Syria

Refugees outside the new arrivals tent after receiving different kinds of humanitarian assistance, including food parcels from WFP.(Copyright: WFP/Laure Chadraoui)

WFP Response To The Syrian Refugee Crisis

The conflict in Syria has led thousands of Syrians to flee seeking safety in neighbouring Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt. Food is one of their priority needs and WFP is responding with an operation to assist refugees in all five countries. If you want to know more about how WFP is helping Syrian refugees click here

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Conflict in Syria has forced millions of people to flee their homes, creating a humanitarian crisis in which food assistance is a top priority.

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The conflict in Syria continues to impact the humanitarian situation resulting in significant humanitarian needs.

Access to basic needs including food, water, electricity and medical supplies has been interrupted in areas witnessing armed activities. A growing number of main breadwinners have become unemployed and soaring food and fuel prices across the country have also exacerbated the situation. In response, WFP – in partnership with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) – is currently providing monthly food assistance to 1.7 million Syrians.

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