Germany donates 10m euros to aid Syrian refugee children in Jordan

By JT - Jul 08,2014 - Last updated at Jul 08,2014

AMMAN — The German ambassador on Tuesday announced a 10 million euro contribution from his country’s government to UNICEF for children affected by the Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan, according to a UNICEF statement.

“We must help children live a normal life to the largest extent possible under current circumstances.

These children are the future of Syria,” the statement quoted German Ambassador to Jordan Ralph Tarraf as saying during a visit to the Zaatari Refugee Camp, where he shared iftar with young Syrians.

Germany’s contribution will be used for education, child protection and youth activities in 2014 and 2015, under the “No Lost Generation” initiative, the statement said.

Rate

Queen, Germany’s First Lady discuss UNICEF services in Jordan

Mar 02,2014

Her Majesty Queen Rania on Sunday met with Germany’s First Lady Daniela Schadt who is visiting Jordan with the purpose of supporting the Kingdom’s efforts in hosting Syrian refugees and checking on the different services they are being offered.

Germany sees Jordan as voice of reason in Middle East — diplomat

Oct 02,2014

Germany and Jordan share a number of common visions on the challenges of today, including regional turmoil, German Ambassador to Jordan Ralph Tarraf said Wednesday.

German ambassador inaugurates library, playroom for Syrian refugees

Apr 22,2015

German Ambassador to Jordan Ralph Tarraf on Tuesday inaugurated a new library and playroom at the CARE Centre in Amman, a facility whose implementation has been supported by the German government.