Syria Humanitarian Fund: “A small rock supporting a cliff”

The cash assistance provided through the Syria Humanitarian Fund makes the difference for many people who are struggling to survive because of Syria’s economy, which has forced more than 8 in 10 people below the poverty line.

The amount that each person receives through the project is 23 USD, and there are distribution rounds every two to four months.

“The cash assistance does help but it is also a drop in the ocean,” says a displaced person. “It’s like a small rock supporting a cliff. But I am grateful I am receiving this. Without this money, I wouldn’t know how to feed my family.”

The crisis in Syria, now in its 9th year has exacted a heavy toll on its people. Still, to this day, large-scale displacement is its defining feature. Half of Syria’s population had to relocate for safety, often multiple times. People’s resources are depleted, and in many cases, the level of deprivation has become chronic.

It is estimated that this year, 11.7 million people within Syria will need humanitarian assistance. The mandate of the Syria Humanitarian Fund is to meet the most pressing needs of people weakened by years of conflict and deprivation. The Fund identifies under-served sectors, particularly impacted by the conflict, and through the best placed implementing partners like UNRWA, brings relief directly to those who need it the most.

Original source: UNOCHA
Published on 08 July 2019