Since 1982
About us
History
Our story starts in 1982, when a small group of volunteers opened a drop-in centre for women in their neighbourhood.
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1982
Volunteers opened a drop-in centre for women in Jabal Al Weibdeh, Amman.
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1985
Registered as a non-profit association with the Ministry of Social Development.
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1995
Grew to more than 100 volunteers and started our first literacy classes.
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2010
Opened our free, confidential counselling helpline.
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2015
Opened offices in Beirut and Cairo with local partner organisations.
Achievements
A few milestones we are proud of.
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A reduction of new cases of domestic violence in our partner cities
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Campaigning with community leaders against child marriage in three governorates
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Answering more than 9,000 helpline calls every year
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Helping other communities start their own women’s centres
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Opening the first free legal advice clinic for women
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Consulting on national equal-pay guidelines
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Mentoring partnerships with more than 40 employers in Jordan and Lebanon
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Launching the first scholarship fund for girls in science
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Receiving a national award for community service
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Inspiring and supporting thousands of new women leaders
Our partners
Al Nour Foundation Levant Health Network Wadi Rum Bank Nile Learning Trust Cedar Legal Aid Petra Women’s Union