AMMAN — The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended food assistance for 135,000 Syrian refugees living in host communities across Jordan due to a severe funding shortfall, according to a report reviewed by Al Mamlaka TV.

 

The agency said it will continue providing support to refugees residing in camps, maintaining assistance at the current reduced level of JD15 per person.

 

During April 2026, the WFP provided assistance to approximately 585,000 beneficiaries in Jordan, distributing nearly $2 million in cash transfers. However, the agency said it requires $20 million to sustain its operations in the Kingdom over the next six months.

 

The report also highlighted progress in livelihood and resilience programmes. WFP completed the first phase of a camp-based initiative aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for young refugees through practical skills training. The programme benefited 230 refugees, including 160 youths in Zaatari camp and 70 in Azraq camp. Around 83,000 Syrian refugees currently live in the two camps.

 

The report noted that approximately 192,000 Syrian refugees returned from Jordan to Syria between December 2024 and the end of April 2026.

 

Meanwhile, WFP's school feeding programme reached more than half a million students during April. Of those, around 106,000 students received nutritious meals in schools located in camps and host communities, while another 400,000 students were provided with fortified date bars. In total, 480 tonnes of food were distributed through the programme.

 

In the agricultural sector, WFP supported the launch of 11 new smallholder farming projects in cooperation with the Agricultural Credit Corporation. The projects focus on climate-smart farming practices and strengthening resilient agrifood systems.