NON - CLASSIFIED. EADRCC Situation Report Nº13 SYRIAN REFUGEES in JORDAN (latest update in BOLD)

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1 NATO Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) Fax : eadrcc@hq.nato.int OTAN Centre Euro-Atlantique de coordination des réactions en cas de catastrophe (EADRCC) Télécopie : eadrcc@hq.nato.int EADRCC Situation Report Nº13 SYRIAN REFUGEES in JORDAN (latest update in BOLD) Message Nº. : Dtg : 05 December 2013, 09:15 UTC From: : Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre To : Points of Contact for International Disaster Response in NATO and partner Countries Precedence : Priority Originator : Duty Officer Tel: Approved by : Head EADRCC Tel: Reference : OPS(EADRCC)(2012)0157 This report consists of : pages 1. In accordance with the procedures at reference, EADRCC has received on 06 September 2012, a request for assistance from Jordan dated 06 September :08 UTC. The following information was provided. 2. General Situation: Type of the Disaster Date and Time the Disaster occurred Location of the Disaster : Flow of Syrian refugees into Jordan : During the last months : Jordan side of the Syrian border 3. Assessment of the situation: 3.1. According to administration reports of the Government of Jordan (GOJ) the number of refugees who fled into Jordan since the beginning of the crisis March 2011 exceeds people, the majority are scattered in the North of the Kingdom. The Jordanian Ministry of Interior announces, that the highest concentration is in the Governorate of Mafraq ( people), followed by Amman ( people) and Irbid ( people) causing pressure on local services and infrastructure According to UNHCR statistics, Syrian citizens are registered as refugees in Jordan. The current situation in Syria is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, and it is expected that the costs stemming from hosting Syrian refugees in Jordan will continue to rise. The estimated additional cost needed to continue hosting about 600 thousand Syrian refugees is expected to reach 1.68 USD billion, excluding the additional costs for the camps Agricultural livelihoods and food security. The Syrian crisis has disrupted agriculture and food trade, leading to a 25% decline in agricultural exports to Syria -1-

2 and a 30% decline in agricultural imports from Syria, which translated into losses for Jordanian famers and additional costs for traders that had to find alternative trading routes. Further depletion of local aquifers used by rural communities and large-scale irrigated farms could also take place, in particular further to the stoppage of water supplies from Syria and the drilling of boreholes for the Za atari Camp and host communities in the Northern Governorates. Food security of vulnerable households has already been affected and could deteriorate further, as a result of the above, but also due to the pressure placed on food supplies by the Syrian refugee influx. Upward pressure on prices of locallyproduced food supplies, such as chicken and sheep and goat meat, dairy products, eggs, fruits and vegetables, that have shown, unlike imported commodities, lower elasticity to the growing demand, poses a real challenge for the poorest segments of the society Education. The Government of Jordan has granted access to free primary and secondary education to all Syrian refugee children, despite existing pressures on the education system, such as overcrowding in high population density areas and concerns about declining quality Syrian children were enrolled in Jordanian public schools (excluding camps) in October It is estimated that the total caseload of Syrian children eligible for formal education is , while another children require alternative education services such as informal and non-formal education. In response to this increased demand, the Government of Jordan opened an additional 77 double shift schools. The total proportion of students attending double shifted schools has risen from 7.6% in 2009 to 13.4% in While the establishment of second-shift schooling is subsidized by donors, operational costs are borne by the Jordanian Ministry of Education. With donor support, 3 new schools were built and 26 schools provided with prefabs Health. The Syrian refugee influx has overwhelmed the capacity of the sector to deliver quality medical services to all. With the heightened demand for health services, the health sector is facing significant financial pressures and shortages. The Jordanian Ministry of Health has already incurred 53 USD million additional costs, including more than 20 USD million in vaccines in 2013, a twofold increase in the span of one year Municipalities. The Syrian crisis has heightened the pressure on the municipalities to meet increasing demand with the same level of available resources. Tensions between host communities and refugees are palpable in the Northern Governorates, where socio-economic problems created by the Syrian refugee influx are the most acute, exacerbating already existing feelings of marginalization and vulnerabilities among Jordanians. This is threatening the social contract between state and society. Moreover, the increased pressure on public services is also threatening social cohesion as access and quality of the services is being negatively affected as a result of the increased demand. The Syrian refugee influx has translated into an immediate demand for housing estimated at around units, on top of the average annual need of units. This surge has a severe impact on the municipalities where the Syrian refugees first -2-

3 settle. As the crisis becomes more protracted, the impacts are expected to become more structural and they will significantly affect the housing sector of Jordan Water and Sanitation. With the influx of Syrian refugees into Jordan, the gap between available water and demand has widened significantly. 81% of households in rural areas report running out of water once or twice a month. Due to limited storage capacity, many households are increasingly reliant on water bought from private vendors at more expensive rates. More than 62% of the Jordanian population is connected to the sewage network. Coverage is lower in the North (43%). The crisis has induced increased pressure on sewage systems and communal waste facilities in the Northern Governorates. There is an increased usage of septic tanks, and there is a concern that many septic tanks are inadequately constructed and regularly leak and overflow, increasing the risk of wastewater seepages or infiltration from septic tanks to underground water basins. Concerns that the aquifer may become polluted without proper wastewater management practices in areas where there is a concentrated number of refugees, such as in the Za atari Camp, have increased Energy. In 2013 electricity subsidy bill is expected to reach 1.8 USD billion, almost matching Jordan s forecasted 2013 budget deficit of 2.0 USD billion. The Syrian refugee influx has exacerbated levels of residential energy consumption. Although the average per capita energy intensity among Syrians living in cities and towns is 25% less than the general population, the increase of 9.44% in residential energy consumption growth in 2012 compared to 5.9% in 2011 is mainly attributable to Syrian refugees, with an associated subsidy cost of 44.3 JOD million. According to the Jordanian Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC), in 2013 the cost could reach up to 93.6 USD million for electricity and 16.6 USD million for cooking gas. 4. National resources available for disaster response and assistance required: 4.1. As Syrian refugees in urban areas are granted access to public services (including health, education, shelter, water and electricity), the pressure on scarce national resources and subsidized services and items has dramatically increased, and the Jordanian Government and the families hosting vulnerable Syrians are facing numerous challenges as the unrest in Syria continues. Consequently, it is essential to support Jordan s efforts to continue hosting Syrian refugees and providing them with basic services To accommodate the expected numbers of incoming Syrians during 2013, 6 new camps with a capacity of people have to be established. According to the UNHCR Regional Response Plan to build 6 new camps for refugees will cost around US$311.6 million The following requirements for international assistance and a list of Northern Governorates School needs have been identified and are shown in Attachment 1 at the end of this message. -3-

4 4.4. According to administration reports of Jordan Government the required needs for Water Supply, Education, Health, Electricity and New Camp Administration planned for 2013 are mentioned in Attachment The list of priority requirements in the Irbid and Mafraq Municipalities are shown in Attachment Assistance provided by Allied and partner nations and International organisations: 5.1. Algeria sent 10 tons of food (frying oil, tea, light-fat milk, rice, sugar) Austria has sent 20 tent heaters, 2000 blankets to Jordan Za`atari camp through EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Additionally assistance with kitchen sets and Hygiene kits was delivered on 15 October Bahrain sent 500 prefabricated units In the beginning of March 2013 Belgium donated 9,000,000 Euros of humanitarian aid to the Syrian refugees in the region, 1,000,000 Euros of which was sent to Jordan Za`atari camp Bulgaria made a contribution of Euros through UNHCR towards the Syria Regional Response Plan Croatia has offered 17,500 Euros of the humanitarian aid in form of purchasing vaccines to refugees in Za`atari Camp Egypt sent 40 caravans, 200 mattresses, 40 heaters and 200 blankets to Syrian refugees in Jordan France sent medical support deploying a military field hospital in camp area The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 1 has made an offer for assistance of blankets to Syrian refugees in Jordan Greece donated Euros, in order to contribute to the urgent educational needs of the Syrian refugees in the Za`atari camp. This amount will be given to the UNICEF mission through the Greek Embassy in Amman Ireland donated 2,450,000 Euros to humanitarian organisations and countries in the region, of which 1,150,000 Euros were donated directly to Jordan. Additionally in February 2013 Ireland donated 4,700,000 Euros to humanitarian organisations and countries in the region, of which 1,000,000 Euros were donated directly to Jordan through UNHCR Italy sent assistance with 8 electricity generators, 2000 blankets, 100 tents, 1 field hospital, 2 medical kits, 4 caravans (management, bath and showers, medical and para medical staff accommodation) and other accessories for the use of Jordanian / Italian Hospital in Za`atari camp Japan - JICA sent 50 tents and blankets to Jordan Za`atari camp. 1 Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name. -4-

5 5.14. Kazakhstan sent 90 prefabricated units to Jordan Za`atari camp Kuwait provided 6 convoys of humanitarian assistance through the Jordanian Red Crescent and caravans for refugees in Za`atari camp Luxembourg has sent 5 fully equipped ambulances to Jordan through the European Civil Protection Mechanism, 3 in October 2012 for the Za`atari camp consigned to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization and 2 in September 2013 for the Zarqa camp consigned to the Jordan Health Aid Society. In 2012 and 2013, Luxembourg made cash contributions of 7,6 million Euros (UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, Syria Response Fund, ICRC, IFRC, NGOs) for assistance to vulnerable populations in Syria and in neighbouring countries, including in Jordan Morocco delivered 1 military field hospital to Za`atari camp The Republic of Korea sent 400 caravans for refugees in Za`atari camp Russia sent three transportable power station (120 KW), 4500 blankets, 1500 sets of aluminum tableware, 120 field folding furniture sets, 750 boxes of baby food, 1200 boxes of Tinned fish food, 3000 boxes of tinned beef food, 15 tons of sugar and 5 tons of rice On 3 October 2012 Norway shipped blankets to Jordan through EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In Za`atari camp the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has begun construction of porches to complement and augment individual tents. All households in Za`atari camp will receive a gas heater stored on the porch, in order to limit fire hazards. Winterization kits to be distributed include quilts, thermal blankets and winter clothing Caritas Poland and Caritas Jordan from 01 of July to 31 of December 2012 are implementing a project: Promotion of education and social integration of Syrian Refugee s children in Jordan. The project is implemented in 2 cities: Zarqa and Marfaq and the main goal is to increase school adaptation and social integration of Syrian Refugee s children in Jordan and improving professional qualifications necessary in adult life. The project aims at 200 children at age of 6 15 and 150 children of age, providing them informal education and workshops. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-financed this project with the amount of PLN (app. 199,020 EUROS). In additional Poland has donated PLN (app EUROS) to UNCHR Qatar sent blankets, tents, food, winter clothes in Za`atari camp through the Jordanian Red Crescent The Slovak Republic has delivered 100 blankets, dining containers, plastic spoons, plastic plates, plastic cups, 19 latrines, 1 washroom, 8 showers, 52 thermos food or drink containers (25 and 12 litters) and 144 thermos (5 litters) to Jordan Za`atari camp UK DIFD sent to Jordan an assistance with winterization kits, cash assistance to rent purposes for families and 400 clothes for refugee families. -5-

6 5.25. United Arab Emirates has sent 1 medical field hospital with the Royal medical services and 100 prefabricated houses. Additionally UAE sponsored 7 USD million to the financing the establishment cost of Muraijeeb Al Fhood Camp List of financial support donated to Jordan by Nations and International Organizations: Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria Canada Czech Republic Estonia France Germany Greece Iraq Ireland Italy Japan Kuwait Luxembourg New Zealand Republic of Korea Poland Romania Spain Sweden Switzerland UAE United Kingdom USA US (USAID) European Commission UNICEF 0,650 USD million 0,050 USD million 2,000 USD million 1,000 EUROS million 0,102.5 EUROS million 13,230 USD million 0,150 USD million 0,064 USD million 1,470 USD million 46,644 USD million 0,050 EUROS million 10,000 EUROS million 7,150 EUROS million 0,900 USD million 30,450 USD million 53,000 USD million 3,474 EUROS million 0,250 USD million 1,000 USD million 0,157 EUROS million 0,130 USD million 0,386 USD million 2,700 USD million 0,275 USD million 7,000 USD million 22,400 USD million 24,800 USD million 2,500 USD million 34,830 USD million 1,900 USD million 6. Points of Entry / Delivery: 6.1. Queen Alia International Airport, for commercial cargo Marka Airport, for Charter flights. 7. The Operational Point of Contact in Jordan is as follows: Name : Saleh KHARABSHEH Organization: Ministry of Planning of Jordan Phone: saleh.kharabsheh@mop.gov.jo -6-

7 8. Response co-ordination UN OCHA and the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator remain in the lead of the overall coordination of the response to the Syria crisis. For the coordination of the response to refugees, UNHCR has appointed a Regional Refugee Coordinator With a view to providing a coordinated response to the stricken nation s requirements, nations in a position to meet these demands, in full or in part, are invited to coordinate closely with UN OCHA and UNHCR and to reply to the Ministry of Planning of Jordan with an information copy to EADRCC, by any of the communication means listed above and below The Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: Fax : Mobile Phone: Eadrcc@hq.nato.int Internet -7-

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