Recommendations

Syria’s civil war has displaced half its population, with eight million people having fled to other parts of the country and nearly five million refugees abroad. The refugee crisis has largely been what is termed “urban,” with most refugees living among host communities rather than in camps. Jordan, Lebanon, and other host countries have generously opened their borders and offered their increasingly burdened public services to those fleeing Syria. UN agencies and NGOs have provided important support to meet urgent needs with donor funding. Yet, despite dedicated people working around the clock to help, the current refugee response in Jordan