Norway grants $5.8 million to UNICEF for children’s access to education

AMMAN — The government of Norway has contributed a grant of $5.8 million to UNICEF in support of vulnerable children’s access to education in Jordan, including Syrian refugee children, a UNICEF statement said.

“We are extremely grateful for the continued support of Norway to ensure children in Jordan get the education they need and deserve,” said UNICEF Jordan Representative Robert Jenkins.

The contribution from Norway, which is part of a regional contribution to Syria’s neighbouring countries, will continue improving children’s access to formal education in refugee camps and host communities, in addition to supporting the network of UNICEF Makani centres where children have access to learning opportunities, including learning support services.

Norway has contributed a total of $22.9 million to UNICEF since 2015, primarily for education programmes, including alternative education pathways and learning support services through the network of Makani centres targeting all vulnerable children in Jordan.