Project Overview

• Project Name: ICRC Economic Security Programme in Syrian Arab Republic
• Timeline: 2016
• Location: Syria (multiple governorates)
• Partner Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• Context: Severe humanitarian crisis during Syrian conflict
• Focus: Emergency response, food security, healthcare, water infrastructure

Crisis Context (2016)

Humanitarian Crisis Background

• Situation: Severe humanitarian crisis in Syrian Arab Republic
• Conflict Impact: Widespread destruction of infrastructure and services
• Population Needs: Urgent requirements for food, healthcare, water, shelter
• Access Challenges: Many areas difficult to reach for humanitarian organizations

ICRC Operational Advantage

• Mandate: Neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian organization
• Access: Ability to reach hard-to-reach areas and conflict-affected communities
• Coverage: Operating where other organizations faced restrictions
• Positioning: Direct access to most vulnerable populations

Program Components

1. Food Assistance Programme

• Bread Distribution: 13 million bread packs distributed
• Bread Beneficiaries: Over 200,000 people
• Geographic Coverage: Aleppo, Damascus, Deir Ezzor, Homs, Rural Damascus
• General Food Assistance: 10 million people received food aid
• Objective: Address food insecurity and prevent malnutrition

2. Essential Household Items Distribution

• Total Beneficiaries: 2.1 million people
• Items Distributed:
  • Hygiene kits
  • Towels
  • Mattresses
  • Blankets
  • Other essential household items
• Purpose: Meet basic survival needs of displaced and affected families

3. Healthcare Support Programme

• Patients Treated: 1.4 million sick or wounded people received healthcare
• Medical Supply Distribution: Essential medicines delivered to health facilities
• Infrastructure Support: Ensuring hospitals and specialized treatment centers remained functional
• Resource Management: Addressing critical shortages in medical facilities

4. Water and Engineering Projects

• Total Beneficiaries: 15 million people (by end of 2016)
• Infrastructure Focus: Rehabilitation of water infrastructure
• Services Provided:
  • Safe drinking water access restoration
  • Agricultural irrigation support for farmers
  • Water system rehabilitation
• Capacity Building: Support for local water authorities
• Sustainability: Long-term maintenance and operation support

Geographic Coverage

Primary Governorates Served

• Aleppo: Bread distribution and comprehensive services
• Damascus: Food assistance and multi-sector support
• Deir Ezzor: Emergency food distributions
• Homs: Bread and essential item distributions
• Rural Damascus: Food assistance coverage

Service Delivery Areas

• Urban Centers: Major Syrian cities and metropolitan areas
• Rural Areas: Agricultural communities and displaced populations
• Hard-to-Reach Locations: Areas with limited humanitarian access
• Conflict Zones: Active conflict areas requiring neutral humanitarian presence

Beneficiary Demographics

Total Population Served

• Food Recipients: 10 million people (general food assistance)
• Bread Recipients: 200,000+ people (13 million bread packs)
• Household Items: 2.1 million people
• Healthcare: 1.4 million patients treated
• Water Services: 15 million people

Population Categories

• Internally Displaced Persons: Families forced to flee their homes
• Host Communities: Local populations supporting displaced persons
• Conflict-Affected Residents: People remaining in conflict areas
• Vulnerable Households: Families with limited resources and access

Implementation Strategy

Multi-Sector Approach

• Food Security: Large-scale food distribution and bread programs
• Healthcare: Medical facility support and patient treatment
• WASH: Water infrastructure rehabilitation and service restoration
• Basic Needs: Essential household item distributions

Operational Model

• Direct Service Delivery: ICRC teams providing direct assistance
• Infrastructure Support: Rehabilitation of critical facilities
• Capacity Building: Training and support for local authorities
• Sustainability Focus: Long-term system strengthening

Funding and Partnership

Ead Samawi Foundation Role

• Support Year: 2016
• Function: Financial backing for ICRC Economic Security Programme
• Representative: Majed Samawi (project spokesperson)
• Impact: Enabled expansion of emergency response operations

Implementing Partner

• Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• Mandate: Humanitarian assistance in conflict zones
• Expertise: Multi-sector emergency response and infrastructure rehabilitation
• Operational Capacity: Large-scale humanitarian programming

Project Impact

Food Security Outcomes

• Scale: 10 million people received food assistance
• Specialized Distribution: 13 million bread packs to 200,000+ people
• Geographic Reach: Five major governorates covered
• Malnutrition Prevention: Critical nutritional support during crisis

Healthcare Impact

• Patient Care: 1.4 million sick and wounded people treated
• System Support: Healthcare facilities maintained operational capacity
• Medical Supplies: Essential medicines delivered to health facilities
• Service Continuity: Hospitals and treatment centers kept functioning

Water and Sanitation Results

• Population Served: 15 million people benefited from water projects
• Infrastructure: Water systems rehabilitated and restored
• Agricultural Support: Irrigation systems repaired for food production
• Public Health: Safe drinking water access restored

Essential Needs Support

• Household Assistance: 2.1 million people received essential items
• Dignity Maintenance: Basic household needs met during displacement
• Survival Support: Critical items for families who lost possessions

Long-term Impact

Infrastructure Rehabilitation

• Water Systems: Sustainable repair and rehabilitation of water infrastructure
• Healthcare Facilities: Maintained medical service delivery capacity
• Community Services: Restored access to essential services
• Agricultural Support: Irrigation systems supporting food production

Capacity Building

• Local Authorities: Training and support for water authorities
• Sustainability: Long-term maintenance capabilities developed
• System Strengthening: Enhanced local capacity for service delivery
• Community Resilience: Improved ability to withstand future shocks

Timeline and Scale

2016 Implementation

• Duration: Full year programming in 2016
• Scale: Multi-million beneficiary programming across multiple sectors
• Geographic Scope: Five major Syrian governorates
• Service Integration: Simultaneous food, health, water, and household support

This project represents one of the largest humanitarian responses in Syria during 2016, providing comprehensive multi-sector assistance to millions of conflict-affected people across multiple governorates through food security, healthcare, water infrastructure, and essential household support programs.