Support Clean Water for Syrian Refugee Camps

Project Report:

Support Clean Water for Syrian IDPs Camps Overview

The Support Clean Water for Syrian IDPs Camps project aims to confront the critical shortage of clean and safe drinking water affecting displaced families living in camps across northern Syria. Limited access to potable water, combined with inadequate sanitation systems, has contributed to a rise in waterborne diseases and worsening health conditions among internally displaced persons (IDPs). The project prioritizes vulnerable groups, including widows, children, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities, who are disproportionately impacted by the ongoing water crisis.

Progress and Current Status

HDF continues its efforts to mobilize support and prepare for full implementation of the project. The initiative is designed to provide 100 water tanks, install water purification systems, and deliver regular clean-water supplies to camps across Idlib and Aleppo. Preparations also include the development of hygiene-awareness materials and coordination with local teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery once funding is secured.

Although fundraising is still ongoing, initial coordination with community representatives and camp management has helped identify priority locations and households that will be reached once the project begins.

Beneficiary Story

One of the families assessed during the needs-identification phase consists of six members who fled the Aleppo countryside due to the conflict. They currently live in a makeshift tent in northern Idlib, lacking essential services, including access to clean water.
The father is undergoing treatment for cancer, and the mother, who suffers from diabetes, works only part-time due to her caregiving responsibilities. Their children—exposed to extreme temperatures, poor nutrition, and contaminated water—are at constant risk of illness.
This family has been registered to receive a water tank and scheduled clean-water deliveries once project implementation begins. Access to clean water will significantly reduce their health risks and improve their daily living conditions.

Expected Impact

Once funded and implemented, the project is expected to achieve the following:

1. Improved Health Outcomes

Reducing cases of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, hepatitis A, and parasitic infections among IDPs through access to clean and safe drinking water.

2. Enhanced Quality of Life

Reliable and consistent access to potable water will help ease the burden on vulnerable households, especially female-headed families and those caring for chronically ill members.

3. Strengthened Community Awareness

Hygiene promotion sessions will help families adopt preventive practices, supporting long-term community health and reducing medical expenses caused by contaminated water.

Next Steps

HDF is actively working to secure the required donations to launch procurement and distribution activities. Once funding is received, the project will immediately move forward with purchasing water tanks, installing purification units, and scheduling water deliveries to the targeted camps.