Projects
Water pumping stations are critical to the local communities and to the local farmers. It has been 10 years since the start of the conflict and many farmers and communities still do not have safe and reliable access to water for irrigation. In an effort to rectify this issue, the SRTF approved a W...
The agriculture sector remains one of the most affected and important sectors in Syria due to its strong relationship with the economy and livelihoods. In response to the ongoing need for this sector’s rehabilitation, the SRTF approved a new intervention, “Support to Livestock Farmers in Ar-Ra...
In response to the high need for healthcare services as a result of the devastation endured in the health sector, the SRTF approved this health intervention, “Provision of Primary and Specialised Medical Services in Deir Ez-Zor Governorate.” The SRTF’s support includes rehabilitation, equipm...
The rehabilitation of the electricity sector is one of the most critical issues to address after the conflict due to its direct and indirect impact on other sectors. In response to this urgent need, the SRTF approved the addition of the second phase of this intervention. This phase aims to revive ...
According the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an individual requires 275 grams of flour daily (8.25 kilograms every month) to satisfy their wheat needs. In light of this information and the success of the first three phases of the project, “Complementary Project for Enhancing Foo...
In continuing with the success of the first two phases of this intervention, “Home Gardens, Backyard Poultry kits, and Custom Home Repairs for Urban Households – Phase I” and “Home gardens, custom home repairs and cash-for-work opportunities in Raqqa - Phase II”, the third phase of this ...
The onset of conflict in Northern Aleppo caused severe damage to the area’s main energy sources and infrastructure which has led to a 75% loss in power generation capacity. The consequences of these damaged electrical facilities and installations include sporadic power, reliance on high-cost pri...
Since the conflict started in Syria, the utilities, including the water and sanitation infrastructure networks, have not received any maintenance. A considerable amount of damage has been caused to the infrastructure due to the growing population in Northern Aleppo due to internal displacement whi...
Following the success of the first phase of this intervention, “Mechanization and Training Centers for Agricultural Equipment in Ar-Raqqa – Phase I”, the second phase, “Mechanization and Training Centers for Agricultural Equipment in Ar-Raqqa – Phase II” will introduce technical adviso...
In a first of its kind initiative in the SRTF history, the Fund approved the establishment of a Revolving Credit Fund (RCF) that aims to support local business owners to work together to promote economic development in target communities throughout northeast Syria. In cooperation with Near East ...
In light of the success of the first two phases of the SRTF’s intervention, “Provisions of PHC Services and Clean Water Supply for Rural Communities”, the Fund introduced a third phase, “Extension for Medical Services in Rural Communities – Phase III” to ensure the continuity of health...
Agriculture remains a key part of the economy in northern Aleppo. The sector is a critical “safety net” for the communities, including internally displaced people (IDPs), who reside in several rural areas. However, due to the ongoing conflict, the agriculture sector in Syria has suffered from ...
Water pumping stations are critical for the livelihoods and economies of local communities and farmers in Deir Ez-Zor. These stations are the first step in transferring water from the Euphrates River into the local water supply, irrigation system, and septic systems.
This intervention will focu...
During the eight years of conflict, more than one-third of Syria’s infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged. The electrical infrastructure of urban areas of North East Syria has been seriously compromised during the conflict. Since 2011, effective electricity generation capacity has fall...
Amid growing local and international concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in North-Eastern Syria (NES), as well as fears of a possible second peak of the virus as predicted by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) launched a health intervention in Deir Ez-Zo...
The Coronavirus pandemic, known as COVID-19, is unprecedented in recent history and has spread rapidly; infecting millions of people causing the death of hundreds of thousands of people on a global scale. Many members of humanitarian and medical organizations are highly concerned about the infecti...
The surge in civilians in need of medical treatment for injuries caused by bombings, explosive remnants, or minefields such as burns and bone injuries required immediate medical attention however, the injured civilians are taken to remote areas to receive the necessary medical treatment, due to th...
Following large waves of internally displaced people (IDPs) to northern Aleppo in the last two months, there was a dire need to support bread availability in the area.
To address these needs, the SRTF approved the third phase of its "Complementary Project for Enhancing Food Security in the Nor...
For years, many of Ar-Raqqa residents depended on fishing in the Euphrates and fish farming as one source of their livelihoods in addition to agriculture and livestock breeding. However, due to the conflict and recent influx of displaced families and returnees to Ar-Raqqa, vital sectors suffered...
Agriculture has always been a prominent sector in Deir ez-Zor supporting the economy with the production of crops such as wheat, cotton, sesame, and vegetables. And prior to the war, agricultural cooperatives played a prominent role in supporting the availability of fertilizers, pesticides, fungic...
The conflict in Ar-Raqqa left a devastating impact on infrastructures across all vital services, including electricity. With the absence of electrical supplies, living standards have decreased immensely for communities living in the northeast of Syria, forcing them to live in harsh conditions. One...
The SRTF has been working relentlessly to revive the agricultural sector in Ar-Raqqa Governorate to restore it to pre-conflict activity levels -after years of skirmishes. To that end, the SRTF intervened through the implementation of three phases of the project: "Agricultural Support to Farmers in...
Deir ez-Zor Governorate suffered extensive destruction as a result of the conflict and during the liberation from Daesh. There was a need for immediate action to carry out solid waste management services to collect the rubble of construction materials scattered around heavily inhabited areas in th...
The project targets an area in Northern Aleppo populated with around 54,500, of whom about 42,000 are indigenous inhabitants; most of which work in agriculture mainly in the cultivation of potatoes and garlic.
As of today, there are around 3,000 potato growers in the targeted area and its surro...
During the conflict, the northern and eastern Aleppo countryside experienced intensive battles; these battles have directly affected public infrastructures such as hospitals, schools, and roads, which have been completely or partially destroyed. Moreover, many private properties such as buildings, shops, and markets were also destroyed and a large number of residents of this area have been displaced. Recently, due to relative stability, an improved security situation, and forced displacement of the population from other parts of Syria, thousands of families have returned or have been displaced...