NGO Dar al Yasmin organise children's event in Zaatari village, Jordan - Photography

Most of the around 600,000 Syrian refugees that have crossed the border into Jordan live in 'host communities' - in towns and villages amidst the Jordanian population. Although these Syrians have  greater freedom to shape their lives than those living in refugee camps such as Zaatari, life in host communities is extremely difficult. Aid from the UN High Commission for Refugees, UNICEF, the World Food Programme and other organisations provide some support, but most Syrians still live in abject poverty and struggle, especially in winter. Gaelle, one of the founders of the small NGO Dar al Yasmin (DAY), happened upon the Syrians living in Zaatari village by chance: she was working as a journalist and followed a story that lead her to the small village near Zaatari camp. UNHCR was not aware of them - they were not registered and received no assistance.

Since that day, DAY helpers have driven up to Zaatari village in northern Jordan almost weekly, helping Syrian families with school bags for their kids, winter clothes and caravans to live in. DAY focused primarily on children, who have gone through traumas no young child ever should. As often as they can DAY puts on Habaybi events, planning games and activities for both Syrian and Jordanian kids in the community centre in Zaatari village.

Here are photos from a Habaybi event in October 2013: