Al-Mahasneh sponsors the inauguration of the personal protective equipment project to face Corona epidemic

Prof. Bassam Al-Mahasneh, Vice President of Al al-Bayt University for Quality and Development, stated that the project is part of the University's activities in collaboration with the High Commissioner for Syrian Refugees as well as Jordanian and international academic institutions, indicating that the University offers all its potentials to facilitate this project.

The Director of International Relations and Project Manager at the University, Dr. Moayyad Al-Shawaqfeh, displayed that this project will benefit approximately 65 volunteers from Syrian refugees in and outside Al-Zaatari camp in Al-Mafraq, as well as Jordanian volunteers. The training will last for approximately two weeks, during which the participants will acquire various skills in the responsibility of personal protection.

Dr. Muhannad Mass’ad indicated that the project is divided into three parts. The first aims to preserve the environment and face the burdens of Corona through the manufacture of sterilization materials and personal protection equipment. It also aims to make the University a green area and improve livelihoods through training in hydroponics on campus.

Dr. Najah Al-Shanableh manifested that the digital aspect, which is the second part, is related to training volunteers in the digital team on full computer software to serve the community. It is also concerned with training in conducting research, data analysis, and electronic marketing through social media.

Dr. Aya Mismar, who is in charge of the social work team in the project, explained that the third part considers training in the means of practicing participatory social research and patterns of social behavior using the place according to Corona pandemic.

It is worth noting that this project, in which Dr. Helena, the project manager from the University of London, on behalf of Dr. Tony from the University of Sheffield in Britain, is implemented in cooperation with the University of Sheffield, the University of Petra, and the High Commissioner for Syrian Refugees. It will last six months and will be implemented on campus. It aims to respond quickly to the consequences of Corona pandemic by implementing community initiatives to solve problems and improve the living environment.