Syria | Critical Humanitarian Needs in Northeast Syria: Key insights from the July 2024 Situation Overview
11 September 2024
The July 2024 Humanitarian Situation Overview of Northeast Syria (NES) presents a detailed assessment of the pressing needs and conditions faced by communities across Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Al-Hasakeh, and Deir-ez-Zor. Conducted by REACH and IMPACT Initiatives, this assessment reveals significant gaps in basic services and infrastructure, particularly affecting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities.
Key findings indicate that shelter conditions remain dire in Deir-ez-Zor, with 71% of communities reporting IDP households living in unfinished or abandoned shelters. The lack of privacy and poor insulation further exacerbates the harsh living conditions.
Electricity access is another critical concern, with 52% of communities citing it as a top priority need. However, only 2% of communities have received aid related to electricity, and 41% of households receive less than six hours of electricity per day on average.
In Raqqa, water access poses major challenges, with 76% of communities lacking treated drinking water. Additionally, 45% of communities reported that the water tasted or smelled bad, and 25% perceived the water to be unsafe, highlighting potential public health risks.
Access to healthcare remains difficult, with 81% of communities citing high healthcare costs and 76% reporting a lack of transportation as key barriers. Many rural areas also lack nearby health facilities, forcing residents to travel long distances for treatment.
This assessment highlights the need for an increased focus on infrastructure and services related interventions to address these gaps. Enhancing shelter, electricity, water, and healthcare services is essential to improve living conditions for vulnerable populations in NES.
For a detailed analysis and full report, click here.
