03
Jun
2024
Syrians left with lowest funding as crisis hits 13-year peak
Funding pledged at Brussels VIII Conference to support Syria and the region falls short of the growing humanitarian needs in Syria, warned over 100 aid agencies.
Destruction of homes from conflict in Aleppo, Syria, February 2024
The civil war in Syria has lasted 13 years, devastating lives and forcing millions to flee to refugee camps. CAFOD is still reaching the most vulnerable people, ensuring they have emergency food, water and safe places to stay.
Why CAFOD works in Syria
The civil war in Syria means that millions of people are vulnerable.
Widespread shelling has destroyed whole cities, meaning millions have fled to overcrowded camps, where there is poor access to healthcare and clean water.
Now, in the aftermath of the earthquake, Syrians are coping with another disaster on top of the destruction and enormous need caused by twelve years of conflict.
News about our work in Syria
01
Mar
2024
Syria crisis update: 13 years of a forgotten war
Although the war in Syria is not making the headlines, it has not ended. It has left 90% of Syrians in poverty and in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
05
Feb
2024
Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: An update on our response one year on
Your donations to our Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal have enabled local partners to respond quickly and reach thousands of people with emergency assistance and the tools to start rebuilding their lives.
19
Aug
2023
World Humanitarian Day: Responding to emergencies on your behalf
Saturday 19 August marks World Humanitarian Day, an international day which honours humanitarian workers and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.
31
May
2023
Refugee crisis explained
We answer your questions about the global refugee crisis and explain how CAFOD is responding.
07
Jul
2021
Stories from Syria: “We had to leave or else we would have died”
Families made homeless by the ongoing war in Syria share their stories with us.
23
Feb
2018
Ceasefire urgently needed in Eastern Ghouta
Over 400,000 people are trapped in besieged neighbourhoods in Eastern Ghouta. CAFOD expresses its outrage over intensified fighting in Syria and supports calls for a ceasefire so that civilians can be reached.
How can I respond to the crisis in Syria?
Syria Crisis Appeal
You can provide vital emergency aid to vulnerable families both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries.
Prayers of intercession for Syria
Please join us in praying for peace in Syria with these prayers of intercession.