A new intervention in Jordan to address the health and protection needs of Syrian refugee adults and children with disabilities and residents of Jordanian host communities in the governorates of Amman, Zarqa and Irbid through rehabilitation, mental health care and child protection interventions has started. The project, co-funded by UNOCHA - Jordan Humanitarian Fund (JHF) and Eight Per Thousand funds from the Waldensian Church, started in August 2019 and will run until 2021.
The objective of the intervention is to improve the quality of life of Syrian refugee and host community members with disabilities, injuries, impairments and mental health disorders by addressing their most urgent health and protection needs, with a focus on children with disabilities. The intervention aims to reach 1400 Syrian refugee women, girls, men and boys and members of the host community. A mobile unit composed of specialised staff (physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker and Referral Officer) will carry out an initial assessment in a series of home visits in the areas of Amman, Zarqa and Irbid. The team will provide appropriate comprehensive rehabilitation services for adults and children with disabilities.
In addition, as usual, mobility aids and prostheses for women, girls, men and children will be provided and distributed, and specialised sessions will ensure complete rehabilitation for 80 children and adolescents with disabilities with the innovative technique of play therapy, conducted through the installation of a virtual and sensory reality room at the local partner Be Positive's rehabilitation centre. A sign language instructor will also hold skills development sessions for 24 children with hearing disabilities.
