From ONE Magazine

Let There Be Light Posted: Jan 1 1995 12:00AM

Jordan’s many refugee camps, with a population of more than 250,000, are dangerous at night. Unfortunately residents are threatened by vandals, attackers and drug dealers. In cooperation with the government’s Office of Palestinian Affairs, our Pontifical Mission office in Amman has purchased and installed some 900 streetlights for 13 sites.

“In each camp we have met with the village elders or committees,” said Father William Corcoran. the Director of our Amman office, in a recent letter. “The people were elated.”