Jordan
Capital : Amman
Population : 9,8 million
Regions : Karak and Baqa'a Refugee Camp
Programs : Education, hygiene and sanitation, seasonal food security projects and distribution of wintering kits
Humanitarian context
The vast majority of Syrian refugees (1,3 million, more than 50% of whom are children) live among the Jordanian population in the most deprived areas. Only half of them are registered with UNHCR with access to United Nations assistance. In the absence of a work permit, many live in precarious conditions with no access to adequate food, health care and education. Jordan also hosts Palestinian and Iraqi refugees.
Our actions
The projects implemented in partnership with UNRWA and the Jordanian authorities are aimed at improving hygiene and the school environment for refugee children and those of host populations.
In 2018, SIF intervenes in the Baqa'a Palestinian camp school (1,400 student beneficiaries) and 6 schools in the south-west city of Karak (2,300 students). It renovates sanitary facilities and educates schoolchildren about hygiene. They have access to quality drinking water and decent body hygiene.
Distribution of wintering kits (heaters and fuel) to 350 Jordanian and Syrian families in Karak.
Ramadan : distribution of food vouchers to 1,000 households in the Karak region (Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian families).
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