UNICEF and FCDO sign £1.5 million agreement to sustain lifesaving water and sanitation services for Syrian refugees in Jordan

UNICEF and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have signed a new £1.5 million agreement to support the continued provision of lifesaving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for more than 100,000 Syrian refugees residing in Za’atari and Azraq refugee camps.

UNICEF Representative to Jordan, Philippe Duamelle declared, “Thanks to this generous contribution from the Government of the United Kingdom, we will be able to continue providing clean water and sanitation services to thousands of Syrian families. These services are critical to the health, wellbeing, and dignity of Syrian children and their families in refugee camps. We are grateful for FCDO for our continued partnership in Jordan over the past years.”

H.E. Philip Hall, British Ambassador to Jordan declared, “People need water, and this partnership underscores the UK’s commitment to helping refugees in Jordan live decent lives.”

This contribution will allow us to continue the operation and maintenance of centralized water supply and wastewater systems in both camps from July 2025 through March 2026. It comes at a critical time, as the humanitarian response in Jordan faces significant funding shortfalls despite persistent needs.