Mindfulness & MBICRT - Deepening the Practice
Mindfulness Based Intercultural Resilience Trainings (MBICRT)
International social work faces crises, displacement, and cultural differences that often lead to stress and burnout. To strengthen resilience and self-care, Minfulness-based Intercultural Resilience Trainings (MBICRT) was developed, and implemented within the ThRIvE project at THWS (Germany), MUBS (Lebanon), and GJU (Jordan). Through online lectures and in-person workshops, participants explored mindfulness, resilience, and intercultural ethics, supported by practical exercises. Despite challenges such as the war in Lebanon, MBICRT adapted with new formats like Resilience, Empowerment & Community Well-being. Across all settings, the program empowered social work students and professionals with concrete tools for self-care, emotional intelligence, and intercultural understanding.
Mindfulness and Self-Care Workshop in Jordan & Lebanon
As part of the Thrive Project, a series of workshops in Jordan and Lebanon supported Mindfulness and Self-care among refugee women, students, and social workers. The goal was to empower the participant with mindfulness and self-care practices, and to strengthen their resilience in challenging contexts. All workshops combined practical exercises with theoretical knowledge, providing participants with space for exchange, reflection, and personal development. In doing so, they make an important contribution to fostering resilience, intercultural competence, and sustainable self-care.
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.