Syria Crisis - Multisector Lifesaving Response for Conflict Affected Communities - 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 up to 397 000 conflict affected persons with health protection and water and sanitation services. Project activities include: (1) provision of maternal newborn and child health services (MNCH); (2) training hospital staff on evidence-based MNCH and sexual and reproductive health interventions; (3) supporting Women Adolescent and Young Child Centers ; (4) maintenance and rehabilitation of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities; and (5) establishment and running of Child and Youth Friendly Spaces.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to essential quality maternal newborn and child health services; (2) increased access for women girls boys and men to clean safe drinking water and improved sanitation; and (3) increased access to emergency child protection interventions and services for women girls boys and men. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure.