Since 2011, Syria has faced a civil war that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions from their homes. The people of Syria face a lack of basic needs and livelihoods. We are helping to mitigate the effects of the civil war in the country. We have been working in the Turkish-Syrian border region since 2013. We have provided humanitarian material aid and healthcare and helped provide people with decent housing in the Idlib region.

In February 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Syria and Turkey. This exacerbated the problematic situation of the people in the country and left them entirely dependent on humanitarian organisations to provide for their basic needs.

Humanitarian aid for earthquake victims

In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, we started to provide on-the-ground assistance in cooperation with our partner organisations. We provided basic material aid such as food, drinking water, hygiene kits, warm clothes, and blankets. We are also providing shelter, as well as building social facilities. In response to the earthquake, we have launched a fundraiser to help Turkey and Syria.

September 30, 2015 Syria

Syrians reflect on refugee option

"Every time I watch the news showing refugees arriving to Europe, risking their lives and their children’s lives by throwing themselves into the sea to escape from Syria, I see in them only desperation," says Sandra Awad. Read more on caritas.org.

September 18, 2015 Syria

Swimming to Europe: a Syrian family’s story

Omama, 8 years old, feels homesick. Her father Khaled Basheer says to her, “How can you feel homesick when there is no home any longer?” His words are somehow well intended but the truth does little to console his daughter. Read more on caritas.org.

September 16, 2015 Syria

Necessary aid in need continues to grow in Damascus

An anonymous Syrian organization, and Caritas partner, provides humanitarian aid to the families in need in Damascus. Unfortunately, the name of the organization cannot be mention in public for security reasons. In July, the organization registered an additional 150 families to receive aid, yet the number of people in needs continues to amplifying alongside the conflict. The households outside the capital and provinces such as As-Suwayda, Hasaka, Aleppo, Homs and Dar'a ask to be registered as well.

September 7, 2015 Syria

Aid to Syrians never faded despite the worsening security situation

In Syria, as a result of the protracted conflict, there are more than 12 million people in critical need and five million of them are children. Four out of five people live below the poverty line in the country. The unemployment has risen to 60 %. There is a lack of food, water and hygiene equipment. For that reason Caritas in participation with other partners continues providing the food, clothes, and household equipment in Damascus.