Amman: HRH Princess Karma bint Abbas inaugurated the Hope Mural initiative in Amman on Sunday, an event organized by the Hareer Leading Organization for Social Development that drew over 1,000 children and families from across Jordan.
According to Jordan News Agency, the initiative used art to provide psychosocial support, helping children process emotions and express their aspirations through painting. Princess Karma toured the exhibition, met with young participants, and added her own brushstrokes to the collaborative piece.
Stretching approximately 2,600 meters, the artwork stands as one of the largest participatory children's canvases in the Middle East. The opening day brought together pediatric cancer patients, orphans, refugees, children from Gaza, youth with disabilities, and low-income families.
Hareer Organization Executive Director Nihad Dabbas lauded the collaboration between partners, volunteers, and participants, noting that "every child contributed a personal story to the collective work." Running through August 25, the Hope Mural program features cultural, artistic, and recreational activities as families continue adding to the expansive installation.