In a step to enhance health and protection services for refugees and vulnerable host communities in Jordan, Generations For Peace (GFP) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have announced a strategic collaboration. This initiative, titled "Provision of Sustainable Health and Protection Services to Refugees and Vulnerable Host Communities in Jordan," will be executed in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth (MoY) and the Ministry of Education (MoE). Spanning a two-year program, GFP will engage in comprehensive training, awareness-building activities, and outreach sessions aimed at MoY staff, MoE teachers, youth volunteers, adolescents, and mothers. These will be hosted at youth centers and schools across Ajloun and Al Ghour. Blending GFP's signature Sport and Arts For Peace curriculum with IRC's specialized Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) strategies, the partnership targets 2,040 Syrian and Jordanian beneficiaries. The primary focus is women and girls within host communities, with the objective of amplifying their safety, protection, and access to supportive resources. Dr. Mohanned Arabiat, GFP President, welcomed the partnership, stating: "We are honored to expand our partnerships with stakeholders committed to sustainable health and protection. Together with IRC, we are resolute in enhancing social cohesion and protection for Syrian refugees and host communities, with a specific emphasis on women and girls. We eagerly anticipate the positive ramifications of this program, marking the inaugural phase of what we envision as a fruitful and enduring collaboration." Echoing this sentiment, IRC Country Director, Nivedita Monga, added, "We are delighted to partner with GFP to secure life-saving and transformative interventions for those most in need. The IRC aligns closely with government policies and priorities, and this alliance amplifies the commendable efforts of our partners and allies, including GFP, MoE, and MoY." The multifaceted program, steered by the IRC with collaboration from diverse partners, assembles integrated health services to ameliorate community access to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and secondary obstetric health care. It also aims to ensure the safety and support of women and girls. In total, these activities are projected to reach 33,994 direct beneficiaries, encompassing women, girls, men, and other individuals at risk of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), along with survivors of GBV. The partnership between GFP and IRC signals a significant move in the humanitarian space and aligns with broader global efforts to confront challenges facing vulnerable populations. Its success could present a model for future collaborations in regions grappling with similar issues.
Source: Jordan News Agency