Keeping children warm: UNICEF’s winter clothes distribution in rural Tartous

Beida village, Syria – UNICEF’s winter clothes distribution in Beida village in rural Tartous protected vulnerable children from cold weather. Many families continue to struggle due to the long-term effects of conflict, displacement, and economic instability. The harsh winter further worsened living conditions, leaving families unable to shield their children from the cold. To ease the burden and ensure children stay warm, UNICEF distributed winter clothing kits and blankets to those most in need.

This initiative prioritised children living in areas with limited access to services, including families displaced by conflict and those returning to damaged communities. The clothing kits were designed to offer warmth and comfort, ensuring children of all ages, including newborns, were adequately protected against the dropping temperatures. By addressing these urgent needs, UNICEF reduced children’s risk of illness, including pneumonia and other respiratory disease that can be deadly at times.

The winter response in rural Tartous is part of UNICEF’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding children’s well-being in Syria. By providing essential clothing and blankets, UNICEF continues to support families as they rebuild their lives in difficult circumstances. Through targeted interventions like this, UNICEF ensures that even in the coldest months, children can stay warm, healthy, and safe.