Emergencies in Syria Archives

Share the journey meal with refugees in Syria: challenges and rewards

26/07/2018 Advocacy, Blog, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies in Syria, Middle East & North Africa, Migration, Refugees by Ffion Dean

Blog by Sandra Awad, communications officer for Caritas Syria Caritas Internationalis recently invited us to organise an “encounter meal” in a community with migrants and/or refugees. It would be part of the Share the Journey campaign which was launched by Pope Francis in 2017 and is focused on providing spaces and opportunities to bring migrants/refugees ...

Syrian war enters 8th year

12/03/2018 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria, Middle East & North Africa, Syria by Patrick Nicholson

As the Syrian conflict enters its eighth year, it continues to have a devastating impact on millions of lives with nearly 12 million people in need of urgent relief. Caritas Syria is dealing with the crisis every day, supporting those suffering from continuing violence and offering life-saving assistance. Syria is now the largest displacement crisis ...

One year after battle for Aleppo

1/12/2017 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria, Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa, Syria by Patrick Nicholson

The battle for Aleppo began in mid-2012. Fighting ended with the government taking control of the whole of the once divided Syrian city in December, 2016. One year after the end of hostilities, families are rebuilding their lives.

Surviving Syria

7/06/2017 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria by Caritas Internationalis

By Fabrice Boule’ and Harriet Paterson. Photos by Alexandra Way/Caritas Switzerland Music drifts from the window of a crumbling building as night falls over the city of Homs. Nour Ghozam, aged 12, is singing as elder brother Rafi, 18, accompanies her on the piano. He is talented, he dreams of becoming a musician. She loves ...

Syria conference must invest in future for refugees

3/04/2017 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria, Europe, High-Level Meetings and Events, Peacebuilding by Caritas Internationalis

Caritas agencies call on western countries to do more to help fleeing Syrians, as more than five million people have been forced to cross borders and register as refugees in neighbouring countries. They warn that a Brussels Conference on Syria this week must prioritise mobilising funds for longer-term development for Syrian refugees. In a joint ...

Caritas helps vulnerable people suffering from cold winter

23/01/2017 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria, Europe, Greece, Migration, Minor migrants, Refugees, Serbia by Caritas Internationalis

Caritas in Serbia is helping vulnerable families by procuring firewood and stoves or paying their electric bills.

Frozen Europe increases risks for migrants

12/01/2017 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria, Europe, Greece, Hungary, Serbia by Caritas Internationalis

Caritas is providing what aid it can to migrants and refugees facing life-threatening conditions after snow and arctic cold blanketed Greece, Serbia and south-eastern Europe.

No water in Damascus hitting hard

7/01/2017 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria, Middle East & North Africa, Syria by Sandra Awad

The Syrian capital suffers from long electricity cuts and gas and oil shortages. People have no means of heating during these cold winter days. What makes the situation catastrophic however is a water crisis.

Warm clothes for Syria in winter

14/12/2016 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria, Middle East & North Africa, Syria by Sandra Awad

Winter in Syria can be harsh. The temperatures remain below zero for long stretches. Caritas gave vouchers to 500 families in Damascus for warm clothes and shoes for children.

Never Christmas in Syria

14/12/2016 Africa, Asia, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Syria, Europe, Latin America, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Oceania, Prayers and Reflections, Syria by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

Christmas 2016 message from Caritas Internationalis President, + Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle