Syria Crisis - Support to Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon - Handicap International Canada 2013

September 2013 - The humanitarian situation in Syria has rapidly deteriorated over the past year as a result of the civil war in the country. The United Nations estimates that 100 000 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands more wounded due to the violence. Within Syria some 6.8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance 4.25 million of whom are internally displaced. In addition more than 2 million Syrian refugees are living in host countries in the region. By the end of 2013 the United Nations estimates that 10 million people in Syria will need humanitarian assistance and a further 3.55 million refugees from Syria will have fled to host countries where resources are increasingly overstretched by the influx of people needing assistance. With DFATD’s support Handicap International Canada is addressing the emergency needs of 18 220 vulnerable Syrian refugees and their families (90 000 beneficiaries) in Jordan and Lebanon. This project assists people with injuries disabilities and chronic medical conditions as well as elderly and isolated individuals who face extra barriers when accessing humanitarian assistance and are at greater risk of exploitation.

The expected results for this project include: Improved access to psychosocial support for up to 90 000 vulnerable individuals and their families; Improved access to basic items such as food shelter materials blankets and hygiene kits for up to 90 000 vulnerable individuals; and improved ability of up to 18 200 individuals with injuries or disabilities to avoid further physical complications and gain independence. The expected intermediate outcome is reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people especially women and children.