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. In 2026, an estimated 15.6 million people in Syria are in need of humanitarian assistance, while the health and education systems, along with other essential services, remain severely damaged and fragmented.

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.

Our response

Syria

Emergency response

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 June

We have supported a total of 810 people across five oblasts in Ukraine with emergency livelihood assistance since February.  Since 2022, more than 14,500…
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Estonian Refugee Council 2025 Annual Report: supporting over 55,000 people in a challenging humanitarian context

2025 was an exceptionally difficult year for the humanitarian sector, as global needs grew faster than the available capacity to respond. Despite this, the…
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Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's Activities in May

Viisime koos partneritega läbi rahvusvahelise uuringu pagulastaustaga noorte kaasatuse ja kuuluvustunde kohta. Tutvu tulemustega Pagulasabi veebis.  …
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