WEFE Stories
Harmony in Action
December 2023
Six young women from Jordan’s rural heartlands have emerged as eco-journalists and environmental advocates through a targeted training initiative. Under the mentorship of a professional female journalist, they gained the skills to report on and document pressing environmental issues such as water scarcity and climate resilience. The participants produced investigative reports and multimedia content, shedding light on the lived experiences of communities and promoting environmental justice across local and national platforms.
September 2023
In response, a community-led, ecosystem-based flood risk reduction initiative was launched to strengthen the resilience of Azraq. Centered on nature-based solutions, the project aimed to rehabilitate and protect the ecosystem of Wadi Al-Rattameh, a critical flood-prone area. Through the construction of water harvesting bonds and a leaky dam, the intervention effectively slowed down floodwaters, improved groundwater recharge, reduced sediment transport, and supported biodiversity regeneration.
