Residents have actively rebuilt their lives, establishing thriving shops, competitive sports leagues, and pursuing educational opportunities. Their resilience is remarkable, yet challenges like PTSD, depression, social isolation and limited opportunities persist.

We are very happy that project partners adidas Foundation, AFDP Global and UNHCR have joined us on our journey to support Syrian refugees rebuilding their lives through a community-run KLABU clubhouse.

We provide sports equipment, a lit-up clubhouse, and an environment that celebrates the power of play, the importance of friendships and the strength within each of us.

Our dedicated local clubhouse managers, proudly calling themselves KLABU heroes, not only ensure the daily operation of the project but also foster a warm and welcoming space for all. In February 2025, the clubhouse arrived, bringing with it a sports library filled with balls, rackets, shirts, and games, ready for anyone to grab and play.

They keep the energy alive, welcome everyone, track impact, forecast budgets, and plan activities. This clubhouse is not just about borrowing equipment; it’s about belonging, connection, and fostering peaceful coexistence. We aim to reach over 8,000 camp residents, primarily aged 13-35, ensuring equal gender representation and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Walking towards the clubhouse, you can hear children laughing over a game of football, the rhythmic thump on the boxing pole, and the quiet focus of someone learning a new skill. As the sun sets, the clubhouse comes to life with music, chatter, and the glow of a TV screen. Free Wi-Fi connects people to the world beyond Azraq, solar power keeps the lights on, and Champions League games on the TV unite even the fiercest of rivals.

Just a short drive from the camp, Azraq town is a place where Syrians and Jordanians live, study, and now, train together. This gym provides a safe and welcoming space where everyone can move, grow, and connect. Two local coaches—one Jordanian, one Syrian—guide the sessions, proving that strength and unity go hand in hand.

We aim to reach over 2,000 people through culturally appropriate fitness programmes and the inclusion of female coaches as positive role models.