Syria / Türkiye

+++ The humanitarian situation in Syria remains catastrophic even after the transfer of power. 12.9 million people are unable to sustain themselves without food assistance. After 13 years of civil war, the economic situation is desolate and agricultural production is severely limited. Welthungerhilfe will expand its aid in Aleppo Governate and other areas in the north-west of the country where families have sought refuge from the fighting. In addition, initial plans are being made to support the urgently needed reconstruction in the country. +++ Syria's recent past is marked by oppression, violence and destruction. Since 1963, the country has been ruled autocratically. Demonstrations against the government in 2011 developed into a civil war, which over more than 13 years resulted in several hundred thousand deaths. About 6.4 million have fled abroad, most of them to neighboring countries. Another 7.2 million Syrians are displaced in their own country. According to UN estimates, 12.9 million Syrians are no longer able to secure enough food for themselves, which is more than half of the country's population. Welthungerhilfe and its partners support people in Syria, Türkiye and Lebanon. This work is coordinated by the office in Gaziantep, Türkiye.