Community Asset Mapping Analysis Report – Quaismeh

The assessment used a three-fold strategy, consisting of an institutional mapping tool, a community mapping tool, and a focus group discussion with youth. The process was guided by youth to enhance their agency, self-efficacy, and initiative programming. The community asset mapping tools were designed and developed on tablets for mobile data collection. Data was collected through two types of surveys and a focus group. The surveys were framed around six main categories: youth development, educational environment, health, social environment, inclusion, and community services. The institutional mapping survey was used to inquire about the services, resources, and challenges of institutions in the area, while the community mapping survey investigated the challenges, barriers, importance, and quality of services and resources in the community. A total of 205 participants from Quaismeh were trained on collecting data for the community asset mapping. The training took place on August 27-28, 2019, and the mapping surveys were conducted. The results from the two mapping surveys were preliminary analyzed to guide a focus group discussion with youth from the community. The focus group was conducted on September 19, 2019. The CAM report is a compilation of all the results and analysis. The report provides an overview of the results, including the demographic information of the participants. The majority of the participants were Jordanian (90%), followed by Syrian (3%), Palestinian (6%), and Iraqi (1%). The age group surveyed ranged from 14-69 years, with 41% of the sample under 29 years old. The sex distribution was 43% males and 57% females. The community mapping survey indicated that there are various issues of major concern or are majorly problematic for the community. The highest rated issues of concern included disability-friendly schools and public spaces, moral and psychological support, youth noted there are few learning opportunities outside schools, life skills training, conditions in schools, and challenges to reach healthcare. The institutional mapping survey asked what are the needs of youth that did not complete their education. Using cluster analysis, the following themes appeared: governmental (64%), CBO (3%), non-profit (18%), private (11%), and for-profit (4%). The report uses the outline of the community mapping survey and inserts the relevant information from the institutional mapping results and the focus group discussion, broken down into six categories: youth development, educational environment, health, social environment, inclusion, and community services. In the youth development category, the report highlights the need for disability-friendly public spaces, learning opportunities in the community, and spaces for youth to gather. The focus group feedback emphasized the importance of infrastructure adaptation for persons with disabilities, including ramps and adjusted equipment. The report also highlights the need for support for persons with sensory disabilities, including those who are Deaf or blind. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the community asset mapping assessment in Quaismeh, highlighting the needs and challenges of the community. The findings of the report can be used to inform programming and interventions aimed at addressing the needs of youth in Quaismeh.