Enhancing the protection, resilience and dignity of communities affected by conflict in Northeast Syria (NES).

THE ISSUE

Years of conflict in Northeast Syria have left thousands displaced, especially in Deir-ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa. Internally displaced persons (IDPs), particularly women and girls, face difficult living conditions, lack of income, exposure to explosive hazards, and increased risks of gender-based violence and exploitation. Children lack psychosocial support, and youth have limited access to livelihood opportunities

The project supports IDPs in Deir-ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa governorates to access protection services that prevent, reduce, and respond to their needs. It also supports them with income-generating activities that match local market demands. This improves their ability to meet basic needs and live in safer, more dignified conditions, strengthening both personal and community resilience. In addition, the project makes communities safer by raising awareness of the dangers of explosive ordnance and encouraging safe behavior.

THE PROJECT

This project provides a multi-sectoral response to protection and recovery needs in Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor. In Kisreh, Deir-ez-Zor, DCA’s national partner Amal is delivering child protection services via a dedicated centre. To meet the livelihoods needs, Amal also provides and create income-generating opportunities through market-driven technical and vocational training. In Ar-Raqqa, DCA is implementing mobile and semi-static protection services for IDPs in informal settlements (IS) and providing market-driven technical and vocational training along with Community-based resilience plans (CBRP) being developed by community groups and funded through group cash transfers by DCA to address local needs in shelter, food security, and safety in Shlash IS. Additionally, DCA’s national partner Roj Mine Control Organization (RMCO) is delivering explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) in both Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor to 8,500 people and training 70 community focal points to spread safety messages with peers and in their sphere of influence beyond the project duration.

THE CHANGE

By the end of the project, over 11,000 conflict-affected individuals will have improved access to protection services, safer environments, and better livelihoods. Psychosocial support and recreational activities will enhance wellbeing, especially among children. Trained women and men will enter the workforce with market-relevant skills, increasing household income. Community-led resilience plans will improve local infrastructure and services. Finally, risk awareness sessions and trained community focal points will reduce deaths and injuries caused by explosive hazards, securing safer communities.

IMPACT

2,225 people benefit from psychosocial and awareness activities

168 individuals receive case management services

90 persons complete vocational training.

7 community-led resilience projects support 3,050 individuals

8,500 community members reached through delivering explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) messaging

70 community focal points trained to disseminate safety messages.

Risk Education session for internally displaced people in collective cernters, delivered by DCA national partner RMCO

PARTNERS

Amal Organization for Relief and Development, Amal is a Syrian non-governmental, non-profit organization founded with the aim of providing lifesaving assistance and services to the most vulnerable groups, strengthening their resilience, and advocating for their fundamental rights, as well as providing recovery programs to war torn societies.

Roj Mine Control Organization (RMCO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian demining and risk education in North and East Syria. It’s the only local demining organization which works over North and East Syria since it was founded in late 2016. RMCO aims to ensure safe, sustainable environments for communities affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).