Comments on: The Colors Of Ruwwad http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/ A Jordanian Blog Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:23:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: 7aki Fadi http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111304 7aki Fadi Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:41:20 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111304 Thanks for answering Naseem and Mapless for the link. That is great, makes me very happy :D . Thanks for answering Naseem and Mapless for the link. That is great, makes me very happy :D .

]]> By: Mapless http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111294 Mapless Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:56:47 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111294 It's actually balanced, more pictures and usefull content can be seen on their website. http://ruwwad.net/home/ Young ladies volunteer and participate in various programs, specially dardashat shababieh, which is also one of their unique interesting programs. It’s actually balanced, more pictures and usefull content can be seen on their website. http://ruwwad.net/home/ Young ladies volunteer and participate in various programs, specially dardashat shababieh, which is also one of their unique interesting programs.

]]> By: Nas http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111280 Nas Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:03:29 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111280 <b>7aki:</b> it seems to be quite balanced. on this particular day, as photographed in this post, you had boys (and 2 girls) learning karate, while mostly girls learning in the computer lab and reading in the library. mostly the boys wanted to get photographed. most of the employees and volunteers are older girls living in the area 7aki: it seems to be quite balanced. on this particular day, as photographed in this post, you had boys (and 2 girls) learning karate, while mostly girls learning in the computer lab and reading in the library. mostly the boys wanted to get photographed.

most of the employees and volunteers are older girls living in the area

]]> By: 7aki Fadi http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111276 7aki Fadi Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:26:04 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111276 Naseem I am curious to know how many girls actually attend, the pictures show a majority of boys, is the boy girl ratio close? Naseem I am curious to know how many girls actually attend, the pictures show a majority of boys, is the boy girl ratio close?

]]> By: alia http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111254 alia Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:45:21 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111254 I visited Ruwwad in the summer and thought it was such a beautiful architectural representation of a beacon of light in the midst of so much grey. I remember how so joyful the kids were and given the conditions they live in, I fell in love with their spirit. This is something I truly love about Jordan. Yes, there is a lot of corruption up in the ranks. Give me one country that doesn't suffer from that. But the civil society is really healthy. You will find endless good-will initiatives and this is definitely one of the best of them. I find this somehow lacking where I live in the UAE. Sure there's a lot of charity work being done - people here are very generous. But in terms of an active social movement involving people like you and me - not officials and professionals - we still have a long way to go. We've become such an individualistic society. Anyway, kudos to the Fadi Ghandours of the world! Anyone could be him. I visited Ruwwad in the summer and thought it was such a beautiful architectural representation of a beacon of light in the midst of so much grey. I remember how so joyful the kids were and given the conditions they live in, I fell in love with their spirit. This is something I truly love about Jordan. Yes, there is a lot of corruption up in the ranks. Give me one country that doesn’t suffer from that. But the civil society is really healthy. You will find endless good-will initiatives and this is definitely one of the best of them.

I find this somehow lacking where I live in the UAE. Sure there’s a lot of charity work being done - people here are very generous. But in terms of an active social movement involving people like you and me - not officials and professionals - we still have a long way to go. We’ve become such an individualistic society.

Anyway, kudos to the Fadi Ghandours of the world! Anyone could be him.

]]> By: Mapless http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111253 Mapless Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:44:12 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111253 They are certainly the Ruwwad in Jordan in the corporate social responsibility work. Which they do in a well researched manner. Though it's sad that what they provide is not provided already by the government, it's beautiful to see citizens and companies giving themselves the responsibility of taking the initiative in doing what they see needed whenever they can. And not for marketing purposes like any other for profit companies do. It's amazing work! They are certainly the Ruwwad in Jordan in the corporate social responsibility work. Which they do in a well researched manner. Though it’s sad that what they provide is not provided already by the government, it’s beautiful to see citizens and companies giving themselves the responsibility of taking the initiative in doing what they see needed whenever they can. And not for marketing purposes like any other for profit companies do. It’s amazing work!

]]> By: Firas http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111246 Firas Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:35:11 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111246 About time. Although I'm mad at Aramex these days, but hurray to Mr.Ghandour Though more care should be directed to the refugee camps, such as Wehdat, Baq3a and Hussein before it's too late and infested with hopeless bearded young men. The government-run " Non Governmental Organizations" should pour some of the Forgein aids there. About time. Although I’m mad at Aramex these days, but hurray to Mr.Ghandour

Though more care should be directed to the refugee camps, such as Wehdat, Baq3a and Hussein before it’s too late and infested with hopeless bearded young men.
The government-run ” Non Governmental Organizations” should pour some of the Forgein aids there.

]]> By: Lubna http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111243 Lubna Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:08:20 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111243 i fell in love with each word and picture of this post:( a -beautifully- shining light amongst in there! naseem... shokran! i fell in love with each word and picture of this post:(

a -beautifully- shining light amongst in there!

naseem… shokran!

]]> By: Um Omar http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111241 Um Omar Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:39:17 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111241 MashAllah. I read about this once before and thought it was a great idea. Let us know what is needed in donations and volunteering. The foreign Muslim ladies would love to participate I am sure and bring along their kids to do some hands on work with those less fortunate. It is a learning experience for all involved. MashAllah. I read about this once before and thought it was a great idea. Let us know what is needed in donations and volunteering. The foreign Muslim ladies would love to participate I am sure and bring along their kids to do some hands on work with those less fortunate. It is a learning experience for all involved.

]]> By: bambam http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111237 bambam Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:49:58 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111237 Even though i heard about the place before it was nice to fill some of the gaps about the place and what it does. i'll be sure to keep it in mind when the opportunity comes Even though i heard about the place before it was nice to fill some of the gaps about the place and what it does. i’ll be sure to keep it in mind when the opportunity comes

]]> By: Ibrahim Tadros http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111236 Ibrahim Tadros Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:24:26 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111236 Naseem, Great piece. I actually did some volunteer work with Ruwaad some time ago in the early stages. Truly remarkable. All the best for this project under the leadership of Fadi Ghandour. Naseem,

Great piece. I actually did some volunteer work with Ruwaad some time ago in the early stages. Truly remarkable. All the best for this project under the leadership of Fadi Ghandour.

]]> By: Respect All http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111231 Respect All Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:27:52 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111231 Im glad you wrote baout it, I visited the place 2 months ago as I was distributing clothes and gifts with my friend, it was a great experience. I was so impressed on how organized they are, very clean and the way they distribute the clothes to the needy. Such a wonderful idea and I hope anyone can help in donating naything. Thanks Im glad you wrote baout it, I visited the place 2 months ago as I was distributing clothes and gifts with my friend, it was a great experience. I was so impressed on how organized they are, very clean and the way they distribute the clothes to the needy. Such a wonderful idea and I hope anyone can help in donating naything.

Thanks

]]> By: kinzi http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111229 kinzi Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:59:36 +0000 http://www.black-iris.com/2008/01/28/the-colors-of-ruwwad/#comment-111229 Great choice for an article!!!! I LOVE Ruwwad (and I begged them to let me write about them, but they chose well in choosing Jordan Business). I love the philosophy of letting the community decide what they need, of local business supporting it, of doing it with quality, the staff's commitment to excellence, of how much genuine love is shown the chlidren, how they encourage reading and creative thought. I'll buy the mag just for this. Now this is a place bloggers could volunteer and teach kids computer skills and mentor young kids who need a model that has made it (a real life Captain Abu Raed). Hint, hint. It is fairly accessible from Abdoun, there is good structure in place but is also flexible. Great choice for an article!!!! I LOVE Ruwwad (and I begged them to let me write about them, but they chose well in choosing Jordan Business). I love the philosophy of letting the community decide what they need, of local business supporting it, of doing it with quality, the staff’s commitment to excellence, of how much genuine love is shown the chlidren, how they encourage reading and creative thought. I’ll buy the mag just for this.

Now this is a place bloggers could volunteer and teach kids computer skills and mentor young kids who need a model that has made it (a real life Captain Abu Raed). Hint, hint. It is fairly accessible from Abdoun, there is good structure in place but is also flexible.

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