For over 13 years, the crisis in Syria has taken a brutal toll on its civilian population. Ongoing conflict has left 6.7 million people displaced, 470,000 dead, and 5.6 million as refugees. Last year’s earthquakes have only exacerbated the destruction caused by the civil war, worsening living conditions.
Syrians are living in constant fear, hunger and suffering. Today, more than 14 million displaced Syrians and Syrian refugees desperately need humanitarian aid. Many are orphans, widows and elderly, struggling to survive without external support.
The crisis in Syria has reached a grim milestone as we mark over 13 years of crisis – a decade of devastation and dire suffering.
Here’s how Islamic Relief helped support Syrians throughout the crisis, 10 years from its wake.
On Monday, February 6, 2023, the worst earthquake in 100 years struck northwest Syria and southeast Türkiye. For Syrians, the disaster left a death of over 6,000, while thousands more remained injured, homeless or missing under the rubble.
In a country rife with 12 years of civil war, poor infrastructure and long-lasting poverty, the aftermath of the Syria earthquake has been devastating. 1,460 buildings were destroyed, with thousands more damaged, almost beyond repair.
Even a year after the earthquake, there remains a huge need for reception centres, shelters, food, and medical support for Syrian refugees and displaced Syrians.
Our immediate emergency response is just the beginning. We are now in the second stage of rebuilding the lives of affected Syrians. Beyond urgent food, medical, water and shelter support, Islamic Relief remains committed to restoring dignity and rebuilding lives for the people of Türkiye and Syria, long after the news cycle has died down.
Discover how your donations have helped to save and rebuild the lives of over 138,000 families in Türkiye and Syria, affected by the devastating earthquake.
See the impact of your donations in our “One-Year On” feedback report.
Islamic Relief has been on the ground for over 18 years in Syria. While the pandemic has forced organisations to pull back their operations, Islamic Relief is able to continue to stand by the people of Syria.
As one of the largest aid organisations supporting Syrian refugees and displaced Syrians, the generosity of our supporters means Islamic Relief remains 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. We are continuing to provide emergency shelter, urgent food support and mobile and vital medical care to communities and families. Help us reach the countless voices pleading to be heard today.
In the face of poverty and suffering, your donations are a lifeline to our struggling brothers and sisters from Syria who are in desperate need of aid.
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An important part of Islamic Relief’s work for the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: supplying emergency accommodation for thousands of displaced victims.
