UNOPS supports rehabilitation of Al-Amal Social Care Centre for multiple disabilities in Jordan

The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD), the European Union (EU) and UNOPS marked the opening of Al-Amal Care Centre for Multiple Disabilities.

The center was rehabilitated under the “Modernization of the Social Protection Physical Environment” project, which is funded by the EU and implemented by UNOPS, in partnership with MoSD. The project aims at stabilizing Jordan’s macro-economic situation and enhancing Jordan’s social and economic development in line with Jordan Vision 2025, in addition to enhancing Jordan's resilience to deal with the impact of the Syrian crisis and regional instability.

The project will contribute to support social sector reforms and the development of an equitable and inclusive society in Jordan through the improvement and modernization of the quality and performance of the social protection system. So far, 42 centres were rehabilitated in the north, center, and south of Jordan and by the year 2022, up to 100 social care centres more will be rehabilitated to ensure the centers’ accessibility, energy and water efficiency.

Ayman Al-Mufleh, the Minister of Social Development said: “The rehabilitation of the Al-Amal Center for Multiple Disabilities is part of the project to promote social integration, which will work on the rehabilitation and maintenance of 100 social care centers affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development to improve safety and protection and facilitate access for people with disabilities. Noting that the total cost of the entire modernization of the rehabilitation and maintenance project for the centers amounts to $ 5 million".

Maria Hadjitheodosiou, Ambassador of European Union to Jordan stated: “The rehabilitation of the Al Amal Centre for Multiple Disabilities, which we are marking today, is another example of the close cooperation and partnership of the European Union with the Ministry of Social Development in the efforts to ensure the full and equal participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life in Jordan.  It is also a signal of our continuous commitment to ensure human dignity to the most vulnerable groups in society”. 

“The education and accommodation services provided by the Al-Amal Care Centre for Multiple Disabilities represent an opportunity for children with disabilities to attain essential skills and enable them to have a better life”, said Bana Kaloti, UNOPS Regional Director for the Middle East.

In 2021, UNOPS will commence the activities for the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation based Management Information System, which will strengthen the Ministry’s capabilities to monitor the services extended to the beneficiaries and enhance the management of the service quality.