With support from Japan, UNHCR sustains critical assistance for refugees in Jordan

Amman, Jordan – 07-July-2026 – The Government of Japan has reaffirmed its continued support to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Jordan, helping sustain critical protection, health, and basic needs assistance for refugees amid growing humanitarian needs and declining international support.

Through a generous contribution of $6,000,000, UNHCR will support around 330,800 refugees across Jordan, helping families access essential services, reliable information, and assistance to meet their most urgent needs with dignity.

“Many refugees remain in Jordan and continue to need support to meet their basic needs, cover rent and bills, access healthcare, and receive reliable information that helps them make informed decisions about their future, including decisions related to return. Japan’s contribution comes at a critical juncture, helping ensure that refugees in Jordan can continue to live in dignity, access essential services, and make informed, voluntary decisions about their future,” said Maria Stavropoulou, UNHCR Representative to Jordan.

With Japan’s support, UNHCR will provide community-based protection services through community centers in the camps, helpdesks, counselling and outreach. These services help refugees, including women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities, access reliable information, participate in decisions affecting their lives, and contribute to social cohesion. The funding also helps sustain access to essential healthcare for refugees in camps and urban areas, while supporting basic needs assistance through cash-based interventions for some of the most vulnerable refugee families in Jordan.

Reiterating Japan’s commitment to supporting Jordan’s efforts in hosting refugees, H.E. ASARI Hideki, the Ambassador of Japan to Jordan, said: ”In partnership with UNHCR, Japan continues to support upholding the dignity and safety of refugees through the delivery of community-based interventions, strengthened access to critical health services, while helping them to meet their basic needs; thus, contributing to maintaining Jordan’s stability and resilience”.

Jordan continues to host around 400,000 refugees, including around 380,000 Syrian refugees. While voluntary returns have increased many refugees remain in Jordan due to ongoing concerns related to safety, housing, access to services, and economic conditions inside Syria. For many refugees, assistance remains the lifeline that helps them meet their basic needs, access healthcare, and reduces the risk of having to make difficult choices which may put them at further risk, such as for example taking on increasing debts, or pulling children out of school.

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