Ramadan Celebrations at The Azraq Center

We marked the month of Ramadan with fun celebrations, activities, and two communal iftars (break fast dinners)! 

We welcomed almost 400 students, staff included, to the center in the evening where we set up tables and decorations and brought a local restaurant to serve fresh meals for our students. After the iftar, the students gathered for a magic show, which they all enjoyed, then spent the rest of the evening playing games and exchanging stories. 

A second Iftar was set up just for the teenagers in which they had different activities afterwards, such as playing soccer and basketball at the center.

Lastly, thanks to incredible donor support, we provided food distributions to 190 families, ensuring that families had the adequate supplies to celebrate Ramadan and enjoy meals with their families. 

The Azraq Center's morning shift of students gathered for an enormous Iftar.

Every year, we appreciate the faith given to us by our students and parents to host this lovely evening. 

Azraq’s ‘Little Thinkers’ at the International Science Festival

We were proud to participate for a second year at The Science United Festival! The virtual science fair for refugee and migrant students hosted 15 science projects prepared by teams of refugee students and their classmates around the world.

In Azraq, Science teacher Malak AlZuite and English teacher Renad BDour coached our students as they demonstrated how to write messages with invisible ink, make a windmill, and create balloon-powered cars! Check out their work on the Festival’s website: https://lnkd.in/eZtetXHF

Helping A’isha after the flood

Azraq recently experienced a massive flood, affecting many families' homes, especially those living in tents or other makeshift buildings.  Our school's cook, A’isha, lives in a tent with her parents, and four other siblings, where she is the primary breadwinner. The devastating flood completely destroyed the tent and all items in it. 

Our team took quick action to assist A’isha and her family. We identified a new place to live and rallied our community to chip in to furnish the home.  We were able to purchase essential supplies including a refrigerator, stove, heater, and other furniture like new quilts, clean mattresses, and clothes. 

Ai’sha’s home after the flood & a Truck with new supplies for the family!

Azraq family Moves to New Jersey

Two weeks ago, one of our Azraq families received word that they were coming to the United States! After sitting on a resettlement waiting list with UNHCR since 2016, the Al Obeid family has officially arrived in New Jersey. AECF Executive Director Lexi, who is based in New York, came to greet them and help coordinate with the local resettlement agency and other volunteers to help make their transition as smooth as possible. 

While we will miss them in Azraq, we can’t wait to see all they accomplish in their new home! 

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