Younes was a taxi driver in Jordan looking for a way to increase his income. He decided to investigate a nearby olive grove that was available for rent. While he was walking around the property, he stepped on a landmine.

Younes laid in the grove suffering and near death for three hours before an Army car happened to drive by. His rescuers drove him to the nearest hospital, where he received first aid, but his foot could not be saved.

Younes did not have insurance, and his hospital bills were very expensive. Worried that he could not provide for his family, he sent his wife and children to live with her family in Syria. Younes felt useless and unproductive until he met up with Survivor Corps.

Survivor Corps introduced him to other survivors. “I was so eager to speak to somebody. We talked about his injury and mine.” Younes began to feel more hopeful after he was taught how to care for his injuries. He began to recover and was finally able to leave the house again. Survivor Corps helped him learn, also, that he was entitled to insurance coverage that would pay for his medical treatment.

Younes was looking for a way to give back, and decided he would help his community by cleaning the streets. Younes said that the work helped him to feel like normal person capable of making a contribution. He is currently looking for a car so that he can resume his work as a taxi driver.