Social enterprises in Jordan - in pictures


  • Bothaina Alayan an embroiderer at Gioia footwear, works from home in Amman, Jordan. All photos: Reuters
    Bothaina Alayan an embroiderer at Gioia footwear, works from home in Amman, Jordan. All photos: Reuters
  • Farah Ajlouni, founder of Gioia footwear, sits with Ms Alayan.
    Farah Ajlouni, founder of Gioia footwear, sits with Ms Alayan.
  • Yasmin Khatib, a designer at Gioia, works on her laptop.
    Yasmin Khatib, a designer at Gioia, works on her laptop.
  • The company makes casual footwear that features traditional embroidery and calligraphy, done by local artists.
    The company makes casual footwear that features traditional embroidery and calligraphy, done by local artists.
  • An employee glues a shoe at a Gioia workshop in Amman.
    An employee glues a shoe at a Gioia workshop in Amman.