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05AMMAN9580
2005-12-12 12:08:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Amman
Cable title:  

NGOS FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM

Tags:  PTER KAWC KPAO JO 
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121208Z Dec 05
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 AMMAN 009580 

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR S/CT AND NEA

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER KAWC KPAO JO
SUBJECT: NGOS FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM

REF: A. STATE 218921


B. AMMAN 8828

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 AMMAN 009580

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR S/CT AND NEA

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER KAWC KPAO JO
SUBJECT: NGOS FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM

REF: A. STATE 218921


B. AMMAN 8828


1. Post has identified five NGOs that are providing
assistance to the victims of the November 9 hotel bombings in
Amman (Ref B.) None of these groups were established to
specifically provide support or services to victims of
terrorism and their families. Instead, they are private
charitable and/or developmental organizations that have
stepped in to aid those affected by the hotel bombings.
Conversations with each of the organizations revealed that
the GOJ does not supervise or coordinate their activities,
and does not provide financial assistance to them. All five
NGOs said that they were dependent on private donations for
this work.


2. The General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS),led by
Dr. Abdullah al-Khatib, tel: 962 6 463-4001, is an umbrella
organization representing Jordanian NGOs that operates under
the Ministry of Social Development's Department of Voluntary
Organizations (tel: 962 6 593-1391). GUVS can provide
contact information for over 800 Jordanian civil society
organizations, and is the appropriate organization to
facilitate ties between Jordanian and U.S. NGOs. A brief
description of the charities providing support for victims of
the November 9 bombings, and their contact information,
follows below.

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The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
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3. The Jordanian branch of the YWCA is primarily focused on
empowering young women through workshops on leadership, human
rights, and environmental issues. It also plays a
humanitarian role and is participating in a campaign entitled
"We are all Jordan" to support financially victims and
families of those killed in the Amman bombings. Several
Jordanian radio stations and newspapers have been running ads
for the campaign for free. Donations are accepted by wire
transfer to United Bank, Jabal Amman, account number 53950,
or by calling 090-009-0000 within Jordan. Proceeds from the
sales of bumper stickers and posters are also donated to
these beneficiaries.

Telephone Number: (962 6) 464-1119
Contact: Ms. Layla Diab or Ms. Louris Hellas
Email: ywcanat@go.com.jo
Address: P.O. Box 5014, Amman 11183, Amman, Jordan.

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The Young Women's Muslim Association (YMWA)
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4. The YMWA provides students, the socially disadvantaged,
and the mentally challenged with educational and vocational
opportunities for self improvement. Like the YWCA, it is
participating in the "We are all Jordan" fund-raising
campaign to support victims of the bombings and their
families.

Telephone Number: (962 6) 420-7756
Contact: Ms. Ghusoom Khareh
Email: sirsaoh@index.com.jo
Address: P.O. Box 19124, Amman 11196, Amman, Jordan.

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Society for Protection From Family Violence (SPFFV)
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5. The SPFFV establishes shelters and guest homes for victims
of family violence, funds training programs and activities to
educate abuse victims, and provides legal and financial
assistance aimed at returning the abused to their homes and
communities. In regard to the bombings, the SPFFV is
providing psychological support to victims through a
counseling hotline staffed by 20 psychiatrists who have
volunteered their time. The SPFFV also provides financial
assistance to the families of the bombing victims and
counseling for rescue and emergency teams that worked at the
bombing sites. Donations are accepted by wire transfer to
Arab Bank, Marka Branch, account number 202200-1/500.

Telephone: 962 79 523 2221
Contact: Ms. Asma Khader, Rem Abu Hassan, or Hiyam Gammoh
Jahsan

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Jordanian Red Crescent (JRC)
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6. The Jordanian Red Crescent is part of the international
federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and
is involved in post-disaster assistance for civilians. The
JRC responded to the bombings within minutes, assisted in
evacuation efforts, and is currently training volunteers to
assist victims of the bombings.

Telephone Number: 962 6 477-3141
Contact: Ms. Jill Hamarneh, Head of International Department
Website: jordanredcrescent.org

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The Jordan River Foundation
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7. The Jordan River Foundation, chaired by Queen Rania, works
to empower women and children. In addition to its funding of
community development programs, the Jordan River Foundation
has established a bank account to accept donations for
victims of the bombings (Arab Bank, account number
0134048748502.)

Telephone Number: 962 6 593-3211
Contact Ms. Maha al-Khatib

Donations can also be sent to:
Jordan River Foundation
Attn: Mr. Earl Glock
Law Offices
O'Connell & Glock, P.C.
1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Fl 9
Washington, D.C. 20036-41114
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