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Dear friend,
With so much happening in the world, news of the crisis in Syria doesn’t
always make the headlines. The war in Ukraine has drawn an outpouring of
support and solidarity, and has reminded us of our shared humanity as we
hear of families torn apart or forced to flee. This same conflict has also
pushed millions of Syrians deeper into hunger, poverty, and reliance on
humanitarian aid. Learn more about how the war in Ukraine is affecting the
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The reality of the crisis in Syria cannot be ignored: over 14 million
people are in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022 — an increase of 1.2
million from last year. More than a decade of conflict has taken its toll
on the country, and climate disasters and global food shortages are making
the situation even more dire.
Mercy Corps has worked alongside Syrian communities since before the start
of the conflict more than 11 years ago. Our teams and partners have
provided emergency assistance like food, water, and cash to help with
immediate needs. And our programs support the long-term emergence of a
more stable economy, through increasing job skills and economic
opportunities for women and youth.
One of our Syria program participants is a 24-year-old woman who became
responsible for supporting her sister’s four children (in addition to her
own three children) after her husband and her sister suddenly passed away.
She participated in a Mercy Corps training to learn about accounting,
sales, marketing, and other business skills. She also received a financial
grant of $800 to help her start a shop and pay for her inventory.
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"Before receiving the support from Mercy Corps, I used to make 20 SYP
per day, but now I make 150 SYP per day. We used to skip meals because
we did not have enough money. But now, the situation is much better.
We do not have to skip meals anymore."
— NAME WITHHELD FOR SAFETY, SYRIA
In a nearby village, a 39-year-old farmer and father to three children
participated in an agricultural training with Mercy Corps. He received
seeds, fertilizer, and weather-proofing materials for his greenhouse.
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"I use my income to cover my family’s need of food, shelter, clothes,
education and health. I also use a small amount to support other
people in the community."
— NAME WITHHELD FOR SAFETY, SYRIA
Despite the challenging drought conditions, this farmer has grown four
tons of cucumbers in his greenhouse. With an increase of 50 percent on his
income from the sale of his cucumbers at the local market, he has been
able to drastically improve how much he can provide for his family.
As the conflict draws on, we remain dedicated to our response — it’s the
commitment we made to 17 million Syrians still living in the country.
As Mercy Corps’ Syria Country Director, I can tell you that the people of
Syria, including our many Syrian team members facing the day-to-day
reality of the conflict, provide a powerful force for positive change.
Together, they are working to chart a brighter path forward for themselves
and their communities.
In partnership,
[7]Kieren Barnes Kieren Barnes
Syria Country Director
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