© LWF/Thomas Ekelund
LWF Jordan is assisting over 10,000 of the 70,000 Syrian refugees living in Za’atri and King Abdullah refugee camps. In the framework of the ACT Appeal SYR 121 and several bilateral agreements, approximately 1.8 million EUR has been mobilized to buy more than 300 prefabricated container-type shelters for especially vulnerable refugee families, providing better shelter against the elements than the standard issue tents. The LWF also distributed 2,200 gas heaters and gas cylinders, winter clothing for 10,000 children, shoes, and more than 2,200 tent winterization kits to build entry porches to the tents, to provide additional shelter and warmth for the families. As the influx of Syrian refugees into Jordan is rising dramatically following further deterioration of the security and livelihood situation in Syria, the LWF is stepping up its fundraising and operational efforts. (LWF – Department for World Service)
