Stabilizing Neighboring Countries in the Syria Crisis II

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The ongoing civil war in Syria is leading to an increasing influx of refugees into neighboring countries. The regional project supports basic infrastructure projects in the neighboring countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Egypt. The influx is putting a strain on the already scarce resources and social infrastructure, particularly in districts close to the border in the host countries. It can be assumed that the situation will worsen in the coming months due to further influx and that the refugees will not be able to return to Syria for the time being. The aim of the FC measure is to contribute to the stabilization of neighboring countries by quickly improving basic infrastructure, giving refugees access to basic education and sustainable water and sanitation supplies, child welfare measures, basic health care and food security. The implementation is the direct responsibility of UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund). The measures focus on areas with a high refugee presence. The target group includes both Syrian refugees in camps and municipalities as well as the local population in the host municipalities. In Phase 2, amounting to EUR 15 million, the further financing requirements of UNICEF in Lebanon (EUR 8 million) and Iraq (EUR 7 million) in 2014 will be partially financed as a continuation of the German contribution.