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When Tourists Leave | Struggling Small Businesses
#COVID-Stories Ahmad | Business Owner | Amman, Jordan How have your language school and tourism company been affected by COVID-19? A: The tourism sector and international language schools are the two industries most impacted by COVID-19 in Jordan and around the world. There are no customers for businesses as a result of COVID-19. Back in March, a lot of customers and students began canceling their trips causing businesses to decline until there were absolutely no customers. Do you feel like the needs of your businesses are being addressed at this time? A: The government has been very...
I believe I am beautiful, so I am
If you’re like me, you grew up with a low self-esteem, saw traditionally beautiful models all over social media, and perhaps even got bullied for your looks. And even if you were fortunate enough to not have had to experience this, stay here and join me on our journey of self-love! Let’s heal from these past experiences and thinking patterns and start a new lovely chapter! Why you need to be independent Let’s take a new step toward confidence and independence. And if I’m talking about independence, I am referring to your self-esteem and mental well-being not depending on someone else telling...
I'm Here: poem about unemployment
The world has changed, A visitor came Without a welcome It stayed Without any acceptance People lost their houses Their family in other circumstances Jobs got cancelled People lost their money I’m here, to raise awareness. I’m here, to get those their normal lives back. People in castles, are now on the streets, 1 in every 4 adults, had a massive economic change, as a gift. 1 in every six, had to borrow money, or even food. Just to survive Let’s try to help, Let’s help people, Be understanding What if this person is your reflection Try to be welcoming, If you tell them a word that’s some...
Every day is a chance… to be selfish
Being selfish to make a change. I have lately worked at a summer leadership academy for international students aged 11 to 16. On the last day we wanted the students to write a “letter to self” as part of their reflections. Joining in on the activity and rereading the letter before slipping it into the envelope, I suddenly had a terrible awakening: I am living a very unhealthy lifestyle – and I would argue that many other young active people are doing just the same. My days are tightly packed: university, night shifts in the hospital, tutoring, teaching at the institute for anatomy, sports, my...
I’d like to say “Thank You” #IFeltIncluded
Inclusion (noun): “the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.” Is the world a safe place for everyone to be the truest version of themselves? I would say that it isn’t – and that we have a long way to go. However, just as important as planning ahead is trying to realize how far we’ve come. In order to find the strength to keep on moving, we need to acknowledge and appreciate all the effort we already put into our work, and how it influenced the outcome. The #IFeltIncluded is a way to portray exactly that for me. Sometimes, it’s tough to get out of your...