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Context
The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance now stands at 16.7 million, up from 2023. Among them, approximately 8 million are internally displaced, often living in precarious conditions with limited access to basic services.
Despite the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, health, education, water, and electricity systems remain severely degraded, affecting the daily lives of millions of people.
The economic situation remains critical, with high inflation, rising prices for basic necessities, and limited access to livelihoods. The vast majority of the population now lives below the poverty line, increasing their dependence on humanitarian aid.
Access to safe drinking water remains a major challenge. The poor state of water infrastructure, combined with extreme weather conditions and periods of drought, exposes the population to increased health risks. Harsh winters exacerbate the situation of displaced people living in inadequate shelters or overcrowded camps.
In the face of these challenges, humanitarian needs remain immense and urgent, requiring a coordinated and sustained response from humanitarian actors to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable populations.
- 23.2 million inhabitants
- 157th out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index
Our action
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Mission
opened in 2012 -
Team
15 international staff
251 national staff - Budget 18.4M€
In Syria, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is working in the northeast and northwest regions, adapting its response to the complexity of a protracted crisis. Faced with the urgent needs of displaced populations, particularly in winter, the organization distributes drinking water, food, blankets, and hygiene kits while preparing to welcome new arrivals. At the same time, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL teams are rehabilitating market infrastructure by improving access to water, sanitation, waste management, and security, thereby contributing to local economic recovery.
Local committees have been set up to manage these areas, and training in business skills and financial management is offered to small producers, farmers, and herders. A study on sustainable water management in agriculture has also been conducted to better adapt practices to environmental constraints.
In the northwest and areas south of the former front line, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is focusing its efforts on rehabilitating water networks and pumping systems, including solarization to ensure sustainable access to drinking water. Teams have set up solid waste management systems and built wastewater treatment facilities. These actions are complemented by hygiene promotion campaigns and the distribution of essential sanitary kits to prevent diseases.
In response to the prolonged crisis, the organization is also supporting communities with cash assistance and support for local value chains, with the aim of strengthening autonomy, food security, and resilience to future shocks.
Institutional and private financial partners BHA, CDCS, CIAA, ECHO, Global Europe, Fondation de France, Wavestone, GIZ, OCHA, SRTF, AESN
Operational partners People in Need (PIN), Un Ponte Per (UPP), Relief International (RI), IhsanRD, Action for Humanity
Our impact
Vital emergency response to immediate needs created by shocks
- Distribution of emergency water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH) kits
- Winterization
- Shelter, essential items and cash transfers
Provision of essential services to the most vulnerable communities affected by the protracted crisis
- WASH assistance kits
- Construction of decent shelters and distribution of basic necessities
- Food assistance, agricultural and gardening projects
Restoring public services, economic capacity and community resilience
- Support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
- Rehabilitation of key infrastructure (water plants and networks, irrigation channels, private shelters, health infrastructure, schools)
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