Training Young Women to Engage Society through Improved Self-awareness
Jordanian young women were motivated to embrace freedom, understanding and strength of character despite restrictive societal norms.
August, 2015
Amman, Jordan (ACCTS-AWT) – In August, 2015, ACCTS-AWT engaged nine young Arab women from Al-Balqa’ Applied University in a four-session social development workshop, entitled “Jordan Women” (JW). This particular JW workshop included participants from non-Christian backgrounds and aimed to evaluate the women’s perceptions about Jordanian society and their role in it, provide the tools to increase knowledge and self-awareness, and motivate them to break the cycle of destructive social practices by pursuing positive change in their personal, spiritual and social lives.
“It benefited me greatly and left a profound impact on me.”
-Aya, workshop participant
Incorporating clips from our TV discipleship program, special topics within the workshop included Differences between Men and Women, The Effects of Early Upbringing, Personality Types (DISC), and Love Tank (love languages). The young women eagerly participated in each session, vulnerably opening up about their personal experiences, sharing their newly acquired knowledge with friends and family and applying the lessons in their daily lives.
The warm and friendly atmosphere
encouraged open and lively discussion
At one point, one woman was so convicted by one of the lessons that she sought immediate reconciliation with her friend, hugging her and asking for forgiveness in front of the entire group.
The success of this JW workshop was reflected by the honest statements of participants here.
The ladies learned a tremendous amount about themselves and gained new insight about Christian values. Following the workshop, AWT created a closed Facebook group for the ladies so they could continue to connect and discuss issues together. This avenue has enabled AWT to follow up with the ladies and make them aware of our latest activities, articles, and radio and TV productions.
