Jordan — humanitarian situation

Jordan continues to host over 393,000 refugees registered with UNHCR as of June 2026, with numbers gradually declining due to voluntary returns to Syria UNHCR. Since December 2024, approximately 210,308 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria from Jordan WFP, reflecting significant demographic shifts following the Syrian political transition. The Kingdom maintains its decade-long policy of allowing refugees access to public education, health, and other services, while UNHCR coordinates protection activities including registration, legal documentation, and legal assistance UNHCR. Humanitarian assistance for refugees has contracted substantially due to funding constraints. WFP provided food assistance to only 81,000 refugees in camps during July 2026, down from previous coverage levels, at reduced cash transfer values of USD 1.7 million WFP. The agency requires USD 28.6 million for the next six months through January 2027 to maintain even this reduced operational capacity WFP. Funding cuts have limited humanitarian assistance to vulnerable refugees throughout 2026, constraining support at a time when needs persist FAO. Canada announced nearly USD 80 million in international assistance for Lebanon and Jordan in August 2026 to address urgent humanitarian needs and support refugees (Government of Canada). Health sector support continues through targeted interventions. The SHARP project, supported by Qatar Fund for Development, QRCS, and UNHCR, concluded operations ensuring Syrian refugees in Zaatari and Azraq camps have access to specialized, emergency, and life-saving health care services (Qatar Red Crescent). Qatar Charity supports rehabilitation and prosthetic limb fitting for Palestinian children from Gaza who have undergone amputations, with services currently being implemented in Jordan (Qatar Charity). WFP completed a second training cohort in Zaatari and Azraq camps under its livelihoods portfolio, building self-reliance for 213 participants WFP. Domestically, favorable weather conditions supported near-average cereal production in 2026, with harvesting of winter wheat and barley completed by end of July following abundant rainfall FAO.