Sport and Development
Two years ago, a man named Muhannad, an Iraqi refugee, joined one of our Keystone men’s groups in Jordan. We visited him at home several times and came to know his family, including his wife, Niam, and their daughter, Malak. We stayed in touch with them, and earlier this year Muhannad sadly passed away from cancer.
One of our partner organizations that hosts Keystone groups expressed interest in starting a women’s Keystone group and suggested inviting Niam and Malak to lead it. Remarkably, on the very day we called them to discuss the idea, Malak—who is graduating from high school—had been praying for God to show her a sign about what she should do after finishing school. She eagerly embraced the opportunity to be part of the project.
It has been a joy to witness her enthusiasm and energy as she leads the women’s group in exercise and participates in the Focused Group Discussions. Malak is growing in confidence and leadership skills, and she is now exploring online university programs to continue her journey of development.
A New Keystone Chapter
Two years ago, a man named Muhannad, an Iraqi refugee, joined one of our Keystone men’s groups in Jordan. We visited him at home several times and came to know his family,
Change Impacts Relationships and Community
This man speaks of the dynamic relational and inner life that develops when participants move through Keystone’s 3-to-6-month training.
A Flower and a Dinar
Ahmed holds dear the opportunity he has to illustrate to the participants their worth in the eyes of their Creator.
Walking Through Challenges Together
“Everyone has faced different challenges in their lives,” Hamza says. “If one of us cannot walk through one of these challenges, a [fellow] participant can help him overcome this challenge.
Shoulder to Shoulder
“Before,” shares Hamza, “my relationships were limited. Now, in the project, my relationships grow and grow.”
Contributing to the Community
Many unemployed men end up spending a lot of time at home doing nothing. Feeling isolated, they often have too much coffee and tobacco, too little exercise,
Stronger Men, Stronger Families
The Keystone Project consists of an initial 3-month long project cycle, in which a group of 15-25 male participants meet 2 times per week for 1.5-hour sessions.