Jordan Daily- UNICEF and the European Union announced today the signing of two agreements worth €7 Million to improve access to inclusive and quality education, strengthen child protection and psychosocial support services for the most vulnerable children and adolescents in Jordan.
This renewed partnership will also support learning recovery and skills development for children in Jordan, which also includes Syrian refugees, through integrated services delivered via Makani centres, UNICEF said in a statement.
More than 30,000 children will benefit from safe learning environments and essential services that help them stay in education, re-engage in learning, and build skills for their future. Makani centres, operating in refugee camps and marginalized communities in remote areas, provide integrated education support, child protection services, skills development, and psychosocial support, ensuring children and adolescents receive holistic care.
The Ambassador of the European Union to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, said: “This signature underscores the European Union’s unwavering commitment to supporting the most vulnerable children across Jordan. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to invest in the future of Jordan and Syria, and to give the new generation all the support it deserves.”
Marc Rubin, UNICEF Representative to Jordan stated, “This renewed and extended partnership with the European Union allows UNICEF and its national partners to provide critical support for children and adolescents in hardest to reach areas and vulnerable communities in Jordan. Helping them to learn, grow, and access essential services.” He added “This collaboration further strengthens inclusive and protective pathways in line with the Government of Jordan’s commitment to children’s rights.”
Through this agreement, the European Union and UNICEF reaffirm their shared commitment to sustainable, long-term impact for the most in need populations, while advancing the shared goal of quality education and protection for every child in Jordan.