The B-LIEVE project (Boosting Livable Income and Empowerment for Vulnerability Eradication in Jordan) is a three-year initiative funded by the European Commission, running until June 2025. The project focuses on improving the economic empowerment and social inclusion of 1,000 vulnerable individuals across multiple governorates in Jordan, including women (500), persons with disabilities (300), former inmates (40), and at-risk youth (400). The goal is to provide these groups with better access to training services and employment opportunities, particularly through self-employment initiatives.

Former inmates, in particular, face significant barriers to reintegration, including social stigma, legal challenges, and limited access to stable employment. To address this, the project offers a specialized training program for male and female inmates nearing release. In collaboration with the Rehabilitation and Correction Centres Department of Jordan, two cohorts of inmates (20 males, 21 females) participated in a 152-hour training course in Amman, designed to enhance their skills and increase their income-generating potential. The program includes both psychosocial support (PSS) to address emotional challenges and practical training in micro-entrepreneurship and resin manufacturing. Participants learned essential business skills such as marketing, finance, and gender-based violence awareness, alongside technical skills in resin mixing, moulding, and recycling.

The training culminated in graduation ceremonies, where graduates received certificates and showcased their resin products. Following graduation, EFE is conducting ongoing follow-up with the participants regarding their employment status and to gauge their interest in entrepreneurial ventures. Additionally, financial support is provided to help graduates start and sustain their businesses, ensuring they have the resources to achieve long-term economic independence and contribute to their communities.

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