Syria Crisis

The situation in Syria is at a critical turning point. After years of immense hardship, violence, displacement and deprivation, today most of the country is experiencing relative calm and there is a shared hope for a brighter future for Syria’s children.

However, as the situation continues to evolve rapidly, significant uncertainty persists. The immense toll of nearly 14 years of fighting remains.  Violence has shattered the lives of some children and families with renewed fighting taking place across parts of the country in recent weeks. 

Across Syria, children are still facing an acute humanitarian crisis - 16.7 million people, including 7.5 million children, require humanitarian assistance.

Children have grown up knowing nothing but conflict and displacement. They have been forced from their homes and schools and left without food as it became unaffordable for many - leaving 650,000 children under five facing malnutrition. They have experienced and witnessed extreme violence and suffered the losses of loved ones. It has also left an entire generation of children with unimaginable mental wounds. 

The needs are enormous and have already increased during the winter months, as displaced families are exposed to harsh conditions without proper protection. Children in Syria are in urgent need of food, shelter and other basic services, as well as psychosocial support to deal with the long lasting trauma. 

While the country’s transition and reconstruction must be led by Syrians, immediate and sustained support from the international community is crucial to help children and families rebuild their lives.

Save the Children has been working in Syria since 2012, providing lifesaving assistance to children and their families. We are committed to continuing to support the lives and rights of children and families in Syria to help pave the way for a brighter, prosperous future.

Save the Children has been working in Syria since 2012. We have been there for children throughout the conflict, humanitarian and economic crises, and last year's devastating earthquake, and we continue to support Syrian refugees around the world. 

Save the Children has supported more than 8.3 million people including 4.8 million children. In 2024, we have supported over 960,000 people, including more than 520,000 children. With your support, we can help millions of children in their darkest hour. 

We provide access to food and clean water, reducing malnutrition and preventing hunger. We provide essential household items to survive harsh conditions, access to healthcare, as well as education services and temporary learning spaces. 

We provide critical psychosocial support for children impacted by the conflict. We work to reunite children with their loved ones. Learn more about how we support the well-being of children living in conflict. 

In response to the escalation of hostilities at the end of November, Save the Children has been delivering critical assistance to impacted families, focusing on ensuring children and families can access food, water and other essential relief items. This includes, providing families with cash so they can buy food, medicine, accommodation or anything else they need to piece their lives back together. 

With recent events, our teams are closely monitoring the situation and conducting rapid needs assessments through our partners. We stand ready to scale up our response to ensure children have the support they need.
 

Marah is 11 years old and has only ever known conflict and displacement.

Marah*, was displaced from her hometown first by conflict and then by the earthquakes that hit the region. She is currently residing in a camp in the northwest Syrian countryside. 

The conflict and the earthquakes have drastically impacted Marah’s life as it has affected her ability to go to school, which upset her a lot given she is passionate about her education. 

Save the Children along with partner organisation Bonyan and other NGOs worked to import and repurpose tents that were once used for administrative purposes into tents that could be used to be used to provide education facilities to children like Marah in the camp. 

Children like Marah need help. With your support, we can prepare better, respond faster, and protect longer, so that we’re there to help children when they need it most. Your donation could help meet the immediate needs of children when disaster strikes.