Syria

Despite significant development aid and economic progress, it remains one of the poorest countries in the world.

The armed conflict in Syria, which has been ongoing since 2011, has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises in history in the region: It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people have died and more than a million have been injured. More than 16.7 million people in Syria are dependent on humanitarian aid.

As a result of this dramatic situation, many Syrians have been forced to leave their homes. More than five million people have fled to Syria's neighboring countries and almost seven million have been displaced within the country - including many children.

Earthquake 2023: A catastrophe strikes the shaken country

In February 2023, Syria and neighboring Turkey were hit by a natural disaster: Several severe earthquakes brought further suffering and destruction to the lives of Syrians. The barely functioning healthcare system was unable to provide adequate care for the injured.

In numbers: The situation in Syria

In the Human Development Index (HDI), Syria ranks 157th out of 193
25 percent of the population lives in extreme poverty
over 27 percent of people in Syria are undernourished
Less than half of young children receive the necessary basic immunization against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus
More than five million Syrians have fled their home country and a further seven million are displaced within the country

Emergency humanitarian aid and support for health facilities

action medeor has been active in Syria since the beginning of the civil war and regularly supports hospitals and healthcare facilities with medicines and medical supplies. In joint projects with local partner organizations, we are also committed to strengthening the healthcare system, for example by installing a CT scanner in a hospital or, in 2024, by supporting the construction of a medicine warehouse in the north of the country.

In response to the severe earthquakes in 2023, action medeor expanded its aid projects in the country together with partner organizations: Among other things, relief supplies were distributed in the affected regions and mobile medical teams were deployed to care for the people. These relief measures were carried out across borders and also benefited Syrian people in Turkey as well as the affected Turkish population.

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