Syria remains entrenched in one of the most significant displacement crises worldwide, with over 13 million individuals forcibly uprooted since the conflict erupted in 2011. Despite recent political shifts, hundreds of thousands of Syrians have ventured back home from abroad, seeking stability. Nevertheless, the children of Syria grapple with enduring hardships, from ongoing hostilities and repeated displacements to public health crises and the aftermath of the destructive 2023 earthquake.
The renewed clashes in northwest Syria, starting in late 2024 and persisting into 2025, have resulted in the displacement of over 1.2 million people, predominantly women and children. This mass exodus imperils their safety and well-being, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian intervention.
In 2024, a staggering 16.7 million individuals in Syria, constituting approximately 70% of the population, required humanitarian assistance, underscoring the dire circumstances prevalent in the country. The socioeconomic landscape is grim, with over 90% of Syrians living below the poverty line and 7.4 million internally displaced, marking a historic high since the conflict’s inception.
Neighboring Turkey shelters more than 2.6 million Syrian refugees, with an additional half a million returning to Syria post the governmental transition in late 2024. As of April 2024, nearly 7.5 million Syrian children necessitated humanitarian aid, with around 2 million refugee children out of school and another 1.6 million at risk of educational disruption.
The catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in February 2023 exacerbated the plight of Syrian refugees, particularly in northwest Syria and southern Turkey, intensifying displacement and exacerbating food insecurity and malnutrition.
While Syrian refugees have dispersed across 130 countries globally, the majority seek sanctuary in nearby Middle Eastern nations. Turkey hosts the largest contingent of Syrian refugees, followed by Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt.
The conflict’s toll on Syrian children is profound. Around 7.5 million Syrian children require immediate humanitarian assistance, with millions forced to flee their homes, enduring the ravages of war from a tender age.
World Vision has been at the forefront of the humanitarian response, aiding over 1.2 million individuals from September 2024 to February 2025. Post the 2023 earthquake, World Vision initiated numerous projects, supporting nearly 1.8 million people across various critical sectors, including child protection, water, sanitation, livelihoods, health, and education.
Operating in the Middle East for nearly four decades, World Vision remains committed to ameliorating the lives of children and families in the region, championing sustainable development and swift disaster response.
You can contribute to supporting vulnerable Syrian children and families by offering prayers, donations, and educating yourself on the Syrian refugee crisis, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in their lives.
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