Syria Crisis - Water Sanitation and Hygiene Assistance for Internally Displaced Persons - 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 48 600 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host community members with water sanitation and hygiene services (WASH). Project activities include: (1) the rehabilitation and adaptation of basic water infrastructure and facilities; (2) the adaptation of existing water systems and facilities to operate using solar power; (3) the provision of water trucking and installation of bulk water storage; (4) the establishment support and training of gender inclusive WASH management committees; and (5) the construction and rehabilitation of sanitation facilities.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to safe water supply for IDPs and host communities in particular women and girls; and (2) improved access to sanitation for IDPs and host communities in particular women and girls. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure.