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Joint Assessment Mission (JAM)

Status: Published 1 March 2013 - 1 May 2013
Not funded
Methodology: Data collection started, widgets.needs_assessment.status.5
Methodology description: Joint Assessment UN/NGO/GoJ, Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews both in urban settings as in the camps and sites throughout the country
Sampling: Random
Sampling size: 1 FGD for every 3,000 registered refugees with a minimum of 1 per Governorate. 73 FGD and 32 KII throughout the country. in urban areas: 59 FGD and 24 KII; in camps and sites: 14 FGD and 8 KII
Target population: Population in Camp, Urban / Rural Population

Joint Assessment Mission (JAM)

Status: Published 1 March 2013 - 1 May 2013
Not funded
Methodology: Focus Group Discussion, Individual key informant interviews
Methodology description: Joint Assessment UN/NGO/GoJ, Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews both in urban settings as in the camps and sites throughout the country
Sampling: Random
Sampling size: 1 FGD for every 3,000 registered refugees with a minimum of 1 per Governorate. 73 FGD and 32 KII throughout the country. in urban areas: 59 FGD and 24 KII; in camps and sites: 14 FGD and 8 KII
Target population: Population in Camp, Urban / Rural Population
The purpose of JAM is to understand the situation, needs, risks, capacities and vulnerabilities of the refugees with regard to their food security and nutrition, provide recommendations for specific objectives in addition to providing input for a strategic plan for food security and nutrition for the next 6-12 months.
Needs
1. Expedite UNHCR registration and renewals 2. Expand UNHCR cash assistance coverage 3. Rent assistance 4. Increased medical assistance capacity and coverage 5. Infant formulas and specialized baby foods 6. Hygiene and other NFIs 7. Livelihood and income generating activities
Main Findings
GAM of 5.1% in Za'atri, GAM of 5.8% among non-camp refugees, ASC card required to access services, routine vaccination Za'atri, chronic diseases among 33% of families surveyed, More arrivals could strain services and resources leading to deterioration of refugees' nutritional status long-term, poor breastfeeding and bottle feeding practices among syrian women, milk formulas significan financial burden - dilution affects nutrition, can also lead to increase in infant and young child ilness, 50% urban refugees have poor sanitation facilities, poor hygiene and gaps in key moments of handwashing, dependance on food distribution in camps, without specialized foods for young children affect their development, lack of essential vitamins and proteins, capacity health facilities to deal with influx, high fees associated with more advanced or chronic treatment, gap in service provision for persons with disability, gap in female doctors, group who are unregistered or awaiting ASC renewal are extremely vulnerable, low immunization linked to no awareness rather than lack of services, lack of info on free vaccines for children, healthcare and legal protection, lack of info on how to access mental health and disability services, infant and young child feeding habits still a concern, water in Ma'an municipality is undrikable

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Sectors

  •  Food Security

Locations

  • Jordan
  • Zarqa Governorate
  • Irbid Governorate
  • Amman Governorate
  • Maan Governorate
  • Mafraq Governorate
  • Mafraq
  • Balqa Governorate
  • Karak Govenorate
  • Jarash Governorate
  • Madaba Governorate
  • Ajlun Governorate
  • Aqaba Governorate
  • Tafilah Govenorate
  • Syrian Arab Republic