Syrian refugees and Jordanians with disabilities, including children promised prosthetics and wheelchairs, were left on waiting lists after the closure of a U.S.-funded program. Many did not have resources to access assistive technologies without the program's support.

Date: 2/25

Region: Middle East & North Africa

Country: Jordan

Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion

Policy Lens: Moral Leadership

Entry Type: Human Impact

Additional Context: Humanity & Inclusion, or HI, had around 20 U.S.-funded programs terminated worldwide, resulting in a 60% decrease in budget between 2024 and early 2026. Services for persons with disabilities — including landmine and cluster munition victims — have been greatly affected, spanning rehabilitation, prosthetics fitting and delivery, mental health and psychosocial support, and livelihoods assistance. In Jordan, the organization built the capacity of primary health care centers through staffing support, equipment provision and infrastructure. At the community level, HI ran a network of 150 volunteers who identified and assessed the needs of persons with disabilities, and provided assistive devices, such as prosthetics, and financial support to ensure access to rehabilitation services.

Source: Humanity & Inclusion