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Foreign Aid Report 2022

Aid Allocation Overview

In 2022, the Safety Center for Women and Children Notably, AMMAN channels its efforts towards the
(AMMAN), standing as an important pillar in the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 5,
UAE’s international aid architecture, reiterated its advocating for gender equality and the empowerment
commitment to providing protection, care, and support of all women and girls.
to victims of violence and abuse. This Center, with
AED 3.4 million (USD 0.9 million) in foreign aid funding With a total of AED 41.1 million (USD 11.2 million)
in 2022, and founded with a compassionate mission, in grant funding over four of the last five years, from
has remained steadfast in ensuring that individuals, 2018-2022, AMMAN continues to be a beacon of hope
especially women and children, have a haven away and support for countless individuals seeking refuge
from harm. and healing.

Allocation Insights

01 Human Rights

In 2022, the Safety Center for Women and Children survivors rebuild, recover, and flourish. This steadfast
(AMMAN) remained resolute in its mission, extending commitment ensures that anyone who has endured
support and protection to 60 victims of violence and violence is equipped with the resources, support, and
abuse. With a core principle of upholding human dignity skills necessary for successful societal reintegration.
and humanitarian values, AMMAN’s multifaceted
approach to healing serves as a beacon of hope for AMMAN’s impactful work is augmented by a robust
survivors. Their comprehensive program harnesses network of local and international partners, ranging
an integrated case management model, weaving from law enforcement agencies and embassies to
together a suite of services that include rehabilitation, hospitals, other shelters, and places of worship. These
psychosocial support, counselling, legal aid, and partnerships enable the organization to provide not just
empowerment initiatives. Furthermore, AMMAN offers immediate relief but also long-term solutions, including
sanctuaries in the form of safe shelters, ensuring that facilitating survivors’ return to their home countries or
survivors have a haven to begin their healing journey. resettlement in new lands. This multi-pronged approach
underlines AMMAN’s holistic strategy for healing and
Beyond just immediate care, the organization delves recovery.
deep into the holistic rehabilitation of victims,
offering tailored training programs designed to help