61,713 displaced people and vulnerable people engaged in community-based activities during the first quarter of 2016.

43,185 vulnerable households received multi-purpose cash assistance ($175/ household/month) during the first quarter of 2016.

The Centre for Democracy and Social Peace Studies (CDSPS) in Alexandria conducted an introductory workshop on Non-violent Communication on the 30th of May. 15 Syrian refugees attended the workshop. The introductory workshop introduced the participants to the concepts of non-violent communication which includes peaceful interaction, critical thinking, conflict resolution, negotiation, anger management, social skills, etc.

On 24 May, an empowerment project for Syrian refugee women started at Agamy Community Centre in Alexandria. The project aims at teaching refugee women new sewing skills and techniques enabling them to make products at home (Bags, cushions,…etc). The project is organized by UNHCR, Agora Arts Culture Centre and Caritas.

On 03 May, His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan visited WFP Headquarters. During his visit, His Royal Highness delivered remarks with the diplomatic community on the topic of resilience in the Middle East.

WFP: The Cash & Voucher unit in Amman and Mafraq Sub-Office undertook preparation for the launch of the iris scan payment system in Za’atri camp.

WFP reached a total of 536,347 beneficiaries with e-cards.

WFP: At the Berm, Save the Children International has been entered into partnership as Cooperating Partner (CP) to implement the food assistance distribution at Rukban and Hadalat.

WFP: The Cash and Voucher unit in Amman and Mafraq Sub- Office undertook preparation for the launch of the iris-scan payment system in Za’atri Camp. The iris-scan payment system is currently operating in King Abdullah Park and Azraq camp

WFP: At the north-eastern border (Berm), 33,720 people of concern received a new mixed ration combining canned food, dry rations, fresh fruit and vegetables.