For over a decade, Jordan has hosted over 1.3 million Syrian refugees in addition to 2.4 million Palestinian refugees, which places immense pressure on its resources and infrastructure. The  prolonged Syria crisis has resulted in significant socio-economic challenges, including high unemployment and increased poverty for refugees and vulnerable Jordanians. To address these issues, effective coordination  among all stakeholders is crucial. Key challenges include the high number of refugees, the uncertainty surrounding Syria's future, and the need for ongoing  financial support. Additionally, bureaucratic hurdles in the project approval process  and differing priorities among stakeholders further hinder coordination efforts. 

The Jordan INGO Forum (JIF), a network of 54  international NGOs, plays a vital  role  in addressing  these challenges. JIF coordinates efforts, advocates for sustainable solutions, and supports both refugees and vulnerable Jordanians  through various initiatives. Their work is essential in fostering resilience and  promoting  sustainable development amidst the ongoing crisis. 

Direct: International and national humanitarian actors  including  INGO members, donors and the Government of Jordan. The Forum has 54 INGO  members  and  15  organizations  as observers.  

Indirect: vulnerable population living in Jordan targeted by JIF members irrespective of  their nationality and status (Jordanians, refugees of all nationalities, migrants, etc.), and specifically includes individuals with specific vulnerabilities related to gender, age and disability. 

Risultati principali attesi:  

Output  1.1:  INGO coordination strengthened by the Jordan INGO Forum 

Output 1.2: INGOs support strategic discussions, thinking and planning in the humanitarian and development spaces. 

Risultati fasi precedenti:  

Development and endorsement of the 2024-2026  JIF Strategy, which includes a new objective for development coordination,  enhancing  strategic  decision-making  and planning in national and donor-led working groups. 

Renewed support  for localization: JIF renewed its support for and co-leadership of  the Localization Task Team (LTT), actively engaging 23 JIF staff to advance the localization agenda and develop proposed activities and guidelines to enhance local partnerships. 

Advocacy and voice in external formats: JIF actively participated in 68 coordination meetings with government authorities, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders, enhancing partnerships and advocacy efforts. 

Organised 70 regular meeting: JIF exceeded its target by conducting 70 meetings  with members facilitating effective communication,  coordination,  collaboration  and strategic planning