Change of power in Syria: HEKS/EPER stands by the civilian population

Last weekend, after armed opposition groups captured Damascus, the long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia. HEKS/EPER has a Country Office in Syria and is determined to continue supporting the Syrian civilian population. Although there is hope for the future, it is currently more uncertain than ever.

The HEKS/EPER staff on the ground are in no danger. We are in regular contact with them. The situation is changing by the hour and remains difficult to assess, as many international actors are involved in the conflict. The hope for a better future for all Syrians is still very fragile and people are dependent on support right now. HEKS/EPER is determined to continue its humanitarian aid as quickly as possible.

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We are also in close contact with our church partner organisations, which have been helping vulnerable groups such as disadvantaged children and internally displaced persons for years. We continue to support these long-standing partners in providing emergency aid to the affected population within the scope of current possibilities. Measures include the distribution of food and water, psychosocial support for schoolchildren and free medical care.

Especially in these times of change – and after almost 14 years of civil war - the Syrian people are in urgent need of our support. Thank you very much for your donation.

The removal from power of long-standing Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad has raised hopes of a new beginning. However, the situation in Syria and the entire Middle East remains extremely volatile. The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is severely affecting the civilian population, and the resources currently available are insufficient to provide adequate support. We therefore rely on your donations to provide support to those in need in the region. We are grateful for every contribution and thank you for your support.

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6 December 2024 (Escalation in Syria: HEKS/EPER supports the civilian population in need)

After years of relative calm, the civil war in Syria has again gained in intensity. Since the middle of last week, armed opposition groups have made major territorial gains. The renewed escalation of violence has devastating consequences for the civilian population: Hundreds of thousands are fleeing and urgently require humanitarian aid such as shelter, food and water.

HEKS/EPER has a Country Office in Syria. In order to support the people who have been forced to flee their homes as a result of the current escalation, HEKS/EPER is planning to install and repair water and sanitation facilities in temporary shelters to prevent the outbreak of diseases. The installation of solar-powered lighting systems is intended to improve safety, especially at night.

Through church partner organizations, HEKS/EPER has been supporting vulnerable groups such as disadvantaged children and internally displaced persons in Syria for years. Currently, these partners are being supported as far as possible in providing emergency relief measures for the affected population. The planned measures include the distribution of food and water, psychosocial support for schoolchildren and free medical care.

Change of power in Syria: HEKS/EPER stands by the civilian population

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