"Rebuilding Lives Through Food Relief in Syria

Project Report: Rebuilding Lives Through Food Relief in Syria

Project Summary

Since the escalation of hostilities on November 28, nearly one million people have been internally displaced across Syria, including over 155,000 individuals experiencing secondary displacement. Women and children represent the majority of those affected, with women and girls comprising almost 50% of the displaced population. Aleppo Governorate remains the most severely impacted, followed by Hama and Homs, where food insecurity continues to worsen.

This project was designed to respond to the urgent humanitarian need by providing essential food assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees, particularly in Aleppo Governorate, where food shortages, non-functioning bakeries, and limited access to basic supplies have left families struggling to survive.

Current Status of the Project

At this stage, the project has not yet started implementation, as no donations have been received toward the $20,000 fundraising target. The absence of funding has prevented the initiation of procurement, food basket preparation, and distribution activities.

Despite this challenge, the need for the project remains critical. Food insecurity continues to affect children, women—especially pregnant and lactating women, and elderly individuals, placing them at increased risk of malnutrition and poor health outcomes.

Preparedness and Readiness

Although implementation has not yet begun, Ufuk Horizon remains fully prepared to launch the project immediately once funding is secured. Preliminary planning has been completed, including:

• Identification of priority locations and vulnerable groups
• Development of distribution plans and monitoring tools
• Coordination with local teams to ensure rapid and transparent implementation
• All operational systems are in place to ensure accountability, effectiveness, and timely delivery of assistance once resources become available.

Expected Impact

Once funded and implemented, the project is expected to:

• Provide life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable IDPs and returnees
• Reduce hunger and malnutrition among children and women
• Alleviate financial stress on displaced families
• Strengthen community resilience and support recovery efforts

Conclusion

While no activities have been implemented to date due to funding constraints, the humanitarian need remains urgent. We are grateful for GlobalGiving’s continued support and platform, which enables us to raise awareness and seek the partnerships needed to bring this critical project to life.

Overview

Since November 28, the escalation of hostilities in Syria has displaced approximately one million people internally, including 155,000 individuals experiencing secondary displacement. Women and children constitute the majority of those displaced, with nearly 50% being women and girls. The most affected areas include Aleppo (542,600 displaced persons), Hama (347,100), and Homs (26,000).

Challenges

Syrian internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees face severe food insecurity exacerbated by ongoing displacement and instability. The continuous movement disrupts their ability to establish stable livelihoods. Among the displaced, vulnerable families, marginalized groups, including children, women, girls, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), face significant challenges in meeting basic food needs. These hardships result in increased hunger and financial stress, underscoring the need for immediate and targeted food assistance interventions.

Proposed Solution

Ufuk Horizon aims to address food insecurity through a comprehensive assistance program targeting the most vulnerable IDPs and returnees in affected regions. The program involves distributing bread, ready-to-eat rations, and food baskets designed to provide essential daily caloric requirements (2,100 kcal). Each basket will contain carefully selected items to meet basic dietary needs.

The project ensures transparency and accountability through detailed record-keeping and media documentation at every stage. This approach guarantees that assistance reaches those in greatest need while maintaining operational integrity.

Status Update

We regret to inform that the implementation of this project has not yet commenced due to the lack of required donations and funding. We are actively reaching out to donors and partners to secure the necessary resources to launch the project. Once funding is secured, we will promptly proceed with the procurement of food items, packing, and systematic distribution to the targeted areas.

Call to Action

We urge donors and partners to support this critical initiative. With your contributions, we can begin addressing the urgent food needs of displaced families and returnees, providing immediate relief and fostering resilience.

Conclusion

While the project is currently on hold, Ufuk Horizon remains committed to supporting Syria's most vulnerable populations. We are hopeful that with the collective support of donors and stakeholders, we will soon be able to implement this life-saving program and help rebuild lives with dignity and hope.