Syria remains one of the largest and most protracted humanitarian crises in the world. Fourteen years of conflict have forced more than 13 million people to flee their homes, including 7.4 million internally displaced people. An estimated 16.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, while healthcare, education, and other essential services have been severely degraded and remain fragmented.  Poverty is widespread, and millions of families struggle daily to meet their basic needs.

Vulnerable communities in Syria face multiple overlapping challenges. Ongoing insecurity and economic collapse make it extremely difficult to access affordable basic goods and services, while access to safe housing, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities remain limited. As a result, many families rely heavily on humanitarian support to meet their essential needs and begin to rebuild their lives.

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We have provided emergency cash assistance to crisis-affected communities in Syria to help them cope with the immediate impacts of disasters and begin their recovery.

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Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's Activities in April

We launched a humanitarian response in Lebanon to help ease the worsening humanitarian crisis caused by the armed conflict and support people in the most…
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Estonian Refugee Council launched a response in Lebanon amid worsening crisis

The Estonian Refugee Council began distributing food assistance and essential items in Lebanon over the weekend in response to the worsening humanitarian…
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Every child needs a safe place: Support evacuation centres in Ukraine

Every day, families who have been forced to leave their homes arrive at evacuation centres in Ukraine in search of safety. As part of its Mother’s Day campaign…