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Meghan scores goal in Jordan refugee camp visit
25 Feb
Summary
- Meghan Markle visited a refugee camp in Jordan.
- She scored a goal in a football match against a young goalkeeper.
- The visit aimed to learn about humanitarian efforts for refugees.
Meghan Markle demonstrated her competitive spirit during a visit to a youth center at a Jordanian refugee camp today, scoring a goal against a young goalkeeper. The Duchess of Sussex, who is on a tour of Jordan with Prince Harry, appeared comfortable showcasing her football skills.
The visit to the Za'atari refugee camp near Mafraq focused on humanitarian efforts. Meghan and Harry toured a youth center run by QuestScope, which offers activities like art, music, and sports to help young refugees cope with mental health challenges.
The couple, who were traveling without their children Archie and Lilibet, were in Jordan at the invitation of the World Health Organization. Earlier, they visited a hospital and participated in a roundtable discussion on health and wellbeing initiatives.
Jordan hosts a large population of refugees, including Palestinians and Syrians displaced by conflict. The Sussexes' visit highlighted the challenges faced by these communities and the support provided by Jordanian authorities and various agencies.
