Syria Crisis - Medical Assistance and Capacity Building - 2017-2019

February 2017 - 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 a number of which are 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 the project aims to: (1) provide essential primary health care services; (2) support the provision of medicines and medical supplies; (3) support health facilities clinics and mobile health and (4) support the capacity building and training of the local partner organization.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to healthcare by conflict-affected people; and (2) strengthened institutional capacity of the local partner. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure.