- UNHCR: Australia Grants Jordan $11.8 Million To Support Syrian Refugees

- Agencies (IRW) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR said on Tuesday that Australia granted Jordan donation of $11.8 million over 3 years (2017-2019).

The statement said that the donation will reinforce a range of the services provided to Syrians in Jordan.

The statement added that the support will ensure the provision of life-saving assistance, including cash assistance and health care for the most vulnerable, as part of UNHCR’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the well-being of Syrian refugees in the country.

This contribution was announced by Australia’s Ambassador to Jordan, Miles Armitage during a visit by the Assistant Secretary of the Middle East Branch at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Lloyd Brodrick.

UNHCR Deputy Representative in Jordan, Agostino Mulas, thanked the Government of Australia for its support at a time when funding levels are dangerously mismatched with refugees’ needs.

"UNHCR is grateful for this generous contribution from the Australian Government which will provide continuity to the crucial assistance available for Syrian refugees in Jordan. The needs of this highly vulnerable population are increasing as time in exile grows. Assistance remains key to avert refugees from adopting negative solutions", he said.

Source: Jordan News Agency