Syria Crisis - Rehabilitation and Inclusive Access for Conflict-Affected Populations - 2017-2019

December 2016 - The humanitarian situation in Syria continues to deteriorate as a result of the civil war in the country. An estimated 13.5 million people continue to be in need of humanitarian assistance 6.1 million of which are displaced internally by violence and 975 080 located in besieged communities according to the United Nations. Repeated and deliberate attacks on humanitarian and medical workers continue to plague the conflict adding to the vulnerability of millions of people particularly women and children who are affected by the conflict and struggle for access to the most basic services. With GAC’s support this project provides rehabilitation and access services to up to 29 400 beneficiaries. Project activities include: (1) assessment rehabilitation and provision of services to people with injuries; (2) provision of rehabilitation equipment and materials to partners and other health structures; (3) provision of training technical support and coaching to partners and other health structures; and (4) provision of awareness sessions and training on inclusiveness.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) rehabilitation services provided to people with injuries and/or disabilities and their caregivers; and (2) improve inclusiveness of services of humanitarian actors and service providers responding to the needs of the most vulnerable; The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure.