Middle East and North Africa

In the heart of Wadi Rum, a breathtaking desert landscape in southern Jordan known for its vast red sands, towering cliffs, and ancient petroglyphs, lies the small village of Al-Disah. It is here that Qutnah, also known as Umm Laith (mother of Laith), a remarkable Bedouin woman. 

Corrina shares an uplifting story of Wejdan Aljazi, a 39-year-old Bedouin woman living in Al-Husseiniyah, a village near Ma’an in southern Jordan who emerged from her despair stronger than before and laid the foundations for her artistic career.

A reflection from Corinna, a volunteer at URI MENA in Amman.

From August 24-31, 2024, approximately 30 young participants aged 14-17 from North Macedonia, Spain, and Jordan came together to explore the power of sport as a catalyst for inclusion and understanding.

Qudrat Association for Community Development Cooperation Circle in URI MENA region launched a Youth Campaign, Youth Capacity for Digital Awareness. 

URI Remembers 25 years - July 25 reflections 

On 26 June 2024, over 80 people from across the world, all continents represented, gathered to mark the 25 years of URI!
 

Stories Behind Minds was a youth exchange initiative organized in Egypt. This initiative explored using storytelling as a transformative potential in uplifting young individuals navigating the complexities of social exclusion.