By Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Returning to the Türkiye-Syria earthquake epicentre, I see hope but also a long road ahead
In the immediate aftermath of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake in February 2023, Islamic Relief’s Majdi Samaan travelled to the epicentre to talk to survivors and document their suffering. One…
Read moreSurvivors still need support to rise from the rubble of the Türkiye-Syria earthquake
One year ago, Türkiye and Syria faced a devastating earthquake, swiftly followed by hundreds of aftershocks and another deadly quake. Reflecting on the resilience and hardships of survivors,…
Read moreThrough the lens of humanity
Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, visual content manager at Islamic Relief, Majdi Samaan, describes travelling to conflict zones and capturing his experiences on camera. Growing up in the…
Read moreTürkiye-Syria Earthquake: A week of sheer horror but also humanity at its best
After visiting the Turkish cities hit hardest by the devastating earthquakes of 6 February, Ahmed Mahmoud, Islamic Relief’s Head of Mission in Türkiye and Syria, is travelling across…
Read more“To help people in Syria we face difficulties and danger from the moment the sun rises”
Hamza* has spent the last 6 years living apart from his wife and children while supporting Islamic Relief’s lifesaving work in Syria. As the country marks a decade…
Read more“Many are hungry and freezing as camps in northwest Syria turn to quagmires”
Mohammed Hamza, Programme Officer for Islamic Relief in Idlib, reports on how recent flooding is compounding cold, hunger and suffering in northwest Syria. I’ve just returned from a…
Read moreMillions are at risk in overcrowded camps says Syrian doctor, as coronavirus looms
Sounding the alarm over the looming disaster of coronavirus in northern Syria, Doctor Ahmad Ghanddor urges people to support Islamic Relief’s emergency appeal. This dangerous virus is threatening…
Read moreSyrian doctor in Idlib: “Nothing can shock me any more”
Islamic Relief has supported the hospital by providing dialysis machines and equipment for dialysis sessions, as well as incubators and x-ray and ultrasound machines.
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