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Jordan, although a small country, is the 6th biggest refugee-hosting country in the world. With a refugee population of over two million, primarily from Palestine, Syria and Iraq, Jordan is a major host of families fleeing violence and conflict.

For just under a quarter of the refugees living in camps across Jordan, conditions are extremely poor. Little or no access to water and electricity increases the risk of disease and vermin infestations, jeopardising people’s health, safety and ultimately their lives.

Due to high unemployment rates and highly stretched resources, many communities in Jordan are almost at breaking point.

Islamic Relief is supporting refugee families in Jordan to help them face the future with greater stability.

Islamic Relief in Jordan

Islamic Relief began its work in Jordan in 1997, to support the largest Palestinian camp in the country located in Baqa’ah. Our first programme was an Orphan Sponsorship Programme, which began by supporting 500 orphaned children, alongside Qurbani and Ramadan programmes which saw food distributed to families across the country.

In 2011, when the Syrian crisis first escalated, large numbers of people fled to neighbouring Jordan. Islamic Relief was among the first to help them, providing them with survival items, food, and medical assistance. We have also ensured the sponsorship of some orphaned Syrian children.

Having established a strong reputation in the country, Islamic Relief Jordan became one of the biggest partners to the World Food Programme’s food voucher project. From the early years of the Syrian crisis, we have distributed food assistance in northern Jordan, where most Syrian refugees live.

Islamic Relief in Action

Jordan’s health sector has faced challenges since the Syrian crisis began. Rates of poor health have increased and 50% of refugees have reported rising costs associated with their health. In 2021, Islamic Relief delivered a large healthcare project in Amman, Irbid, and Mafraq, Ramtha, Karak, and Tufaila.

The project covered the cost of surgeons, nurses, and anaesthesiologists assisting patients with disabilities. Providing access to healthcare services to the most vulnerable has eased pressure on the public health system and helped improve the health of Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and the local community.

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