Syria Jordan refugee camp - in pictures


  • Members of the music band at Makani, an internationally funded learning centre in a low-income district of Amman. All photos: Khaled Yacoub Oweis / The National
    Members of the music band at Makani, an internationally funded learning centre in a low-income district of Amman. All photos: Khaled Yacoub Oweis / The National
  • Judi, a Syrian refugee, displays her drawings.
    Judi, a Syrian refugee, displays her drawings.
  • Music students and instructors at Makani.
    Music students and instructors at Makani.
  • Music teacher Mohammad Brayk, who worked in Saudi Arabia.
    Music teacher Mohammad Brayk, who worked in Saudi Arabia.
  • A drawing by one of the Syrian refugees entitled 'I love you, mama'.
    A drawing by one of the Syrian refugees entitled 'I love you, mama'.
  • Bilal, a winger from the Syrian city of Homs, and the Jordanian Bakkar twins, who play midfield, often play together at Makani.
    Bilal, a winger from the Syrian city of Homs, and the Jordanian Bakkar twins, who play midfield, often play together at Makani.
  • Some of the children served by the centre.
    Some of the children served by the centre.
  • Refugees draw pictures at Makani.
    Refugees draw pictures at Makani.
  • The entrance to the learning centre.
    The entrance to the learning centre.