OpenAID - AICS - XM-DAC-6-4-012970-01-0

LOD data

PASS: Peace, Community Assistance, Economic Development and Social Solidarity

Jordan

Status

Implementation

Aid type

Project-type interventions

Jordan

Location

€ 1,089,013
Committed

€ 653,408
Used

Description

Aiming to strengthen the social, economic and political inclusion of local communities in Amman, Balqa and Madaba, this initiative targets the sizeable Iraqi minority settled in the three governorates. The integrated approach aims to ensure social protection, economic inclusion, basic social and health services, access to justice, and promote peaceful coexistence and non-discrimination among the different components of the target communities. The proposed services are aimed at Iraqi Christian refugees, who live in extremely vulnerable conditions due to their inability to obtain work permits and legally carry out work activities, with various negative consequences on their ability to access basic services such as health care and legal aid; but also of the Jordanian host communities, with the aim of promoting dialogue and peaceful coexistence, creating a more inclusive society for all. The project has two main outcomes aimed at creating the conditions for effective economic and social inclusion of the Iraqi minority in the intervention areas. Specifically, Result 1 aims to improve opportunities for Iraqi Christians to access employment in Jordan and possible third countries of relocation through the strengthening of their professional skills, as well as to socially empowering beneficiaries by reducing tensions and promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive development in the communities where they live. This will be achieved through (i) an internationally accredited vocational training program aimed at equipping Iraqi refugees with soft and technical skills in various job sectors through training workshops and paid internships, contributing to their present and future economic stability; (ii) community-based social and cultural activities involving Christian Iraqis, Jordanians, and people of other nationalities, aimed at encouraging the integration of the minority into the local society, along with interfaith dialogue activities to foster peaceful coexistence among its different components. Result 2 aims to improve beneficiaries' access to basic services (physical and mental health and legal support), thus ensuring their social protection and fundamental rights. For this outcome, the following will be provided to beneficiaries: (i) quality health services, including primary and emergency health services, as well as communitybased awareness-raising interventions on the risks of NCDs; (ii) psychosocial counseling services focused on strengthening coping mechanisms and raising awareness on psychological well-being; and (iii) comprehensive legal support that will include orientation sessions on identified needs, emergency legal assistance, and individual follow-up, in order to improve beneficiaries' access to legal services and provide counseling on crucial issues such as employment and immigration. These activities will be carried out in close collaboration with ARCS's local partners: Caritas Jordan, which has a long track record of implementing health and psychosocial assistance projects due to its dense network of centers in the country, strong relationships at the institutional level, and indepth knowledge of the Christian minorities living in Jordan; and JCLA, a non-profit law organization that through 21 offices in all 12 governorates provides legal assistance to more than 350 beneficiaries each month. read more close

Year	Committed	Used
2024	€ 1,089,013	€ 653,408

Agency

Type	Name	Channel code
Government	AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development	11000

Channel reported

Type	Name	Channel code
National NGO	ARCS - ARCI CULTURE SOLIDALI ONLUS	22000

Project data

IATI IdentifierXM-DAC-6-4-012970-01-0
CRS Activity identifier2024040160
AID012970/01/0
Planned start 2024/02/01
Planned End 2026/01/31
Actual start 2024/04/18
Actual end -
Bi/Multilateral Bilateral
Status Implementation
Tied status Untied

Sectors

Policy markers

Gender Equality significant objective
Disaster Risk Reduction(DRR) not targeted
Disability significant objective
Nutrition not targeted
Aid to Environment not targeted
Participatory Development/Good Governance principal objective
Trade Development not targeted
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity not targeted
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation not targeted
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation not targeted
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification not targeted
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) significant objective

SDGs

10.1 - By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average
10.2 - By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
10.7 - Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies
11.1 - By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums
16.1 - Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
16.3 - Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
16.7 - Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all
4.4 - By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship