Throughout seven years, the Syrian nation has endured extreme and unspeakable humanitarian suffering- shelling and destruction, hunger and cold weather, displacement and siege, and much more. A war that took their homes, cities, and lives of the beloved. Forced to flee violence and unknowing where to go, their only goal was to preserve what left of their children.

The suffering was repeated in many Syrian cities and districts. The most recent was a forced deportation of Allepeans who have been suffering a tight siege for over four months and a relentless shelling for six months. The city’s vulnerable military situation posed hard challenges to assistance delivery; residents refused to leave homes to collect their shares from distribution sites because of the intensive shelling.

 The Financing Partner

Before it becomes late, Beyaz Eller rushed to collaborate with IICO (International Islamic Cooperation Organization) to implement life-saving projects in the area. Our efforts focused on provision of food and children needs, through distributing food baskets and childcare kits – formula milk and hygiene tools, as measure to prevent the spread of diseases, to alleviate the suffering, and to eliminate the vulnerability to food insecurity and health problems– to the best of our ability.

Where are we Active?

The project was implemented in Aleppo and its countryside. Distribution teams targeted beneficiaries in Al Sokkary, Al Qatergy, Jabal Bedro, Al-Ard Al-Hamra, and Karam Al Jabal districts. Information about the poorest households and types and priorities of need was sought through a field survey of the distribution areas. Accordingly, we estimated the relative needs to bread, baby formula, and hygiene supplies, and prepared reports on the number of displaced families and their locations.

Beneficiaries from the Project

The project addressed the basic needs of IDPs and their children. The number of beneficiaries from food baskets reached 1,500 families, and 3,700 families benefited from flour distribution throughout a month duration. Also, 1,500 families received hygiene kits, and 2,750 children received 11,000 cans of formula milk. Last but not the least, our teams distributed 222,000 bread bundles to the neediest households.

Effect

• The project assisted the besieged IDPs to overcome some financial difficulties and alleviated the economic burdens of war and siege.
• It alleviated some of the ongoing psychological pressures and realized stability by provision of food and hygiene needs.

It deepened affection and social bonds by promoting humanitarian support.