In Jordan, the situation remains precarious for both Jordanians and Syrian refugees, exacerbated by a struggling economy, regional tensions and climate change. Tougher legislation restricting Syrian refugees’ access to employment is worsening existing inequalities, while developments in the Syrian regime are fuelling uncertainty about their future. Additionally, the Palestinian refugee situation has been exacerbated by the events of 7 October 2023, further complicating the humanitarian landscape. The fall in trade via Aqaba (~45 per cent) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNWRA) crisis are increasing the pressure on resources, reducing economic opportunities and exacerbating food insecurity.

Action Against Hunger has a coordination office in Amman and programmes deployed in Irbid, Al Mafraq, Zarqa, Ajloun and Madaba. Our focus in 2024 was on empowering Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians through an integrated approach. We achieved this by consolidating access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services by improving infrastructure and strengthening community management in Azraq camp and the vulnerable neighbourhoods of Ramtha. We also supported the economic empowerment of vulnerable populations through training, micro-business subsidies and employment support, and improved working conditions for agricultural workers. Finally, the integration of psychosocial support and mental health services helped 4,194 people cope with stress and economic shocks, promoting their long-term resilience.