Creating Opportunities for Women in Jordan

Ra’eda is one of 30 women who received training to become plumbers through a project in MCC’s Jordan Compact that offered women like Ra’eda tools and resources to pursue real job opportunities in plumbing— empowering them to contribute to their household income, and at the same time, serve their communities.

Related Country Programs

  • Jordan Compact

    Recognizing that Jordan is among the world’s driest countries, Jordanians have been dramatically transforming their access to clean water and sanitation through a five year grant of $275 million provided to Jordan by the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

Related Initiatives

Gender and Social Inclusion

MCC recognizes that gender and social inequality are significant constraints to economic growth and poverty reduction.

Related Sectors

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Safe and reliable water and wastewater systems are a vital component in fulfilling MCC’s mission of reducing poverty through economic growth around the world.