USAID SCHEP remembering its support of museums to celebrate International Museum Day

Every year on May 18th, the world comes together to celebrate International Museum Day. This occasion serves as a reminder of the significance of museums as vital cultural institutions that preserve our heritage and connect us to our past. In Jordan, this day holds even greater importance as it showcases the remarkable efforts and achievements in capacity-building, awareness raising, and funding that have contributed to its vibrant museum landscape.

Book Launch of “Unique and Outstanding: Jordan’s World Heritage Sites”

On Monday, October 24, 2022, the launch and signing ceremony of HRH Princess Dana Firas’ book “Unique and Outstanding: Jordan’s World Heritage Sites” took place at the Cultural Hub – Bayt Yaish in Jabal al-Weibdeh.

Jordan Cultural Heritage Portal (JorCHP)

USAID-funded Sustainable Cultural Heritage Through Engagement of Local Communities Project (SCHEP) has been extended to February 2024

Meet Safa Rofu

International Archives Day 2022

USAID SCHEP and the American Center of Research open the renewed University of Jordan’s National Heritage Museum

The American Center of Research and the University of Jordan opened the university’s renewed National Heritage Museum, located on the campus in Amman, with a ceremony held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Some 100 people attended this celebration of the museum’s recent renovation, which focused on bringing it up to date with current developments in museology. The museum’s emphasis on preserving, protecting, and visually presenting Jordan’s heritage received particular attention.

The American Center of Research has just released their annual report (covering October 2020 - December 2021). Learn more about their latest achievements, some of which related to its USAID-funded Sustainable Cultural Heritage Through Engagement of Local Communities Project (SCHEP).

Researching the connection between archaeology and architecture in higher education in Jordan

The profession of archaeology has many facets that can contribute to a well-rounded education. The same can be said for the architectural profession. And both archaeology and architecture have elements in common—yet institutions of higher education in Jordan have been lax in connecting the two.

Meet Safa Rofu: From a Curious Youngster Living Near Busayra’s Archeological Site to an Impressive Success Story

Shaimaa Jundaya and new cultural heritage experience in Aqaba

Shaimaa Jundaya and new cultural heritage experience in Aqaba 

The American Center of Research Supports the First Natural Science Museum in Southern Jordan

The American Center of Research Supports the First Natural Science Museum in Southern Jordan

Drones and GIS Applications in World Heritage Sites Management Project in Wadi Rum Protected Area

We are delighted to share that ACOR, through director Pearce Paul Creasman and under the leadership of Nizar Al Adarbeh and Jehad Haron (USAID SCHEP), has received funding from the National Geographic Society for a new archaeological project, “Drones and GIS: Monitoring Illegal Excavation and Vandalism of Archaeological Sites in Wadi Rum (UNESCO World Heritage Site).”

Drones and GIS Applications in World Heritage Sites Management Project in Wadi Rum Protected Area

We are delighted to share that ACOR, through director Pearce Paul Creasman and under the leadership of Nizar Al Adarbeh and Jehad Haron (USAID SCHEP), has received funding from the National Geographic Society for a new archaeological project, “Drones and GIS: Monitoring Illegal Excavation and Vandalism of Archaeological Sites in Wadi Rum (UNESCO World Heritage Site).”

Remembering Bert de Vries (1939 - 2021)

the USAID SCHEP and WRPA organized a series of training sessions for WRPA staff, new trainees, and local community members working in tourism and service.

In October and November 2020, the USAID SCHEP and the Wadi Rum Protected Area (WRPA) organized a series of training sessions for WRPA staff, new trainees, and local community members working in tourism and service.

ICOMOS releases Sustainable Development Goals Policy Guidance for Heritage and Development Actors

“Heritage and the Sustainable Development Goals: Policy Guidance for Heritage and Development Actors” — the new policy document produced by the Sustainable Development Goals Working Group

SCHEP is proud to see one of our Site Stewards, Anas Alyan, featured on the USAID Jordan Instagram page

our SCHEP colleagues and community members!

Meet Ayesha! She works at Safi Kitchen, founded with USAID support, and is the primary breadwinner for her family.

our SCHEP colleagues and community members!

Shatha Mubaideen was one of seven Jordanian students and early career professionals selected to receive a scholarship from USAID to attend the Archaeology in Practice course at the University of Oxford Online this past summer.

our SCHEP colleagues and community members!

We have been pleased to see several of our SCHEP colleagues and community members featured on the USAID Jordan Instagram over the past few months! Today we are sharing a feature on Um Ali, one of the local community members from Ghawr as Safi who is employed by the SCHEP-supported Jordan Southern Ghawr Company.

Zoara, the Southern Ghor of Jordan: A Guide to the Landscape and Heritage of the Lowest Place_ by Konstantinos D. Politis (ACOR 2020)

The new year is here, and we're kicking things off by bringing you a rich guidebook introducing readers to the environment and heritage of the Southern Ghor of Jordan. Zoara, the Southern Ghor of Jordan: A Guide to the Landscape and Heritage of the Lowest Place_ by Konstantinos D. Politis (ACOR 2020) introduces the reader to the environment and history of "Zoara" and illustrates what people today are doing to preserve this unique Jordanian treasure. USAID SCHEP firmly believes in the importance of supporting educational and training materials that will enhance accessibility of Jordanian archaeological heritage in the region.

Safa’ Al Rafoa Preserves and Promotes Busayra’s Cultural Heritage

New Video Highlights USAID Support to Community-Led Tourism Initiative in Ghawr as Safi

New Video Highlights USAID Support to Community-Led Tourism Initiative in Ghawr as Safi