Makers Space
The Makers Oasis was developed as one of Azraq Alive’s projects in partnership with TechWorks and Azraq Municipality. It aims at enhancing the infrastructure in Azraq Town by providing several workshops which all family members can benefit from.
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Stories around the project
Hiba
Sahl Al-Houran humans
My name is Hiba, I'm 19, I have been painting since I was a little kid, now I am an architecture student. If I get the chance to finish my education, I aspire to become a well known architect in Jordan and to be able to make a difference in Sahl Al-Houran.
Muhannad
Sahl Al-Houran humans
My name is Muhannad, I play football everyday, I was born in this village and I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to show the world that I can become a professional football player.
Lamees
Sahl Al-Houran humans
I am Lamees, my father named me after my grandmother, I love to read and I intend to finish my education and become a teacher here in Al-Turrah and benefit the students as much as I can and teach the material using interactive and modern methods.
Amer
Sahl Al-Houran humans
I'm Amer, I finished school and I am currently working in my father's car maintanance shop. I want to study mechanical engineering and be able to manage the shop alone.
Abdullah
Sahl Al-Houran humans
I'm Abdullah I'm a Med student at the Jordan University of Science and Technology. One of my main issues is the transportation process from the village to the University, whereas I end up missing my lectures for lack of organized transportation. When I finish university I will stay in this village and offer the needed services for the people here.
Talijah Al Shurafat
Talijah Al Shurafat
“At first, it was hard time learning to cut and sew pieces of fabric and with practice, I learned more and what I thought was difficult became Easy”
Emad
Benefactor
My name is Emad and I work in upcycling. My project aims to transform used material into helpful items like furniture. I wish to create a big workshop for recycling to employ the youth of Azraq. To change from consumers to producers in Azraq and to lessen the burdens on our environment.
Mohammad
Benefactor
My name is Mohammad and I am 12 years old. After school I go home and make cotton candy with my brothers, wrap it up and sell it on my bike to the children of the neighbourhood and my neighbours. Afterwards I do my homework or watch TV with my siblings. I can't go out sell candy when I have exams, I stay home and concentrate!
Abu Jamal
Benefactor
I'm Abu Jamal, and I have a small shop for fixing many things. I fix washing machines and fridges, but I fix a lot of bikes. I have an old drill that my father, may he rest in peace, had. This drill is 60 years old and I'm still working with it. The whole neighbourhood comes to fix their bikes here. I fix everything in my shop.
Hammad Alenazi
Benefactor
I am Hammad Alenazi and I provide job opportunities and transportation for whomever needs it in the Azraq Farms. Lots of Farm owners need workers and lots of people need jobs. I connect both. Some of the workers are doing so much better now, with families to support and children in schools
Baha'a
Benefactor
I am Baha'a and I started the first gym in Azraq. The beginning was very humble, but with time I got more equipment and we started training more people. I like supporting my community, which is why i offer free subscriptions to the elderly and we hope expand and create a section for women in this gym.
Sonya
Benefactor
My name is Sonya, and I come from Macedonia. I met my husband there and then we moved to Jordan. I've been in Azraq for 18 years. I have a farm where I plant many things to make into different pickles, I also make grape vinegar, and small items for my house and other items to sell.
Basma
Benefactor
I'm Basma, and I have a lot of hobbies. When I got married my house was empty and I decided to fill it myself with my designs. So I sew my drapes and furniture, my house became my gallery. So people started ordering some of the items. I took part in bazaars and now I sell my designs from home and on the internet. My love for art is how I make a living.
