Donate to the Syria Crisis Appeal
You can provide vital emergency aid to vulnerable families both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries.
After 13 years of conflict in Syria, millions of people don't have a safe place to live, enough to eat, or a way to earn a living.
With your support, we can continue to reach the most vulnerable, ensuring they have essentials like emergency food, water and shelter.
What is happening in Syria?
The situation for Syrians continues to be desperate, with over 7 million people displaced inside the country.
Many displaced people live in makeshift shelters, derelict buildings, or even in the open air. Many of the children are dealing with trauma having witnessed the loss of loved ones and the destruction of their homes.
Before the latest surge in violence in December 2024, 16.7 million Syrians already required humanitarian assistance. More civilians have been killed or injured during the recent escalation.
Please donate to our Syria Crisis Appeal to support our partners who are responding to the needs of the communities impacted by the conflict.
What are the urgent needs of the Syrian people?
In Syria, 90% of people are experiencing poverty, and about 15.3 million people don’t have regular access to food and need urgent assistance.
With millions of Syrians dealing with the conflict and the aftermath of the 2023 earthquake, they desperately need support right now. We continue to provide food, shelter, blankets, warm clothes and other essentials.
Families are suffering from loss of income as people are unable to work, leading to an increase in hunger as people struggle to afford food. Many vulnerable people - often women and children - are more at risk, including of exploitation.
Recent escalating violence in Syria has displaced hundreds of thousands of people across the country, severely affecting shelter, food security, healthcare and access to education.
Donate now
“It is important to support local partners. They are front-line agencies who have been working in Syria for over a decade and they know how best to respond to need.”
How will my donation help?
Preparation for distribution of food and other essentials to vulnerable people affected by the 2023 earthquake
How will my donation help?
CAFOD’s partners have been working in Syria throughout this crisis, supporting those who are suffering from the effects of the ongoing conflict.
Thanks to the compassion and generosity of Catholics across England and Wales, our partners continue to provide vital emergency aid to vulnerable families both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries.
Your donation will help local experts in Syria and neighbouring countries to keep providing:
humanitarian assistance like food, water and hygiene items
shelter and clothing
healthcare
education
counselling and group therapy
work opportunities
What can I do to help?
Prayers of intercession for Syria
Please join us in praying for peace in Syria with these prayers of intercession.
Turkey-Syria Earthquake
Thank you to everyone who supported our Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal. Your donations have enabled our local partners to respond quickly and reach thousands of people with emergency assistance and the tools to start rebuilding their lives.
The devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake in February 2023 worsened an already dire situation in Syria, destroying the homes of 300,000 people, killing at least 5,900 people, injuring more than 12,000, damaging 10,000 buildings, and plunging the country further into crisis.