During the initial phase of Iraqis fleeing their country, most thought they would only have to be away from home for a few months and then things would "settle down" and they could return. However these months have turned into years and still there is no hope in sight that they can return.
Savings dwindled rapidly; properties, cars, businesses and the women's gold jewerly were all sold to pay for their living expenses in Jordan.
Those savings have been depleted now.
Those that came later (and who are still arriving) are coming with practically nothing.
Years of war, unemployment, ransoms paid, and any money coming in spent on supporting extended family rendered many refugees destititue before they even arrive in Jordan. They come with as little as $100 (usually borrowed from family or friends and this must be repaid) and then must wait months before UNHCR determines if they are eligible for a small monthly cash assistance grant.
Now, more and more are being denied this essential aid.
Iraqis, considered "temporary guests" in Jordan cannot legally work there and the penalties, if caught working, can be harsh. If they do not receive the cash assistance grant, they must rely totally on charity - usually from their impoverished neighbors and fellow refugees - for their survival.
Months go by where they cannot pay rent or utilities and the bills pile up; the landlords threaten legal action. The cash assistance grant, for those who receive it, is still insufficient but to pay for the most basic of their needs. Many must make the decision every month whether to pay the rent or the utilities. If a sudden expense comes up - like a medical emergency or even the start of the school year requiring that their children get uniforms and supplies, they are thrown into financial crisis.
This is when Collateral Repair Project steps in to provide Emergency Assistance
During the initial phase of Iraqis fleeing their country, most thought they would only have to be away from home for a few months and then things would "settle down" and they could return. However these months have turned into years and still there is no hope in sight that they can return. Savings dwindled rapidly; properties, cars, businesses and the women's gold jewerly were all sold to pay for their living expenses in Jordan. Those savings have been depleted now.
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