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Dear friend,

A crisis within a crisis. That’s what the earthquakes that shook Syria last February created.

Mercy Corps was on the ground long before the quakes, helping Syrians recover and rebuild after 12 years of conflict and drought driven by climate change.

Now, the humanitarian needs continue to increase as Syria faces an economic crisis on top of a political crisis, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. Roughly 15 million people need food assistance, half of whom are children, and 6 million people have been internally displaced.

Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure
In 2022, Hassan* (name withheld) surveys the solar panels installed by Mercy Corps which gave this water station a reliable source of power, and the community a consistent source of clean water.
In Northeast Syria, Mercy Corps has been working to build climate-resilient infrastructure to improve water and food security.

Hassan* (real name withheld) works at a water plant in the region where Mercy Corps provided solar paneling. The installation drastically improved the plant’s power and access to water for the entire area. The system previously ran on electrical, but was only available reliably for 2-4 hours per day.

"This period was not enough to pump the water to even one neighborhood in the village," Hassan said. "We could not water the plants or even take baths, and we tried to drink less so we could save the drinking water."
Ongoing drought and rising food prices made it challenging for Arwa* (*name withheld) to ensure her family had enough food. Now, with a consistent water source powered by solar panels, she is able to grow vegetables in her garden.
Now, they have a dependable source of power. "Water is available almost all the time," he said. "Since the solar system was installed, each family built a small garden where they can plant vegetables like tomato, cucumber, and onions, instead of purchasing them at a high price from the market."

The immense humanitarian needs throughout Syria have only escalated since the earthquakes months ago. We will continue to help communities rebuild infrastructure, develop climate-resilient agriculture strategies, increase economic opportunity, and promote peacebuilding.

With support from people like you, we can continue our long-term commitments in places like Syria and 40+ countries. Please consider making a gift to support our global humanitarian response today.
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Thank you for helping build a bolder, brighter future for us all.

Sincerely,

Nicole Hark Nicole Hark
Mercy Corps Country Director, Syria

Having worked in Syria and the Middle East region for many years, Nicole is inspired by the perseverance of the Syrian people, who work each day to improve the lives of their families and communities.