Jordan

Jordan adopted a new law in 2007 to protect the rights of people with disabilities. The existing services are still insufficient, and there is a growing demand. In 2006, Handicap International launched a project to promote the rights of people with disabilities in Irbed and Kerak, in the west of the country. Another project started in 2008 in the town of Dlail to forge partnerships with local associations and to develop adapted public services to improve the participation of people with disabilities in the community.

Key Facts - Jordan

• Population: 6.5 million
• Household Consumption: $3,412 per year
• Life Expectancy: 73 years
• Human Development: ranked 82nd out of 169 countries
_{Source: UNDP HDR 2011}

Our projects

Inclusion in community life Support for local organisations to improve public services and remove barriers to participation in community life for people with disabilities. The aim is to enable people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities to play a more active role in the community, reducing the risk of poverty and marginalisation.