Mercy Corps opens four playgrounds for host communities in north

Feb 19,2014 - Last updated at Feb 19,2014

AMMAN — Mercy Corps Jordan has completed the opening of four football playgrounds in targeted local communities in Mafraq, Irbid and Ramtha, according to a statement issued by the organisation this week.

The total cost of the four football playgrounds is JD220,000.

The establishment of the playgrounds is within the Leadership and Community Development Project implemented by Mercy Corps and funded by the British embassy in collaboration with the UNHCR.

The project seeks to support efforts to respond to the impact of the Syrian crisis on host communities.

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