Syria

NCA has been present in Syria since 2012, working alongside local partners and communities to deliver principled humanitarian assistance in a protracted and complex crisis. Through an integrated approach, we support safe access to essential services, protect people from violence and harm, and create opportunities for families to rebuild livelihoods and secure their future.

Our programming prioritises the most vulnerable, particularly women, youth, and displaced families, while linking immediate relief with longer term recovery and development. By strengthening local capacities and restoring dignity, we support communities to recover sustainably and build a more just and resilient future.

Fourteen years into the conflict, Syria remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian emergencies with over 16 million people still requiring assistance. Displacement, repeated relocation, and poverty have deepened vulnerabilities, especially for women and girls, who face heightened protection risks including gender based violence. As families return to areas where housing, services, and livelihoods are destroyed or non existent, food insecurity and lack of income remain critical challenges. Sustained humanitarian support, alongside efforts to restore services, rebuild livelihoods, and strengthen protection, is essential to help Syrians move beyond survival toward stability, dignity, and hope.

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Impressive Large-Scale Water Work

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The Churches in Syria perform their mission with respect and dignity

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The Churches in Syria perform their mission with respect and dignity

Challenges and response

Inadequate access to clean water & sanitation services

In Syria, years of conflict have severely damaged water and sanitation infrastructure, leaving millions without reliable access to clean water and safe hygiene facilities. NCA works to rehabilitate water systems, restore safe drinking water, and promote good hygiene practices in communities affected by displacement and hostilities. We also collaborate with local partners to provide inclusive and safe facilities, ensuring that women, girls, and vulnerable groups can access clean water and sanitation with dignity and privacy. By strengthening WASH services, NCA helps communities protect their health, prevent disease, and build resilience amid the ongoing crisis.

Gender inequality & Gender-based Violence (GBV)

NCA Syria works to prevent and respond to GBV by expanding access to lifesaving services for women and girls, strengthening community-based protection mechanisms, and addressing risks in shelters and public spaces. By engaging local partners, women’s networks, and service providers, NCA promotes dignity, safety, and resilience while advocating for inclusive humanitarian interventions that safeguard the rights of women and girls. By supporting the reopening of safe spaces and improving access to critical services, NCA aims to reduce the risks associated with displacement, economic hardship, and social isolation, empowering vulnerable groups to rebuild their lives with safety and hope.

Economic hardship & food insecurity

Years of conflict and economic decline have left millions of Syrians unable to meet their basic food needs, as damaged farmland, disrupted markets, and soaring prices make it increasingly difficult for families to earn an income or afford daily meals. In response, NCA supports vulnerable families through cash-for-food and cash-for-agriculture assistance, helping farmers meet immediate needs while restoring their ability to cultivate their land. By rehabilitating irrigation canals and training farmers in safe, climate-smart agricultural practices, we strengthen livelihoods, rebuild resilience, and enable communities to provide for themselves with dignity.