06 February 2025

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, le...
05 February 2025

Turning fear into safety

Bseimeh village, Syria – “My father and I were cleaning my grandparents’ house when my father saw a strange object on the roof,” recalls fifteen-year-old Mohammed from Bseimeh, a village in Rural Damascus. “He wanted to throw it away, but I shouted and stopped him from touching it.” Empowered with knowledge and sk...
28 January 2025

Carrying the heavy burden no more

Shabaa village, Syria – “I couldn’t express my feelings when UNICEF’s partner told me about the money transfer we would receive soon, so I just cried. I didn’t have a penny at home,” said Farha, a 47-year-old mother living in Shabaa, a small village in Rural Damascus, Syria. She smiled gently as she recalled: “My ...
26 January 2025

Response snapshots 2024

The snapshots reflect UNICEF commitments in terms of planned targets to reach and the funding required.Snapshots list:2024 Overview and strategic needs & response UNICEF overall snapshotHealthNutritionWater, sanitation and hygieneEducationChild protectionSocial protectionSocial behavioral change
23 January 2025

Paving the road to a hopeful and inclusive future in Syria, free from violence and hardship

DAMASCUS, 23 January 2025 – “During my five-day visit to Syria, I engaged with the Caretaker Authorities, communities, UN country team, partners, parents, and children in Damascus, Aleppo, and Idleb. “A clear message emerged: there is hope for a better future, but to pave a solid road to recovery and seize on this...
05 December 2024

UNICEF calls for immediate protection of children amid escalating crisis in Syria

DAMASCUS, 5 December 2024 – After almost 14 years, the ongoing crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic has significantly impacted the lives of children and their families. Today, 16.7 million people require humanitarian assistance, including 7.5 million children. The recent escalation of hostilities is further aggravat...
04 November 2024

Response snapshots January to September 2024

The snapshots reflect UNICEF commitments in terms of planned targets to reach and the funding required.Snapshots:2024 overview, strategic needs and responseUNICEF overall snapshotHealthNutritionWater, sanitation and hygieneEducationChild protectionAdolescents empowermentSocial protectionSocial behavioral change
31 October 2024

Japan contributes US$1 million to strengthen UNICEF's emergency response for children and their families in Syria affected by recent hostilities in Lebanon

DAMASCUS, 31 October 2024 - In a significant effort to support vulnerable communities affected by the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, the Government of Japan has contributed US$1 million to the United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF). This funding aims to enhance access to safe water and sanitation services for an est...
14 October 2024

Response snapshots January to August 2024

The snapshots reflect UNICEF commitments in terms of planned targets to reach and the funding required.Snapshots:2024 overview, strategic needs and responseUNICEF overall snapshotHealthNutritionWater, sanitation and hygieneEducationChild protectionAdolescents empowermentSocial protectionSocial behavioral change
03 September 2024

Humanitarian response snapshots January to July 2024

The snapshots reflect UNICEF commitments as per 2024 Humanitarian Action for Children "HAC" in terms of planned targets to reach and the funding required. The situation and response strategy are updated when the latest country Humanitarian Needs Overview is available.Snapshots list:2024 HAC Overview and strategic ...
17 August 2024

Act for humanity: the unseen heroes behind UNICEF’s life-saving work

The ongoing conflict in Syria, compounded by continuous displacement, an unprecedented economic crisis, and recurrent disease outbreaks, has profoundly impacted the lives of millions. Despite these daunting challenges since 2011, UNICEF’s team has remained steadfast in its mission to serve the most vulnerable chil...
06 August 2024

Humanitarian response snapshots January to June 2024

The snapshots reflect UNICEF commitments as per 2024 Humanitarian Action for Children "HAC"   in terms of planned targets to reach and the funding required. The situation and response strategy are updated when the latest country Humanitarian Needs Overview is available.Snapshots list:2024 HAC Overview and strategi...