NATO Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) Fax : +32-2-707.2677 eadrcc@hq.nato.int OTAN Centre Euro-Atlantique de coordination des réactions en cas de catastrophe (EADRCC) Télécopie : +32-2-707.2677 eadrcc@hq.nato.int EADRCC Situation Report Nº10 SYRIAN REFUGEES in JORDAN (latest update in BOLD) Message Nº. : Dtg : 14 June 2013, 09:30 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: +32-2-707.2670 Approved by : Head EADRCC Tel: +32-2-707.2673 Reference : OPS(EADRCC)(2012)0157 This report consists of : - 14 - 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 2012 13:08 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. The number of refugees who fled into Jordan since the beginning of the crisis March 2011 reached 540 thousands up to June, 2013, out of which around 136 thousands residing in camps, while the majority are scattered in the Kingdom. Noting that the number of Syrian refugees who were registered with the UNHCR and are awaiting to be registered reached around 491 thousands by end of May 2013. Syrian refugees in Jordan are benefiting from the services provided and subsidized by the Government. This led to an increase in the demand on these services, as well as affects the quality of services. The Government of Jordan provides some commodities and services at a subsidized price, such as bread, household gas, fuel, electricity and water. Due to unsecured situation inside Syria, most of the imports and exports operations have been halted. Furthermore, the transit trade has been completely stopped. -1-
3.2. Water is considered as one of the main challenges that face Jordan. This challenge negatively affects the development process in the Kingdom. Noting that the volume of water consumption has exceeded the renewable freshwater resources by around 20 percent. For the purpose of providing water and water sanitation services, there is a need to rehabilitate water and water sanitation networks. Furthermore, the possibility of contaminating the ground water where the camps are located should be taken seriously into consideration. Increasing the level of pumping water from the Water Authority wells to meet the needs, whereas before the crisis the normal average was 550 m³ per hour, while after the crisis the average increased to 850 m³ per hour. In addition to the need to rehabilitate water and sewage system networks. 3.3. Education. Syrian students are allowed to register in public schools and are exempted from fees and textbooks. The number of Syrian students who are registered for the academic year 2012-2013 reached 40 thousand students. 3.4. Health. According to the Ministry of Health s statistics, the Syrian patients who were treated in the public health centers and public hospitals were around 14,708, as well as around 3,641 cases were admitted to public hospitals. While around 305 cases have been undergone a surgical treatment. In addition to around 27,218 persons were referred to the health care centers. Syrians have access to public health services free of charge. This has caused a shortage in medicines, increase the number of patients, as well as a threat from certain epidemics such as Hepatitis, Scabies, Leishmaniasis, TB, and AIDS. In addition to increasing pressure on the Dialysis Units and the Obstetrics and Gynaecology sections. 3.5. Municipalities. Most Syrian refugees are concentrated in the northern governorates. This increased the pressure on the infrastructure and demand on the services provided by the municipalities. 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. 4.2. To accommodate the expected numbers of incoming Syrians during 2013, 6 new camps with a capacity of 60.000 people have to be established. According to the UNHCR Regional Response Plan to build 6 new camps for 360.000 refugees will cost around US$311.6 million. 4.3. 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. -2-
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 2. 4.5. The list of priority requirements in the Irbid and Mafraq Municipalities are shown in Attachment 3. 5. Assistance provided by Allied and partner nations and international organisations: 5.1. Austria has sent 20 tent heaters, 2000 blankets to Jordan Za`atri camp through EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Additionally assistance with 1.000 kitchen sets and 1.000 Hygiene kits was delivered on 15 October 2012. 5.2. Bahrain sent 500 prefabricated units. 5.3. 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`atri camp. 5.4. Bulgaria made a contribution of 102.250 Euros through UNHCR towards the Syria Regional Response Plan. 5.5. Egypt sent 40 caravans, 200 mattresses, 40 heaters and 200 blankets to Syrian refugees in Jordan. 5.6. France sent medical support deploying a military field hospital in camp area. 5.7. Greece donated 50.000 Euros, in order to contribute to the urgent educational needs of the Syrian refugees in the Za`atri camp. This amount will be given to the UNICEF mission through the Greek Embassy in Amman. 5.8. Japan - JICA sent 50 tents and 3.900 blankets to Jordan Za`atri camp. 5.9. 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. 5.10. 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`atri camp. 5.11. Kazakhstan sent 90 prefabricated units to Jordan Za`atri camp. 5.12. Luxembourg has sent 3 fully equipped ambulances to Jordan Za`atri camp through the European Civil Protection Mechanism. They arrived in Jordan on 5 October 2012 (1) and 12 October 2012 (2) consigned to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization. This assistance was handed over to the Jordan Civil Defence on 14 October 2012. In addition during 2012 Luxembourg made cash contributions of 1.986.623 Euros to Syrian refugees in region through its humanitarian partners (Syria Response Fund, UN, Red Cross, NGOs) and is planning to disburse additional 3.000.000 Euros in 2013-3-
for assistance to vulnerable populations in Syria and in neighbouring countries, including in Jordan. 5.13. The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 1 has made an offer for assistance of 1.000 blankets to Syrian refugees in Jordan 5.14. The Republic of Korea sent 400 caravans for refugees in Za`atri camp. 5.15. Kuwait provided 6 convoys of humanitarian assistance through the Jordanian Red Crescent and 1.000 caravans for refugees in Za`atri camp. 5.16. Morocco delivered 1 military field hospital to Za`atri camp. 5.17. On 3 October 2012 Norway shipped 5.000 blankets to Jordan through EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In Za`atri camp the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has begun construction of porches to complement and augment individual tents. All households in Za`atri 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. 5.18. 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 16 40 age, providing them informal education and workshops. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-financed this project with the amount of 796 048 PLN (app. 199,020 EUROS). In additional Poland has donated 500.000 PLN (app. 125.000 EUROS) to UNCHR. 5.19. Qatar sent blankets, tents, food, winter clothes in Za`atri camp through the Jordanian Red Crescent. 5.20. The Slovak Republic has delivered 100 blankets, 5.000 dining containers, 10.000 plastic spoons, 8.000 plastic plates, 10.000 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`atri camp. 5.21. UK DIFD sent to Jordan an assistance with 3.000 winterization kits, cash assistance to rent purposes for 1.000 families and 400 Clothes for refugee families. 5.22. 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. 5.23. List of financial support donated to Jordan by Nations and International Organizations: Austria Azerbaijan 0,650 USD million 0,050 USD million 1 Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name. -4-
Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria Canada Czech Republic Estonia France Germany Greece Iraq Ireland Italy Japan Korea Kuwait Luxembourg New Zealand Republic of Korea Poland Romania Spain Sweden Switzerland UAE United Kingdom USA US (USAID) European Commission UNICEF 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 30,000 USD million 0,400 USD million 5,000 USD million 1,986,623 Euros 0,250 USD million 0,400 USD million 0,125 EUROS million 0,130 USD million 0,386 USD million 2,688 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. 6.2. 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: + 96 26 4634511 E-mail: saleh.kharabsheh@mop.gov.jo -5-
8. Response co-ordination. 8.1. 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. 8.2. 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. 8.3. The Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: +32-2-707.2670 Fax : +32-2-707.2677 Mobile Phone: +32-475-829.071 e-mail: Eadrcc@hq.nato.int Internet http://www.nato.int/eadrcc/home.htm -6-
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