AMMAN — According to a recent report published by the
European Commission for Civil protection and
Humanitarian Aid Operations,
Jordan has become a safe haven for Syrian refugees since the war began in 2011.
The Kingdom now stands as the world’s third-largest host of
Syrian refugees and
second in terms of refugees relative to its population.
اضافة اعلان
Since 2011, the EU has provided approximately 3.5 billion
euros in aid to Jordan, including 417 million euros in
humanitarian assistance.
This year, the EU has allocated 12.5 million euros in humanitarian aid for
healthcare, water supply,
sanitation, education, and protection, “Al-Ghad”
newspaper reported.
66 percent of Syrian refugees live under the poverty line
Despite economic pressure, the report highlights that
Jordanian communities and refugees coexist relatively harmoniously. However,
the living conditions for refugees have become increasingly difficult, with the
number of registered refugees under the commission’s preview of approximately
660,000
Syrian individuals, 66 percent of which are living below the poverty
line. Many rely on humanitarian aid, resorting to negative coping mechanisms
like debt and child labor.
Trapped at a military-restricted area
Meanwhile, the report sheds light on approximately 7,500
individuals who find themselves trapped within a military-restricted area on
Jordan's northeastern border, known as Rukban. Among those stranded,
women and children constitute the majority. Tragically, since the onset of the pandemic
in March 2020, these individuals have been deprived of access to life-saving
healthcare and essential nutrition services within Jordan.
The report also emphasizes that sustainable solutions are
urgently required for Syrian refugees in Jordan, particularly in light of
limited prospects for their return to Syria.
In meeting educational needs, the report underscores the
EU-funded programs' commitment to ensuring
high-quality education for vulnerable children, including those with disabilities. Innovative teaching
methods are employed to facilitate out-of-school children in seamlessly
transitioning into the formal education system.
The report concludes by affirming the EU’s unwavering
dedication to alleviating the plight of Syrian refugees in Jordan, while
simultaneously emphasizing the urgent need to address their long-term social,
healthcare, and economic requirements.
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