AMMAN — The
World Food Program (WFP) reported that it is facing a critical financial crisis, leading to the reduction of monthly food assistance for 465,000 refugees in the Kingdom. This unprecedented situation has prompted a shift in priorities, with the most vulnerable families receiving aid gradually starting from August.
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Approximately 50,000 individuals will be
excluded from the monthly assistance to ensure resources are allocated to those in dire need.
In response to this decision, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi called upon WFP to reconsider its support suspension for
Syrian refugees, Khaberni reported.
Safadi emphasized that providing a decent quality of life for refugees is a shared global responsibility, extending beyond the obligations of the host country.
Exhausting all available options
This move comes after exhausting all available options, including a prior reduction of cash assistance by one-third for beneficiaries outside
the camps earlier this month.
The impact of these adjustments is concerning, as refugee families, particularly vulnerable groups such as children, women, and individuals with disabilities, may face heightened food insecurity.
Despite these efforts, WFP still grapples with a significant funding shortfall of $41 million until the end of 2023. Without securing the necessary resources, further reductions in aid will be inevitable.
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