AMMAN — The Heads of
Cooperation of the EU and its Member States are scheduled to take part in a
one-day visit to EU-funded projects in Mafraq Governorate today, according to a
press statement.
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The #TeamEurope visit provides an
occasion for the nine European Union Member States and the European Investment
Bank (EIB) representative for Jordan, Souad Farsi, to assess the implementation
of several projects in the education sector, in and out of Syrian refugee
camps, including the Zaatari camp currently hosting more than 70,000 Syrian refugees.
‘Commitment and solidarity’For the last 13 years, the EU and
its Member States alone contributed more than 10 billion Euros to support Jordan in hosting Syrian refugees and
help Jordanians face economic and social challenges.
This mission… “shows the EU’s commitment and solidarity with the people of Jordan, particularly in the sector of education and support to refugees”
“We are very proud to see nine
European Member States and the EU Delegation participating in this mission,”
said Patrick Lambrechts, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation in Jordan, on
behalf of the mission. “It is the first time a joint EU mission of this
importance takes place in Jordan. It shows the EU’s commitment and solidarity
with the people of Jordan, particularly in the sector of education and support
to refugees. I believe this mission will result in a continued successful
partnership with the Government of Jordan.”
Educational emphasisSince the arrival of the Syrian
refugees in Jordan in 2011, #TeamEurope has been supporting Jordan to ensure
the provision of essential services. The EU support package places great
emphasis on education for Jordanians and refugee students, and #TeamEurope is
committed to promoting inclusive education in Jordan.
This includes support not only to
schools in camps, but also facilities for out-of-school learning and safe
spaces for children who require additional attention through the Makani
centers. Outside the camp, #TeamEurope is engaged in supporting the inclusion
of refugee children in regular Jordanian public schools, and assists both
refugee and Jordanian graduates in the search for dignified jobs and
livelihoods.
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