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==Wadi Al Rayan Project==
The Wadi Al Rayan Project is hosted by the Jordan River Foundation showroom. A group of 165 women involved in the project make baskets, mats, and furniture from local banana leaves and cattail reeds.<ref>Wadi Al Rayan Project poster. Jordan River Foundation, 2008</ref>
==Queen Rania Family and Child Center==
The Queen Rania Family and Child Center provides services and support to families under risk and to educate children on child abuse and child rights. It was was established in 2005 in the Jabal Al-Naser area, and is built on the model of an Arab community center, combining awareness, early childhood development, parenting, children’s self-protection and professional training to build and strengthen the skills of local community members.
Among other programs such as yoga and drama class, the Center's programs for children include art class, where students can learn to express themselves and build the self-confidence necessary to deal with traumatic experiences like child abuse and domestic violence.<ref>[http://explore.org/explore/middleeast/films/139 The Art of Healing Violence] explore.org documentary short</ref>
== Management ==
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