United Nations launches new plan to scale up response to all affected by the Syrian crisis
Amman, 16 December 2013– The urgent need to maintain a protection space for Syrian refugees in Jordan, whilst relieving the pressure on services and resources is highlighted today in a massive new appeal by the United Nations.
The Regional Response Plan 6 (RRP6) and Syrian Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan (SHARP) were launched in Geneva, Switzerland, with a budget of USD 4.3 billion covering six affected countries.
The Jordan component of the RRP6 totals over USD 1.2 billion with projects focussing on eight sectors, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Cash, Education, Food Security, Health, Non-Food Items (NFIs), Protection and Shelter.
The plan and budget is based on a projection of up to 800,000 Syrian refuges living in Jordan by the end of 2014. This includes 25 percent inside refugee camps and 75 percent accommodated in cities, towns and villages across the country. In addition, more than two million Jordanians, affected by the presence of refugees, will receive assistance through improved public services and infrastructure as well as dedicated projects from the international community.
Launching the appeal at the Jordanian Media Institute, Andrew Harper, UNHCR Representative said, “This is a collaborative effort comprising of many months of hard work in support of the Jordanian government. It is only because the government keeps the Jordanian border open that it allows us to assist and protect refugees. Jordan has been bearing the brunt and the international community must do all it can to mitigate the impact.”
RozanneChorlton, UNICEF Jordan Representative (a.i.), noted that children make up more than half of all refugees. “Children are at the heart of this appeal. They are the future of Syria, Jordan and the wider region,” she said.“But childhoods can’t be put on hold. This is why we need to provide quality services now that reach all vulnerable children living in Jordan at this critical time of their development.”
Ensuring that all children can access formal or informal education, psychosocial support and have the opportunityto resume their childhood is a key focus of UNICEF’s work in averting a lost generation.
Jonathan Campbell, Emergency Coordinator for the World Food Programme in Jordan, said, “As Syrians continue to seek refuge in Jordan with little means to meet their basic needs, we are here to provide the support they need. It is our priority to make sure that refugees are able to access what they need for their families. WFP is committed to providing food assistance to Syrians through systems like food vouchers that allow refugees to purchase their food in local shops, while injecting capital directly into the local economy.”
The Jordan component of the RRP6 was developed under the leadership of the Government of Jordan and coordinated by UNHCR. The refugee response is a collaborative effort between UN agencies, the donor community, international and national NGOs, community-based organizations, refugees and Jordanian communities.
The United Nations in Jordan calls on the donor community to continue its generosity in supporting Syrians affected by conflict and displacement, as well as all communities impacted by the crisis.
For more information, please contact:
FraukeRiller, UNHCRJordan, riller@unhcr.org +962 (0) 796 844 537
FatimaAzzeh, UNICEF Jordan, fazzeh@unicef.org +962 (0) 797 056 306
Dina El Kassaby, WFP Jordan, dina.elkassaby@wfp.org, +962 (0) 798 674 638
Amman, 16 December 2013– The urgent need to maintain a protection space for Syrian refugees in Jordan, whilst relieving the pressure on services and resources is highlighted today in a massive new appeal by the United Nations.
The Regional Response Plan 6 (RRP6) and Syrian Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan (SHARP) were launched in Geneva, Switzerland, with a budget of USD 4.3 billion covering six affected countries.
The Jordan component of the RRP6 totals over USD 1.2 billion with projects focussing on eight sectors, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Cash, Education, Food Security, Health, Non-Food Items (NFIs), Protection and Shelter.
The plan and budget is based on a projection of up to 800,000 Syrian refuges living in Jordan by the end of 2014. This includes 25 percent inside refugee camps and 75 percent accommodated in cities, towns and villages across the country. In addition, more than two million Jordanians, affected by the presence of refugees, will receive assistance through improved public services and infrastructure as well as dedicated projects from the international community.
Launching the appeal at the Jordanian Media Institute, Andrew Harper, UNHCR Representative said, “This is a collaborative effort comprising of many months of hard work in support of the Jordanian government. It is only because the government keeps the Jordanian border open that it allows us to assist and protect refugees. Jordan has been bearing the brunt and the international community must do all it can to mitigate the impact.”
RozanneChorlton, UNICEF Jordan Representative (a.i.), noted that children make up more than half of all refugees. “Children are at the heart of this appeal. They are the future of Syria, Jordan and the wider region,” she said.“But childhoods can’t be put on hold. This is why we need to provide quality services now that reach all vulnerable children living in Jordan at this critical time of their development.”
Ensuring that all children can access formal or informal education, psychosocial support and have the opportunityto resume their childhood is a key focus of UNICEF’s work in averting a lost generation.
Jonathan Campbell, Emergency Coordinator for the World Food Programme in Jordan, said, “As Syrians continue to seek refuge in Jordan with little means to meet their basic needs, we are here to provide the support they need. It is our priority to make sure that refugees are able to access what they need for their families. WFP is committed to providing food assistance to Syrians through systems like food vouchers that allow refugees to purchase their food in local shops, while injecting capital directly into the local economy.”
The Jordan component of the RRP6 was developed under the leadership of the Government of Jordan and coordinated by UNHCR. The refugee response is a collaborative effort between UN agencies, the donor community, international and national NGOs, community-based organizations, refugees and Jordanian communities.
The United Nations in Jordan calls on the donor community to continue its generosity in supporting Syrians affected by conflict and displacement, as well as all communities impacted by the crisis.
For more information, please contact:
FraukeRiller, UNHCRJordan, riller@unhcr.org +962 (0) 796 844 537
FatimaAzzeh, UNICEF Jordan, fazzeh@unicef.org +962 (0) 797 056 306
Dina El Kassaby, WFP Jordan, dina.elkassaby@wfp.org, +962 (0) 798 674 638
Amman, 16 December 2013– The urgent need to maintain a protection space for Syrian refugees in Jordan, whilst relieving the pressure on services and resources is highlighted today in a massive new appeal by the United Nations.
The Regional Response Plan 6 (RRP6) and Syrian Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan (SHARP) were launched in Geneva, Switzerland, with a budget of USD 4.3 billion covering six affected countries.
The Jordan component of the RRP6 totals over USD 1.2 billion with projects focussing on eight sectors, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Cash, Education, Food Security, Health, Non-Food Items (NFIs), Protection and Shelter.
The plan and budget is based on a projection of up to 800,000 Syrian refuges living in Jordan by the end of 2014. This includes 25 percent inside refugee camps and 75 percent accommodated in cities, towns and villages across the country. In addition, more than two million Jordanians, affected by the presence of refugees, will receive assistance through improved public services and infrastructure as well as dedicated projects from the international community.
Launching the appeal at the Jordanian Media Institute, Andrew Harper, UNHCR Representative said, “This is a collaborative effort comprising of many months of hard work in support of the Jordanian government. It is only because the government keeps the Jordanian border open that it allows us to assist and protect refugees. Jordan has been bearing the brunt and the international community must do all it can to mitigate the impact.”
RozanneChorlton, UNICEF Jordan Representative (a.i.), noted that children make up more than half of all refugees. “Children are at the heart of this appeal. They are the future of Syria, Jordan and the wider region,” she said.“But childhoods can’t be put on hold. This is why we need to provide quality services now that reach all vulnerable children living in Jordan at this critical time of their development.”
Ensuring that all children can access formal or informal education, psychosocial support and have the opportunityto resume their childhood is a key focus of UNICEF’s work in averting a lost generation.
Jonathan Campbell, Emergency Coordinator for the World Food Programme in Jordan, said, “As Syrians continue to seek refuge in Jordan with little means to meet their basic needs, we are here to provide the support they need. It is our priority to make sure that refugees are able to access what they need for their families. WFP is committed to providing food assistance to Syrians through systems like food vouchers that allow refugees to purchase their food in local shops, while injecting capital directly into the local economy.”
The Jordan component of the RRP6 was developed under the leadership of the Government of Jordan and coordinated by UNHCR. The refugee response is a collaborative effort between UN agencies, the donor community, international and national NGOs, community-based organizations, refugees and Jordanian communities.
The United Nations in Jordan calls on the donor community to continue its generosity in supporting Syrians affected by conflict and displacement, as well as all communities impacted by the crisis.
For more information, please contact:
FraukeRiller, UNHCRJordan, riller@unhcr.org +962 (0) 796 844 537
FatimaAzzeh, UNICEF Jordan, fazzeh@unicef.org +962 (0) 797 056 306
Dina El Kassaby, WFP Jordan, dina.elkassaby@wfp.org, +962 (0) 798 674 638
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United Nations launches new plan to scale up response to all affected by the Syrian crisis
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