The earthquakes in 2023 devastated the regions in north-eastern Syria in particular, where internally displaced people are seeking refuge. Around 4.5 million people currently live in opposition-controlled areas. The region around Idlib was hit hard. Warm winter clothing, food and medical care were in short supply there even before the devastating earthquakes in the camps for refugees. The people there live in horrible conditions.
At the end of 2024, Syria experiences significant political upheaval. On December 8, 2024, the Assad regime is overthrown. Despite the change in power, the situation in Syria remains complex and unclear. Experts warn of possible internal conflicts and emphasize the need for international support to establish stability and the rule of law in the country. The challenges remain enormous: destroyed infrastructure, a largely collapsed health care system, and cold winter temperatures make the situation more difficult for people. During a mission at the end of January 2025, STELP founder Serkan traveled to Syria and cared for vulnerable people there.
Food, Security and Nutrition (FSN)
- Financing of truckloads of relief supplies such as food for the victims of the earthquakes
Shelter and Settlement / Notunterkünfte und Siedlungen (SHS)
- Distribution of relief supplies such as blankets to former political prisoners who were unlawfully arrested under the Assad regime and tortured in prison for years
- Distribution of relief supplies such as food parcels and diesel for heating to families taking in their relatives
Health / Gesundheit (HEA)
- Financing of two aid convoys with medical supplies
We do not have any ongoing projetcy in Syria at the moment.
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You can find more news about our projects in Syria here.
