builds business skills, strengthens community, and demonstrates how refugees can actively contribute to local economies. In October 2023, the group received funding from UNHCR’s Creativity Award, supporting the continuation of their work.