Providing Hope to Syrian Refugees in Jordan
Nearly 665,000 Syrian refugees live in Jordan as a consequence of the decade-long war in their country.
ICMC’s humanitarian assistance programs help Syrians and other refugees in Jordan meet their basic needs by providing cash assistance and material goods. ICMC Jordan also offers refugees a variety of services, including counseling, literacy classes, vocational training and Child Friendly Spaces where children can learn and play in safety.
Distribution of goods to vulnerable Syrian refugees. ©Patrik Gerber/ICMC
Distribution of goods to vulnerable Syrian refugees. ©Patrik Gerber/ICMC
A refugee holds vouchers during an ICMC distribution of in-kind goods. ©Nathalie Perroud/ICMC
Home visit from ICMC staff to a Syrian refugee family, February 2019. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Cash for rent distribution in Irbid. ICMC provides assistance for vulnerable refugees and Jordanians to pay for three months of rent. Beneficiaries and landlords are given an information session at the time of assistance about the rights of landlords and tenants to help improve their relationship. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Home visit from ICMC staff to a Syrian refugee family living in Zarka, outside of Amman. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Women attending literacy classes at the ICMC Protection Center in Mafraq. The Center organizes literacy classes for women and girls who have not completed formal schooling. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Women attending literacy classes at the ICMC Protection Center in Mafraq. The Center organizes literacy classes for women and girls who have not completed formal schooling. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
While mothers participate in focus group discussions at ICMC’s Protection Center, children can take part in recreational activities in the Child Friendly Space. ICMC seeks to promote the children’s school attendance by disseminating information about local education services and by distributing school bags, notebooks, and stationary. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
A boy attends recreational activities in the Child Friendly Space at ICMC Protection Center in Irbid while his mother attends a group discussion. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Vocational Training Center in Hakama, near Irbid. Syrian refugees and vulnerable locals can attend vocational training such as this sweets-making course. ICMC sponsors the tuition and materials for students. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Vocational Training Center in Hakama, near Irbid. Syrian refugees and vulnerable locals can attend vocational training such as this gypsum board course. ICMC sponsors the tuition and materials for students. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
A Syrian refugee woman takes Arabic literacy classes at one of ICMC Jordan’s Centers.
A refugee child from Syria. His mother started attending the literacy classes offered by ICMC's Protection Center, where she is learning to read and write in Arabic. Meanwhile, he plays with other Syrian and Jordanian children in the Center's Child Friendly Space under the supervision of the ICMC staff. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
While mothers participate in focus group discussions at ICMC’s Protection Center in Mafraq, children can take part in recreational activities. The Space provides boys and girls up to 12 years of age with a safe environment to play, socialize, learn and express themselves, also allowing the parents to take part in the Center’s activities without worrying about finding alternative childcare. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
While mothers participate in focus group discussions, children can take part in recreational activities at the Child Friendly Space in ICMC Protection Center in Mafraq. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Syrian refugees from Daraa during a home visit by ICMC staff, Mafraq, Jordan. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Syrian refugee girl from Daraa during a home visit by ICMC staff, Mafraq, Jordan. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Syrian refugee women take sewing classes as part of ICMC’s vocational training program. ICMC links vulnerable Jordanians and Syrians to income-generating opportunities and supports their enrollment in vocational training courses.
Plumbing courses at the National Vocational Training Center in Mafraq. ICMC links vulnerable Jordanians and Syrians to income-generating opportunities through supporting their enrollment in vocational training courses. Graduates receive a nationally-accredited certification that enables them to find jobs in the local market or start their own business. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
Barber courses at the National Vocational Training Center in Mafraq. ICMC links vulnerable Jordanians and Syrians to income-generating opportunities and supports their enrollment in vocational training courses. Graduates receive a nationally-accredited certification, which enables them to find jobs in the local market or start their own business. ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC
