Jordan Daily – Oxfam – Jordan has expressed deep concern following the recent announcement by the World Food Program (WFP) to reduce monthly assistance for 465,000 refugees in the Kingdom.
In a statement , the humanitarian organization warns that vulnerable refugees, especially Syrians, are already grappling with multiple challenges to meet their basic needs, emphasizing the urgent need for continued support and aid.
Dmitry Medlev, Oxfam’s country director in Jordan, stressed that vital aid to refugees should never be subject to fluctuations or negotiations. The current situation for refugees remains critical, with recent vulnerability assessments highlighting the dire need for life-saving assistance among the vast majority of Syrian refugees in Jordan.
UNHCR’s recent polls have revealed alarming statistics, indicating that 90 percent of refugee households are burdened with debt, and 77 percent of Syrian refugees report a worsening financial situation. Shockingly, a recent UNHCR study found that 66 percent of refugees are living below the poverty line, surviving on just $5.5 per person per day. The gravity of these figures underscores the immediate requirement for alternative solutions and increased support.
Oxfam in Jordan has joined the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ call to reverse the aid cuts, emphasizing that ensuring the wellbeing of refugees is a global responsibility.
The inability to aid refugees in Jordan not only exacerbates the challenges faced by both host and refugee communities but also impedes their ability to meet basic needs, such as food and shelter. Immediate action is needed to address these pressing issues and provide the necessary support and care for these vulnerable populations.
As the situation for refugees in Jordan worsens, Oxfam urges all stakeholders to unite and act swiftly to secure the livelihoods of those most in need, calling for sustained efforts to alleviate the hardships faced by refugees, safeguarding their dignity and basic human rights in these challenging times.
