Syria Crisis - Protection and Livelihood Opportunities for Women and Youth 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 aims to provide up to 10 000 conflict affected persons with protection and livelihood opportunities. Project activities include: (1) non-formal education as well as outreach activities; (2) local leader and private sector engagement; (3) market driven vocational skills training; (4) business skills training; (5) provision of small business grants; (6) provision of paid internships and apprenticeships to women and youth; and (7) implementation of community groups and projects.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased viable economic opportunities for vulnerable women and youth; (2) vulnerable women and youth have increased resilience and well-being; and (3) vulnerable women and youth are empowered and have increased capacity to create a safe and protective enabling environment within their communities. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure.