AMMAN – On Sunday, Wael Al-Dwairi, Secretary-General of the
Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), and Canadian Ambassador Tarik Ali Khan launched the Women Leaders
Without Limitations initiative that aims to ease the entry of marginalized
groups, including the blind, people with disabilities, women, and youth, into
the plumbing sector, spearheaded by the
Wise Women Plumbers Cooperative in Jordan.
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Dwairi emphasized the ministry's commitment to women's
training, recognizing their pivotal societal role. He highlighted the project's
aim to enhance the skills of Jordanian women and residents to tackle challenges
in the water sector, thereby reducing water loss and leaks in homes, Al-Ghad
reported.
He praised
women's involvement in plumbing, considering it a
unique experience, positioning Jordan as a leader in the field. Dwairi
underscored the importance of strengthening civil society organizations like
the Wise Women Plumbers Cooperative, advocating for women's roles in society.
Trainee Samah Al-Gharaqeer, who is visually impaired,
demonstrated skills acquired from the program and expressed gratitude for the
support and pride in her newfound abilities.
Meanwhile, expressing gratitude to the Canadian government,
Dwairi emphasized the significance of Jordanian-Canadian cooperation in
supporting pioneering programs, especially those addressing Jordan's water
challenges.
Khan commended joint cooperation between Jordan and Canada, emphasizing
women's empowerment in the plumbing profession, particularly those with special
needs, to integrate into society and the labor market.
Omar Salameh, Assistant for Media and Communication Affairs,
highlighted plumbing's role in environmental sustainability. He urged continued
support for training programs in the water sector.
Tahani Al-Shatti, Director of the Wise Women Plumbers
Cooperative, emphasized the association's role in training women in plumbing
skills across Jordan.
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