Jordan: UNRWA Microfinance Department Opens 9th Branch in Russiefa to Further Service for Palestinian Refugees

UNRWA Microfinance Department inaugurated its 9th branch in Russiefa reaffirming its commitment and continuous services to Palestine refugees in Jordan, according to a statement for The Jordan Times. The event was commenced by the opening remarks of Ben Majekodunmi, UNRWA’s chief of staff, followed by encouragement & appreciation speeches by Olaf Becker, director of UNRWA Affairs in Jordan, and Victor Siriany chief of Microfinance Program in Jordan, in the presence of representatives from the Department of Palestinian Affairs, Russiefa Sub governor, government officials, microfinance partners, Marka camp notables and UNRWA staff. 

Strategically located in an easy-to-access area via multiple means of transportation, the branch is also a green branch using energy-saving equipment, and focuses on the use of recyclable materials, to serve the Palestine refugees of Marka camp, (widely known as Hitteen or Schneller Camp) that accumulates around 64,000 refugees, and the local Russiefa community, according to the statement.