Our Syria mission recently had its first opportunity to serve children in Aleppo with visual, hearing, mental and physical impairments, when the Syrian government asked our teams specialising in Child Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) for help. When our staff met with administrators at the Al-Amal …
In Northeast Syria, years of conflict, displacement and economic instability have deeply affected communities, leaving many families struggling to meet basic needs. Women, in particular, face many challenges, bearing emotional, social and financial burdens while navigating restrictive traditions and social norms. The loss of a family member or breadwinner can have devastating psychological effects, often …
After losing her brother in the Syrian civil war, each day felt heavy and slow for Aliaa. When her long-time friend, Huda, visited her one day, she told Aliaa about an EU-and-International-Medical-Corps-supported women’s and girls’ safe space, she started to get the help she needed.
Today, Raneem is resilient under pressure—but it hasn’t always been that way. For a long time, she felt that she was failing in her role as a mother and wife. Our teams were there to support here.
In Rural Damascus, European Union officials witness how a partnership with International Medical Corps makes mobile healthcare accessible to Syrians affected by conflict.
Moadamiyah al-Sham is one of the most-affected areas in the longstanding conflict in Syria. Years of war have severely damaged healthcare systems, with families struggling to access basic medical care amid poverty and displacement. Women and children are the most affected—they have limited access to mental health support, parenting resources and safe community spaces that …
Forced into early marriage and to drop out of school against her will, Nour was often sad and overwhelmed by the harsh circumstances she had endured. Our team was there for her.
After more than a decade of conflict, families in Syria continue to grapple with the long-term consequences of displacement, economic hardships and the collapse of essential services and infrastructure. Women and children are the most affected—they have limited access to mental health support, parenting resources and safe community spaces that promote resilience and healing, and …
Families in Syria continue to face the devastating consequences of more than a decade of conflict. In areas like Rural Damascus, a fragile healthcare infrastructure, ongoing economic hardships and social stigma surrounding developmental disorders have made it difficult for children with special needs to access care. Many families struggle to meet their children’s basic needs, …
Health needs in Syria continue to be severe. In 2024, more than 16 million people needed lifesaving and life-sustaining health services—the largest number since the beginning of the crisis. The country’s health system, which was already heavily disrupted by years of civil war, has been further affected by factors such as decreasing humanitarian support, outbreaks …