Syria

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

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.

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.

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.

Jun

2023

Refugee crisis explained

We answer your questions about the global refugee crisis and explain how CAFOD is responding.

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.

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.