Amin Awad, UNHCR Director for the Middle East and North Africa Bureau, and Regional Refugee Coordinator for the for the Syria and Iraq situations, and Mr. Misfer bin Hamad Al Shahwani, Deputy Director General for Projects for Qatar Fund for Development during the signing ceremony. ©UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed today an agreement worth US$3 million, in support of the Syrian refugees in Jordan.
The agreement was signed by Amin Awad, UNHCR Director for the Middle East and North Africa Bureau, and Regional Refugee Coordinator for the for the Syria and Iraq situations, and Mr. Misfer bin Hamad Al Shahwani, Deputy Director General for Projects for Qatar Fund for Development, in support of UNHCR’s healthcare activities of Syrian refugees in Jordan for seven months.
This contribution aims to support UNHCR’s efforts in providing comprehensive healthcare services for an estimated 35,000 vulnerable Syrian refugees in Jordan, living in camps or urban settings. These services include mental health, dentistry, nutrition, and referrals for further care.
“Today’s agreement focuses on alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees in the sector of healthcare, in particular those who suffer from chronic medical conditions, the disabled and the elderly.” said Amin Awad commenting on the importance of this agreement. “We appreciate the efforts of QFFD and their commitment to saving lives and supporting those who struggle to find treatment, given their limited financial resources.” he added.
Mr. Al-Shahwani said: “This agreement complements the continuous solidarity of the State of Qatar with the Syrian people and those affected by the Syrian conflict. It also supports the efforts of the Jordanian government to support Syrians and to achieve SDG 3. The third objective of the Fund is to ensure that everyone enjoys a healthy and prosperous lifestyle at all ages.” He added: “These clinics are equipped with basic services to ensure access to health care for Syrian refugees and to provide treatment for acute and chronic diseases, as the Syrian people are in dire need for access to treatment to ensure a decent life.”
During the past years, QFFD has supported UNHCR’s programmes in support of refugees and internally displaced persons. QFFD’s contributions to UNHCR’s programmes have reached a total of up to US$18 million supporting some 560,000 refugees and internally displaced persons in Iraq, Bangladesh and Yemen.
About Qatar Fund for Development
Qatar Fund For Development is a public entity which is mandated to coordinate and implement foreign aid projects on behalf of the State of Qatar. QFFD has provided foreign assistance to several countries worldwide targeting a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, and economic development.
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