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This is a historic moment for Syria
Syria is undergoing historic and momentous changes while the political and humanitarian situation continues to rapidly evolve. In this moment of hope and uncertainty, Islamic Relief remains committed to standing with the Syrian people and their liberation.
The process of building a new state must be led by the Syrian people, and we remain firm in our duty to help the people of Syria lead and build a prosperous future for themselves. We hope and pray for an orderly political transition, and even more for the restored healing, hope and dignity of a nation that has endured immense suffering.
Islamic Relief has supported Syrians throughout the past 13 years, working tirelessly to deliver emergency aid, health services, education, and long-term development. Our teams are currently on the ground assessing and responding to the huge immediate needs and will be committed to supporting the Syrian people as the situation continues to evolve.
Our Work in Syria
For the past 13 years, the brutal conflict in Syria left 6.7 million people displaced, 470,000 dead, and 5.6 million as refugees. Syrians continue to live in constant fear, hunger and suffering. They must not be forgotten.
Today, more than 14 million people within Syria are in need of humanitarian aid. Many of them are orphans, widows and elderly who cannot wait any longer.
Islamic Relief is on the ground in Syria, continuing to respond to the humanitarian crisis through food, shelter, education programming, cash grants, orphan sponsorship, and more. Our commitment to the Syrian people remains unwavering.
Why the people of Syria need your help
Alongside keeping the people of Syria in our prayers, we have a duty to not turn our back on them. You can donate towards our life-saving work in communities for displaced families.
How much does it cost to support Syrians and Syrian refugees?
- $130 can provide a cash grant for a family to purchase basic essentials
- $150 can provide a food pack for a displaced family
- $275 can provide two families with emergency shelter
What is Islamic Relief already doing to help in Syria?
Islamic Relief has been on the ground for over 13 years in Syria.
As one of the largest aid organizations still operating in northern Syria, the generosity of our supporters means Islamic Relief remains as a lifeline for many. Through our shared global efforts in the past year, Islamic Relief has provided food to over 770,000 displaced people, vital healthcare support to 1.2 million people and medical necessities to 84 health facilities.
And yet, there is still so much more that needs to be done.
Emergency shelter: Help us to continue providing emergency shelter to those struggling to survive without protection or a tent to call home.
Food: Help us to continue providing urgent food support. We are the World Food Programme’s main partner distributing fresh bread and ready-made meals in Syria.
Medical care: Help us to continue bringing vital medical care to communities without access to hospitals. Our mobile emergency unit is providing daily critical care where many hospitals have been suspended following attacks.
Help us reach the countless voices pleading to be heard today.
How you can help Syrian refugees
Your donations for Syrian refugees helps meet their food, water, sanitation, hygiene, medicine and psychosocial needs through our emergency and development projects.
As a leading Syrian refugee charity, we are providing medical services for trauma patients, awareness sessions on maternal health and nutrition to new mothers, as well as distributing baby milk and formula.
To improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene for host and internally displaced communities in Northwest Syria, we are rehabilitating water supply systems, establishing sewage networks and solar powered water systems, and distributing hygiene kits.
In response to the Syria earthquake in 2023, our team focused on delivering emergency food aid, water, shelter and warmth supplies, and medical care to those impacted.
During the winter months, your donations help to procure and deliver warm blankets, heating kits and other essentials that keep Syrian refugees warm. Seasonal Qurbani meat packages and Ramadan food packages act as a lifeline to over 12,000 Syrians.
Donate to Syria today and save lives
“I could not find a job here because this city is small and has a large number of Syrians. I cannot leave my children at home and be away from them for a long time,”
says Hoda, one of at least 5.6 million people to have fled Syria since the crisis began.
She and her young children endured squalid conditions in one of Syria’s many camps for displaced people, before crossing the Turkish border in a bid for safety. Living in Hatay, they faced grueling poverty as Hoda, a widow, struggled to find work until Islamic Relief intervened.
“Now I work in the greenhouse that Islamic Relief provided for us,” says the mother-of-four, describing the support she received to help her earn a reliable living. She was given crops to maintain and sell for a profit. “I originally come from an agricultural area, yet they provided further training for me also. I help my friends in the project and teach them what I know.”
Hoda’s family are one of 450 in the area to receive help through agriculture, beekeeping and vocational development support projects provided by Islamic Relief. Many of these families have been given plots of land so they can plant tomatoes, strawberries and sustain beehives, offering a reliable source of food and income.
Your urgent support is needed to help save lives in Syria.
*All donations to Syria are Zakat eligible