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Syria

Multifaith Alliance has been dedicated to alleviating the suffering of displaced Syrian communities through humanitarian aid and targeted health and clean water projects since 2016.

16.7M+

Syrians require humanitarian assistance, with 7.2 million internally displaced.

Source: WHO

Over 90%

Syrians live in poverty, and 12 million are food insecure.

Source: UNICEF

Over 40%

Of hospitals and health facilities are not functioning or only partially functioning.

Source: UNICEF

Humanitarian Aid

MFA has delivered nearly $500 million of aid to displaced communities in and around Syria. These shipments include essential items such as food, clothing, shelter, medicines, medical supplies and equipment, hygiene kits, and water filtration systems.

Distribution & Impact

  • More than $425 million worth of medicine and medical equipment
  • Nearly $10 million worth of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) support
  • Over $3 million worth of non-food items
  • Nearly $5 million worth of food items

These efforts have served over 2.5 million households and supported numerous hospitals, medical facilities, and refugee & internally displaced people (IDP) camps across the region.

MFA procures and distributes in-demand, high-quality medicines that are provided at no cost to patients. We are a major supplier of cancer medications as well as halal-certified prenatal vitamins (multiple micronutrient supplements) throughout Syria.

Aid distribution process

Projects

MFA has implemented healthcare and clean water projects throughout northern Syria, aiming to restore dignity, resilience, and stability to displaced communities. We have operated our primary healthcare center in Northeast Syria since 2021.

Healthcare projects
Water projects
Community support
Education initiatives

Emergency Response Initiatives

2023 Earthquakes

Hot meals, diagnostic imaging to trauma patients, and immediate mobilization of emergency supplies were provided throughout Northwest Syria

COVID-19 Pandemic

Swift and ongoing shipments of high-demand items including infrared thermometers, ventilators, hand sanitizer, soap and PPE

Emergency Displacement

1,400 tents provided shelter shelters to 7,000 people displaced by aerial bombardments in Northwest Syria

Besieged Southern Syria

Coordination of emergency cross-border support, establishing a maternity hospital and rebuilding bakery

What's Next?

Following the collapse of the Assad regime, millions of displaced Syrians are eager to return home and begin rebuilding their communities. We are evaluating how we can best support returnees in their rehabilitation efforts.

Get Involved

Your support is crucial in sustaining and expanding these efforts. Join MFA's mission to bolster their resilience and make a tangible difference in the lives of Syrians in need.

Featured Videos

Watch these videos to learn more about the situation in Syria and our ongoing efforts.

Syria Humanitarian Crisis

Learn about the ongoing humanitarian situation in Syria and how MFA is responding.

MFA's Work in Syria

See how MFA is making a difference in the lives of Syrian people through various initiatives.

Syrian Refugee Stories

Hear the personal stories of Syrian refugees and how they've been impacted by the crisis.