Syria

Iraq's neighbor is overwhelmed by refugees — often the most vulnerable to begin with — fleeing the violence in their home country.

Photo: Jacob Colie/Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps was one of the first global relief-and-development agencies to receive permission from the Government of Syria to open an office inside the country to respond to the needs of Iraqi refugees. Initially we provided emergency food assistance and hygiene kits to needy families. Today our programme has evolved to provide computer training programmes for refugees and at-risk Syrian youth.

While Mercy Corps aims to increase the well-being of refugees and vulnerable Syrians, our programmes also aim to increase cooperation between Syria and the international community, particularly the United States.

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Syria Facts

Population: 19.7 million
Size: 87th largest country
Human Development Index rank: 105 (of 179)
Mercy Corps involvement dates to 2008
Primary work: Providing job skills and computer training for Iraqi refugees and vulnerable young Syrians, distributing food and hygiene kits.

Program Details

Mercy Corps is providing assistance to Iraqi refugees in Syria to promote their future well-being, whether they return to Iraq or are resettled elsewhere.

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