AMMAN — The Government of Japan has
contributed $1.1 million to the United Nations
World Food Program (WFP) in
Jordan to provide nutrition-sensitive food assistance to more than 27,000 Syrian refugees living in camps and host communities for one month, according to
a press statement.
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"WFP is grateful for the continued
support of the people and Government of Japan. With overlapping crises and
natural disasters around the world making communities more vulnerable, Japan’s
new contribution ensures that some of the most vulnerable refugees living in
Jordan do not fall deeper into food insecurity,” said WFP Representative and
Country Director Alberto Correia Mendes in the statement.
“Japan’s new contribution ensures that some of the most vulnerable refugees living in Jordan do not fall deeper into food insecurity.”
Supporting food security, nutritionThe contribution was announced by Ambassador
of Japan to Jordan Okuyama Jiro during a joint field visit with Correia Mendes
to a Syrian beneficiary family receiving WFP’s monthly food assistance in
Amman.
“Amid increasing global food priced, the Government
of Japan acknowledges the alarming levels of food insecurity and the heightened
vulnerability of refugees in Jordan. We hope our assistance, in collaboration
with WFP will support the food security and nutrition of vulnerable
populations, particularly female-headed households and families with persons of
disabilities,” the ambassador said.
Over the past ten years, Japan has contributed more than US$36 million to support WFP’s activities in Jordan.
In Jordan, 465,000 refugees are currently
receiving monthly cash-based assistance from WFP to help meet their basic food
needs. Refugees residing in host communities receive JD15 per person per month,
while extremely vulnerable families living in camps and local communities
receive JD23 per person per month.
Over the past ten years, Japan has
contributed more than US$36 million to support WFP’s activities in Jordan. This
includes supporting direct food assistance and livelihood activities and
enhancing food security for Jordanians and refugees at risk.
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