CARE Jordan: Material assistance and emergency cash assistance evaluation

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The primary objective of CARE Jordan's 2010/11 Refugee Program was to ensure that displaced Iraqi families in Jordan were assisted and provided with a dignified life until they have access to durable solutions. This was broken down do the specific objectives that vulnerable Iraqi families in Jordan better cope with their situation of displacement and live in improved conditions through (1) non food items and cash assistance (2) access to psycho-social support and (3) training and group activities to foster confidence and self esteem. This evaluation study found that CARE has responded to the needs of vulnerable Iraqis with relevant and efficient interventions. The main finding of this evaluation is that beneficiaries perceived considerable short term benefits from the provision of Material Assistance and Cash Assistance and that this to some degree contributed to an increased sense of wellbeing. 88% of responded stated that Material Assistance had contributed to the long term stability and well being of their families. 75% of beneficiaries either stated or demonstrated in house visits that their living conditions had been improved. 92% stated CARE's cash and material assistance has helped them to support themselves or their families in the short term. 31 % of beneficiaries of Material Assistance were from Female Headed Households. 85 % of beneficiaries of Emergency Cash stated that the cash assistance received had helped them to solve an immediate problem. 90% of Elderly beneficiaries in particular stated that Material Assistance had significantly improved their living circumstances and many mentioned that the additional service of arrange transportation and deliver of items had made a significant difference to them.

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