Syria
Emergency Response | 2025
Support communities in crisis in Syria
After over a decade of conflict, the situation in Syria remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, with more than 16.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance (UNHCR).
Since the fall of the Assad government in December 2024, over one million refugees have returned from neighboring countries, many of whom continue to face persistent and widespread poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity. Access to essentials like food, electricity, water, and medicine and protection from violence and exploitation remain critical needs for millions of refugees.
Emergency Response | 2025
CORE’s Response
CORE is working with our partner Ihsan RD to empower local organizations in Deir ez-Zur, Syria to implement community-driven initiatives that improve daily life, build social cohesion, and address local needs with dignity and flexibility. Together, we’re providing cash assistance and training to help these organizations drive meaningful change with the tools and support they need to reach vulnerable communities.
Locally led projects include:
- Establishing water treatment systems in schools to mitigate the risk of water-borne diseases
- Building barriers between schools and busy streets for child protection
- Erecting street lighting to enhance women and children’s safety at night
- Carrying out hygiene promotion and social cohesion campaigns
- Providing legal aid
- Distributing assistive devices to people living with disabilities
- Running recreational and cultural activities