Syria

Syria’s conflict began in March 2011 with public demonstrations of solidarity with the wider “Arab Spring.” It has since developed into a nationwide uprising and civil war. Protesters are demanding an end to 50 years of single-party rule and the resignation of the country’s president. Thousands of refugees have fled the violence, crossing the borders into Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. By June, the number of refugees had reached 180,000, of which about 120,000 are in Jordan. In response, IRD has expanded its outreach services program for Iraqi refugees residing in Jordan to provide quick-impact projects to help affected cities, mainly Ramtha and Mafraq, cope with the large influx of refugees.

Programs

Outreach Services for Syrian & Iraqi Refugees

The goal of IRD’s Outreach for Syrian and Iraqi Refugees (OSIR5) Program, funded by... more

Success Stories

Clothing Distribution to Syrian Refugees During Eid

CAMP ZA’TARI, JORDAN – The opening of the Za’tari refugee camp in Jordan has provid... more

Quick Impact Projects Help Jordan Manage Influx of Syrian Refugees

RAMTHA & MAFRAQ, JORDAN – The Outreach Services for Iraqi Refugees (OSIR) program,... more

Syrian Refugees Receive Winter Clothing, Shoes, Sleeping Bags

The Outreach Services for Syrian Refugees (OSIR) program, currently in its fifth ye... more

Syrian Refugees Support Community Action Committees in Northern Jordan

IRBID & MAFRAQ, JORDAN - The Outreach Services for Iraqi Refugees (OSIR) program, n... more

Vaccination Campaign Helps Prevent Measles

The spread of communicable diseases has become a high risk factor in the... more