Last updated: 08/2/2024

Basic Information

Country
Geographic area
Population group
Children, Persons with disabilities

Programme Details

Programme objectives

To cover basic needs; Legal framework: National Aid Fund Act, Law no. 36 of 1986 

References
Röth, H., Z. Nimeh, and J. Hagen-Zanker. 2017. A mapping of social protection and humanitarian assistance programmes in Jordan. What support are refugees eligible for? London: Overseas Development Institute. Accessed 28 July 2017. <https://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/resource--documents/11280.pdf>. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. n.d. “National Aid Fund.” The official e-government website. Accessed 22 December 2017. <https://jordan.gov.jo/wps/portal/Home/GovernmentEntities/Ministries/Ministry/Ministry%20of%20Social%20Development/National%20Aid%20Fund?nameEntity=National%20Aid%20Fund&entityType=sub>. In Arabic.
Programme components
Monthly assistance basic grant if income falls below poverty line; additional monthly grant given to households living on income that amounts to 23 per cent or more of the poverty line after receiving the basic monthly grant; the additional grant can be more than half the value of the basic grant
References
UNICEF Jordan. 2017. Personal communication.
Start date
1986
Conditionalities (if any)
Immunisation; school attendance; no reports of domestic violence in the last year; no incidence of begging
References
UNICEF Jordan. 2017. Personal communication.
Coverage
108,443 households and 362,890 individuals in 2021
References
National Aid Fund. Annual report 2021. Accessed on 08 February 2024. Available at: <https://naf.gov.jo/EN/List/Annual_reports>. In Arabic.
Programme expenditure
JOD 8,465,944/ month in 2021
References
National Aid Fund. Annual report 2021. Accessed on 08 February 2024. Available at: <https://naf.gov.jo/EN/List/Annual_reports>. In Arabic.

Targeting and eligiblity

Targeting methods
Means Test
Categorical Targeting
Targeted areas
Nationwide
Target groups
Vulnerable groups: 16 categories, including widows, orphans, families of prisoners, families with members with disabilities etc
References
Röth, H., Z. Nimeh, and J. Hagen-Zanker. 2017. A mapping of social protection and humanitarian assistance programmes in Jordan. What support are refugees eligible for? London: Overseas Development Institute. Accessed 28 July 2017. <https://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/resource--documents/11280.pdf>.
Eligibility criteria
Jordanian nationality; income falls under the national absolute poverty line (JOD68/per person); poverty gap greater than JOD50; head of the family is unable to work due to severe disability (proof of medical report issued by the competent medical committee); family does not own property or other assets beyond the permissible limits; breadwinner (father, mother, son) is absent
References
Röth, H., Z. Nimeh, and J. Hagen-Zanker. 2017. A mapping of social protection and humanitarian assistance programmes in Jordan. What support are refugees eligible for? London: Overseas Development Institute. Accessed 28 July 2017. <https://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/resource--documents/11280.pdf>. UNICEF Jordan. 2017. Personal communication.
Eligibility reassessment (if any)
Yearly or for temporary assistance, when the set period is over
References
UNICEF Jordan. 2017. Personal communication.

Coverage and other information

Type of benefits
Cash
References
Röth, H., Z. Nimeh, and J. Hagen-Zanker. 2017. A mapping of social protection and humanitarian assistance programmes in Jordan. What support are refugees eligible for? London: Overseas Development Institute. Accessed 28 July 2017.<https://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/resource--documents/11280.pdf>.
Amount of benefits
JOD45–200 (up to JOD300 with additional grant); amount is determined according to classification of the household and the number of members eligible for assistance
References
UNICEF Jordan. 2017. Personal communication.
Payment/delivery frequency
Monthly; additional payment every three months
References
Röth, H., Z. Nimeh, and J. Hagen-Zanker. 2017. A mapping of social protection and humanitarian assistance programmes in Jordan. What support are refugees eligible for? London: Overseas Development Institute. Accessed 28 July 2017.<https://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/resource--documents/11280.pdf>. UNICEF Jordan. 2017. Personal communication.
Benefit delivery mechanism
Monthly assistance provided through post offices in the areas: 41 branches (centres) at governorate and sub-governorate level and 16 sub-branches (sub-centres) in rural areas and deserts
References
UNICEF Jordan. 2017. Personal communication.
Benefit recipients
Head of the household - if Husband is alive then the husband, if not then the mother/female
References
National Aid Fund. Annual report 2021. Accessed on 08 February 2024. Available at: <https://naf.gov.jo/EN/List/Annual_reports>. In Arabic.
Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and frequency
NAF-UNICEF and EU MADAD Fund aims at strengthening NAF’s monitoring and evaluation systems; MIS: Existent
References
EEA. 2017. “NAF, EU and UNICEF partner to strengthen social protection system for the most vulnerable children.” European External Action Service website. Accessed18 September 2017. <https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/jordan_en/31410/NAF,%20EU%20and%20UNICEF%20partner%20to%20strengthen%20social%20protection%20system%20for%20the%20most%20vulnerable%20children>. UNICEF Jordan. 2017. Personal communication.
Legal Framework
Instructions for the provision of cash assistance for Needy Families No. 6
References
NAF. Instructions for the provision of cash assistance for Needy Families No. 6 (2022) Accessed on 08 February 2024. Available at: <https://naf.gov.jo/EBV4.0/Root_Storage/AR/EB_List_Page/%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9.pdf>.