Marka Camp

Marka camp, known locally as Hitten, was established in 1968 on an area of 917,000 square metres, 10 km north east of Amman. UNRWA's installations in the camp also provide services for the refugees in the camp's surroundings.

Facts and Figures

Population

• 45,593 Registered Refugees

UNRWA Education Programme

• 10 Elementary/Preparatory school for 9,539 enrolled pupils in 2008/2009.

UNRWA Relief & Social Services Programme

• 671 Families receive assistance under the Social Safety Net Programme

• One Food Distribution centre

UNRWA Health Programme

• Two Health centres

NGOs

There are ten active NGOs in the camp, which organize cultural activities and run an educational enhancement programme for children.

• One Women’s Programme Centre which provides training courses for women (sewing and embroidery, handicrafts and hairdressing), kindergarten & awareness activities.

• One Community based Rehabilitation Centre

Public Information Office
March 2009