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Dear friend,

For more than a decade, Syria has faced incredible hardship that displaced
7.4 million people and left 16 million needing humanitarian assistance.
They’ve endured violence, natural disasters, displacement, hunger,
disease, and many more challenges.

However, the fall of Syria’s previous regime in December has presented
both a glimmer of hope for the future and a sense of uncertainty for
what’s to come.

I lead Mercy Corps programs in Syria, and I’ve seen firsthand the
challenges facing families across the country. This update offers a look
at the long road to recovery and the ways Mercy Corps is helping
communities rebuild.

As Syria grappled with limited access to food and water scarcity, farmers
and working families had very little means to grow their crops or put food
on the table. Worsening drought and rising food prices exacerbated the
hunger crisis in parts of the country. Meanwhile, many Syrians sheltering
in camps have visited their neighborhoods only to find their homes
completely destroyed.

To help families withstand these challenges, Mercy Corps teams are
providing emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene services in dozens of
IDP camps in the northwest region of the country.

In 2022, for example, Mercy Corps installed solar panels to supply energy
to village water tanks in northeast Syria. These new panels supplied a
dependable source of power — improving access to water for families and
farmers alike.


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[ [link removed] ]A farmer in northeast Syria tends to his crops after Mercy Corps
  installed solar panels to a water tank in his village. He is now able  
to water his garden of vegetables.
 


In February of 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria, killing tens
of thousands of people and injuring even more. Key infrastructure was
damaged, and countless families were suddenly without a home and exposed
to the harsh winter conditions.

Mercy Corps teams quickly mobilized to deliver urgent relief, emergency
kits, and essential supplies to families. Emergency kits included
blankets, mattresses, solar lamps, padlocks, and more. Our team also
conducted rehabilitation projects to repair water, sanitation, and hygiene
infrastructures in facilities like schools and centers.


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  [ [link removed] ]Mercy Corps teams distributing emergency kits and repairing a  
damaged water supply infrastructure after 2023 earthquakes.
 


In 2024, Mercy Corps reached over 1.5 million people — meeting their
immediate needs and providing longer-term recovery support. Despite the
challenges ahead, our humanitarian community now has a unique opportunity
to deliver desperately needed aid to Syrians to provide support to ensure
families return home, children return to school, and livelihoods improve.
Our teams are working side-by-side with Syrian communities for a stable
and brighter future.

[ [link removed] ]Take a moment to learn more about Syria’s new beginning.


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With support from
people like you, Mercy Corps is able to provide all the resources
necessary to support war-stricken countries like Syria and many others.
Thank you for being part of our community.

Sincerely,

Mathieu Rouquette
Syria Country Director
Mercy Corps

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