international developmenteducation & training short news Jordan3/28/2024
A school of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Jordan in Karak was developed with Greek-Hungarian funding.
We are pleased to report on another important international collaboration, made possible with the support of our program, aimed at providing long-term support for Christian communities living in Jordan. The infrastructure development of the school operated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Jordan in the city of Karak has been completed, and the inauguration ceremony was held in recent days.
Karak is located in the central, increasingly desertified region of Jordan, from which many people are migrating, primarily towards the capital. Supporting local educational institutions is of key importance, as they serve as a vital source of stability for both the Christian and local Muslim communities.
As part of a Greek-Hungarian cooperation launched in 2020, we supported the Levantine Christians and jointly contributed to the development project of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Jordan.
In the second phase of the cooperation, the Church’s new educational institution in Karak received funding for expansion and development. This enabled the installation of solar panels, the procurement of educational tools, and the improvement of classrooms and the library. The developments carried out over the past few years have already brought significant change to the institution, including a notable increase in enrolment. Among the school’s future plans is the construction of a high school section. The closing ceremony of the project was held last weekend, with the participation of Archbishop Christophorus Atallah, Hungarian Ambassador Attila Káli, Greek Ambassador Irene Riga, and Péter Kovács, director general of the Hungary Helps Agency.
“The support provided to the school in Karak is a clear example of the transformative power of joint effort and commitment. While we celebrate the achievements, it is important to reaffirm our dedication to providing quality education and a safe, inspiring environment for all,” emphasized Péter Kovács in his welcome address.
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