What Umm al-Jimal is Facing

6

years until the wells dry up and the people will be out of water

80k

Syrian Refugees welcomed into their community increasing the strain on natural resources

50%

unemployment rate (as compared to 3.6% in the United States)

40%

of household live below the poverty line, earning less than $1.90 per day

Goals

1

Sustainable economic opportunities for local citizens

2

Preservation and Interpretation of the ancient site

3

Increased awareness of the value of cultural heritage,

beginning with children

4

A replicable development model for archeological sites and

communities throughout Jordan

Partners

Peace by Peace Fund

PAX was created to support a range of activities that eliminate the possibility for conflict and increase the volume of love everywhere. PAX is based at the Nevada Community Foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. PAX is strategic PEACE.

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Umm el-Jimal Project

The Umm el-Jimal Project is an archaeological research program founded by Dr. Bert de Vries from Calvin College. He continues the work first begun by Howard C. Butler and the Princeton University Expedition to South Syria in 1905 and 1909. This project is an ongoing collaborative enterprise with international partners, including the residents and Municipality of Umm el-Jimal, the Jordanian Department of Antiquities, Jordan’s Ministries of Education and Tourism, the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR), American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR), and Open Hand Studios.

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Open Hands Studio

Open Hand Studios is a nonprofit organization working at the crossroads of development, education, and preservation. They work across the globe on a local level to alleviate poverty, improve livelihoods, educate communities, and preserve culture.

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