Enjoy a meal,
help Syrian refugee children establish roots in Jordan

Last March, our team of five had the opportunity to visit Jordan as a part of an undergraduate course at Champlain College. We loved watching sunrises in the Wadi Rum, visiting mosques in Amman, and exploring the ancient ruins scattered across the country, but the most impactful part of our trip was visiting the Azraq Education Center.

Based in Azraq, a tiny town on the outskirts of Jordan, the center provides life changing education and services to Syrian refugee children who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict. From the moment we stepped foot on their beautiful campus, the students flocked around us, wanting to show their state of the art classrooms and shaded play structures. We spent much longer than anticipated that day laughing with the kids and listening to the center’s staff enthusiastically describe the various programs and services they are able to provide for their community.

When we returned to Burlington, we wanted to support the centers mission. Along with other initiatives, we have started hosting a bi-annual popup dinner to raise funds to donate.