Syria

19 February 2014

SARC supporting families torn apart by violence in Syria

Two girls undertook the perilous journey out of a city under siege.
Aid and evacuation operations reach communities in Yarmouk camp and Homs
10 February 2014

Aid and evacuation operations reach communities in Yarmouk camp and Homs

The offices at the headquarters of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) have been a hive of activity over recent days as volunteers prepare for a number of vital missions.
Syrian displaced living on the edge
31 January 2014

Syrian displaced living on the edge

In this part of the world – about 10km from Adra city, in al-Duwair area – a small camp has became a home for 2,450 people, around 500 families, after their displacement from Adra city.
Syria: Concern for civilians forced to flee their homes in Adra
27 January 2014

Syria: Concern for civilians forced to flee their homes in Adra

The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) remains deeply concerned about the plight of Adra residents displaced due to fighting in the area.
Humanity is fundamental for health volunteers in Syria
6 January 2014

Humanity is fundamental for health volunteers in Syria

Volunteers in Syria are providing first aid and other health support in the most challenging circumstances.
Polio vaccination campaign continues through Syrian snow storms
23 December 2013

Polio vaccination campaign continues through Syrian snow storms

Ten SARC volunteers began a two day operation on the 14 December to the hot areas of Deir Ezzor – besieged for 18 months – and reached most of the children with polio vaccines.
Campaign to protect thousands of children from polio in Syria
27 November 2013

Campaign to protect thousands of children from polio in Syria

A paper sent from the school to Naya’s mother says: “Just to be informed that next week we will vaccinate your child for Polio.”
Helping to plug the medicine gap in Syria
1 November 2013

Helping to plug the medicine gap in Syria

Paying for medicines and medical treatment has become one of the most difficult issues that Syrians face since the crisis began. The Syrian Arab Red Crescent is trying to ease the situation, with the support of the IFRC.
Psychosocial support in Syria: helping young and old alike
25 October 2013

SARC providing psychosocial support across the generations

When you enter the Red Crescent’s centre for psychosocial support in Damascus, you’re in for a surprise.
The long journey of a Syrian food parcel
7 October 2013

The long journey of a Syrian food parcel

The food parcels have already made a long journey. When funding becomes available, the lengthy procedure starts with a request from Syria. The main challenge is the gap between the massive needs on the ground and the limited funding available.
Supporting children in Syria to return to school
2 October 2013

Supporting children in Syria to return to school

The story of a disrupted education is a common one, but parents in Syria know the value of education for their children’s future. The Netherlands Red Cross has donated 2,464 school kits to the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and they have just reached Syria.
Medicine, understanding and an opportunity to play
26 September 2013

Medicine, understanding and an opportunity to play

20km from Damascus, a mobile health unit is proving to be a lifeline for those displaced by violence.
Syria: Portrait of a volunteer
23 September 2013

Syria: Portrait of a volunteer

Abeer Rifaee is a bold 30-year-old Syrian, who joined the Syrian Arab Red Crescent 18 months ago, at a time when humanitarian work requires volunteers like Abeer to show immeasurable strength and courage.
First-aid trainers needed in Syria
12 September 2013

First-aid trainers needed in Syria

Choosing the right words and body language to use in a critical situation are highly important to first aiders. These skills, along with standard first-aid training, were being taught to Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers.
Sharing memories of a fallen volunteer with his family in Syria
16 August 2013

Sharing memories of a fallen volunteer with his family in Syria

Kareem Jabour was a Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer who joined the Red Crescent in 2008. He lost his life eight months ago in Jaramana, while he was trying to move people injured in car bomb to hospital.
In pictures - Polio campaign in Syria

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