Improve the quality of life of refugees and vulnerable jordanians with hearing, visual, and intellectual impairments and disabilities

The Department of State Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration awarded a $1.71 million Cooperative Agreement to International Orthodox Christian Charities Inc. under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East (CFDA 19.519) to improve the quality of life of refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with disabilities from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023. Funded activities will provide health services for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with hearing, visual, and intellectual impairments and disabilities to assist these populations in Jordan, as the program aims to provide protection and assistance to Syrian and Iraqi refugees, conflict victims, and internally displaced persons in neighboring countries. A $1.71 million sub-award was also provided to the Institute For Family Health to deliver health services for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with disabilities.