Home in the middle of nowhere
A new Syrian refugee camp in Jordan opens on April 30 in Azraq City, nearly 100 kilometers east of Amman. It will be home to around 130,000 Syrians.
Welcome 'home'
Azraq refugee camp is Jordan's third refugee camp. About 600 Syrians cross into Jordan every day.
Building a home
A worker building a semi-permanent shelter in Azraq refugee camp, which will open its doors on April 30. This village-style camp at Azraq located 100 kilometers east of the capital Amman will host up to 130,000 Syrians. The camp spreads over 15 square kilometers.
Shelter
A house-like shelter under construction at the Azraq refugee camp in Jordan. According to the UNHCR, 5,300 units will have been built by the end of April. Each of the 24-square-meter shelter costs JD1,900 ($2,683).
A ray of hope
Azraq refugee camp is Jordan's third refugee camp. The country is struggling to cope with the influx of around 600 refugees that cross into Jordan daily.
Sprawling complex
The vast complex will offer various amenities to try and make the refugees as comfortable as possible following their plight in Syria.
Azraq amenities
The camp, which will spread over 15 square kilometers, will be divided into four villages. It will contain a 50-bed hospital run by the Red Cross and two double-shift schools.
Fully equipped
The camp will contain a complete and modern infrastructure, including a police station and water systems.
Feeding the needy
The World Food Program is one of many aid organizations that will provide help for the 130,000 refugees.