Connecting Across Cultures: Running Jordan with RC
OUR MISSION
Reclaim Childhood creates safe and inclusive spaces for refugee and local girls in Jordan to thrive by playing sports, working with coaches, and building community.
OUR STORY
Reclaim Childhood started programming in 2008 with four weeks of summer sports camp, funded by a Kathryn Davis Peace Grant. Since then, RC has built on its flagship summer camp to expand to year-round after school sports practices, teen leadership development, and coach training in East Amman and Zarqa. Originally founded to serve the displaced Iraqi community, RC adapted to the dynamic refugee situation in Jordan and now provides programming for refugees from seven countries as well as the Jordanian host community.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Coach Reem, Winner of UN OCHA's 2017 Youth Empowerment Award
Winner of Beyond Sport's 2018 Sport for Refugees Award
MENA finalist for UNHCR's 2018 Nansen Refugee Award
Coaches Across Continents Accreditation in Purposeful Play