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The ICRC assists Syrians who have sought refuge in Jordan and the communities hosting them.

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ICRC staff in a conversation with a woman in the Al-Zaatari, camp, Jordan.

Our work in Jordan

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been present in Jordan since 1967 as part of its internationally recognized humanitarian mandate. Today, the ICRC focuses on supporting families of missing persons as a result of the conflict in Syria, and their host communities, in collaboration with the Jordan National Red Crescent Society (JNRCS) in certain areas, whilst monitoring the situation of persons deprived of their freedom in different places of detention. Additionally, the ICRC promotes International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) within the Jordanian Armed Forces, Public Security Directorate, Gendarmerie, academic circles, and other stakeholders. It also facilitates humanitarian aid shipments to conflict-affected populations in the region and beyond—including in Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and South Sudan—through its regional Logistics Supply Center in Amman.

The impact of our work in 2024

16,900

people in Sabha area in North Badia have gained access to a more reliable water supply due to the rehabilitation of Sabha Al Balad Pumping Station completed in early January 2024.

176

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) sessions were delivered in Amman, Mafraq, Irbid for 204 members of families of missing persons as a result of the conflict in Syria. 

1,018

people improved their livelihoods by receiving Micro Economic Initiative grants to start income generating activities as part of families of missing persons Accompaniment Programme. 

388

detainees in 9 places of detention received individual follow-up during 22 visits.

942

officers from the Public Security Directorate, including 159 females participated in 58 events or workshops related to law enforcement powers and safeguards.

More than 200

Red Crescent Action Teams (RCAT) volunteers, 5 first aid stations and medical mobile units were deployed at 9 national marathons and tended to 564 medical cases through provision of first aid services.

10,440

order lines of medical supplies, orthopedics, essential relief items, engineering equipment and other services with total value of 24.8 MLN CHF were shipped to mainly Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon from Amman Logistics Support Center. 

200

 law school students took part in IHL dissemination sessions. 

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Community Contact Centre

Telephone

+962 65901999

Opening Hours:

1pm – 4pm
Sunday - Thursday

Address

XV33+JQW, Amman, Jordan

Telephone

+962 6 460 4300
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Our work with the Jordan Red Crescent

In the regional delegation, cooperation work is based above all on providing support to the National Society to develop its capacities. Cooperation is an active part of the humanitarian response before, during and after emergencies or conflicts. Among our most important activities are responding to migration in the region, training first aid teams that work in dangerous areas and delicate situations and strengthening accountability, transparency and financial sustainability mechanisms.

Jordan Red Crescent Website