{"id":7487,"date":"2025-05-26T12:01:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/human-stories\/strong-motherhood-razan-khirfan-a-voice-for-mothers-and-social-change-from-the-airwaves%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T12:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T09:12:10","slug":"strong-motherhood-razan-khirfan-a-voice-for-mothers-and-social-change-from-the-airwaves%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f","status":"publish","type":"human-stories","link":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/en\/human-stories\/strong-motherhood-razan-khirfan-a-voice-for-mothers-and-social-change-from-the-airwaves%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong Motherhood: Razan Khirfan… A Voice for Mothers and Social Change from the Airwaves\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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In the rural areas of Ajloun Governorate, where health and social challenges are deeply intertwined, Razan Ahmad Khirfan<\/strong> has emerged as a young Jordanian media figure who chose to dedicate her voice to the issues of mothers and women<\/strong>\u2014particularly in rural communities where such topics are often excluded from the priorities of public discourse. Razan began her journey with Sawt Ajloun Community Radio<\/strong>, with the support and sponsorship of the Intermediaries of Change Center for Sustainable Development<\/strong>, embodying a model of purposeful journalism built on empowerment and knowledge.<\/p> \n \n<\/div> \n<\/div> \n<\/div> \n<\/div> \n<\/div> \n<\/div> \n<\/div> \n<\/div> \n<\/article><\/p>\n\n

Through her radio program “Strong Motherhood”<\/strong>, Razan created a community-based educational platform focused on women\u2019s physical, mental, and reproductive health, addressing topics that touch the core of mothers\u2019 daily lives. The program was more than just an airtime segment\u2014it became a platform for reshaping the societal narrative around motherhood<\/strong>, and a genuine source of support for women seeking guidance, information, and self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n

Razan’s journey began within a supportive media environment fostered by the Intermediaries of Change Center, which provided her with intensive training programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities<\/strong> that helped her sharpen her media skills and strengthen her presence as a conscious female voice from rural Jordan. Through this support, Razan was able to produce professional content and lead in-depth discussions with doctors, mental health counselors, and nutrition experts, addressing issues such as pregnancy, mental health, breastfeeding, childbirth, and the challenges of balancing work and motherhood.<\/p>\n\n

Through her program, Razan embraced the agenda of the Center and the radio station<\/strong>, which is rooted in the principle of leaving no one behind<\/strong>, and in the belief that health and social justice begin with awareness<\/strong>. She championed a model of participatory media that listens to women\u2019s voices and places their needs at the forefront of community priorities.<\/p>\n\n

The “Strong Motherhood”<\/strong> program played a pivotal role in building community support for issues related to motherhood, reproductive health, and mental well-being, while linking these topics to human rights and inclusive development. It also contributed to strengthening dialogue among women, service providers, and decision-makers\u2014especially in rural areas that lack sufficient resources and institutional support.<\/p>\n\n

Today, Razan Khirfan embodies the model of a committed rural media professional\u2014one who not only amplifies the voices of mothers but also builds a genuine platform for empowerment through words and knowledge. Hers is a story of transformation that began behind the microphone but transcended the airwaves to reach the consciousness of the community, driving real change in how people perceive the role of women, their needs, and their rights.<\/p>\n\n

Razan\u2019s story reminds us that conscious community media is a vital partner in development, and that training and supporting a girl from a rural area can produce a national voice that illuminates the path for mothers toward better health, greater equity, and a future that leaves no one behind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6379,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-7487","human-stories","type-human-stories","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/human-stories\/7487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/human-stories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/human-stories"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iccjo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}