Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Provides Humanitarian Hope for Over Two Decades in Syria

Since 2004, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) has been Providing Hope in Syria through Various Humanitarian Efforts

SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) has been a beacon of humanitarian support in Syria since 2004, helping those affected by one of the worst crises in modern history. With the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011, LIFE has played a vital role in alleviating the suffering of millions by providing food, healthcare, education, clean water, and emergency relief.

According to the latest United Nations estimates, over 16.7 million people in Syria are in need of humanitarian assistance—a 9% increase from the previous year—due to the ongoing conflict. The prolonged war has decimated the country's infrastructure, leaving its people vulnerable to severe poverty, lack of access to education, and a dire shortage of health and water resources. Thousands of schools, hospitals, roads, and bridges have been destroyed, further complicating the situation.

“Since 2004, LIFE has been a steadfast partner in providing support and relief in Syria. Our efforts have evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of the Syrian people,” Vicki Robb, National/International Programs Director of LIFE. “Despite the challenges, we continue to offer food aid, winter relief, access to education, and healthcare services, providing hope to those who need it most.”

Recently, LIFE provided essential food aid to over 3,500 beneficiaries in the Tartus region, offering food baskets that helped alleviate food insecurity for many families. This is just one example of LIFE's ongoing mission to assist communities struggling with the effects of conflict.

In addition to providing emergency relief, LIFE has made significant investments in education in Syria. With the destruction of thousands of schools, more than 2.4 million children have been left without access to education, putting them at risk of exploitation through child labor, child marriage, trafficking, and recruitment by armed groups. LIFE has focused on supporting higher education institutions, such as Gaziantep University and Aleppo University, by offering scholarships, providing financial grants to schools, and developing vocational education and training (TVET) programs. Through these efforts, LIFE aims to equip young Syrians with the skills they need to build a brighter future and help reconstruct their country.

“Our support in the education sector is crucial not just for the children of Syria, but for the long-term future of the country,” said Dr. Hany Saqr, CEO of LIFE. “By providing quality education and vocational training, we hope to empower the next generation to lead Syria into a period of recovery and rebuilding.”

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian relief to communities in need around the world. Since its inception in 1992, LIFE has worked to alleviate poverty, improve education, provide healthcare, and offer emergency relief in countries impacted by conflict, natural disasters, and poverty.

Hala Sanyurah
Life for Relief and Development
hsanyurah@lifeusa.org
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