LONDON: Civilians across Syria say the country’s recovery risks stalling without greater international support, warning that the lack of jobs, essential services and economic opportunities is pushing communities to the brink, according to new research.
The report, “Civilian Perspectives on Humanitarian Needs and Recovery Priorities,” published by humanitarian organization Action For Humanity,
highlights widespread concern that progress towards recovery could falter unless urgent steps are taken to rebuild livelihoods, restore basic services and support locally driven recovery efforts.
Based on interviews and focus group discussions with civilians across eight governorates — Aleppo, Idlib, Homs, Hama, Daraa, Damascus, Tartous and Sweida — the research captures the experiences of men, women, young people and displaced families navigating the country’s fragile post-conflict landscape.
As Syrians mark 15 years since the start of the Syrian Revolution on March 15, 2011, the findings depict a population exhausted by years of conflict, economic collapse and the breakdown of essential infrastructure.
