Project Overview

• Project Name: Too Big to Fail (TbtF) Water Project
• Location: Syria
• Timeline: 2023-2024 (Ead Samawi Foundation support period)
• Project Start: Urgent stabilization measures began in 2022
• Partner Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• Target Completion: Services for 12 million people by 2026

Crisis Context

Syria’s Water Infrastructure Crisis

• Cause: Years of armed conflict devastated critical infrastructure
• Primary Risk: Seven key water facilities serving millions at risk of collapse
• Consequence: Entire communities facing loss of access to safe water
• Urgency: Without intervention, total breakdown of essential water services

Population Impact

• Current Beneficiaries: Millions of Syrians dependent on these facilities
• Projected Beneficiaries: 12 million people by 2026
• Geographic Coverage: Major Syrian cities and surrounding areas

Project Scope

Critical Water Facilities (7 Total)

1. Al Khafsa Water Treatment Plant
   • Service Area: Aleppo and surrounding areas
   • Status: Comprehensive technical assessment completed
2. Additional Stations (5)
   • Homs water facility
   • Lattakia/Tartus water facility
   • Hama water facility
   • Damascus water facility
   • Daraa water facility

Technical Assessments

• Completed: Al Khafsa water treatment plant (Aleppo region)
• Status: Five additional stations assessed
• Focus: Technical evaluation of infrastructure condition and stabilization needs

Implementation Strategy

ICRC Approach

• Role: Neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian actor
• Partnerships: Collaboration with local authorities and partners
• Expertise: Water engineering specialization
• Methodology: Prevent total breakdown through stabilization measures

Project Phases

1. Assessment Phase: Comprehensive technical evaluations of all seven facilities
2. Stabilization Phase: Urgent measures to prevent infrastructure collapse (ongoing since 2022)
3. Service Delivery: Maintain operational water services
4. Resilience Building: Ensure long-term service sustainability

Project Objectives

Primary Goals

• Infrastructure Stabilization: Prevent collapse of seven largest critical water facilities
• Service Continuity: Maintain water production and delivery services
• Population Protection: Shield communities from humanitarian consequences of infrastructure failure
• Risk Mitigation: Prevent further deterioration of water systems

Long-term Vision

• Timeline: Full service restoration by 2026
• Beneficiaries: 12 million people served
• Sustainability: Resilient water infrastructure resistant to future shocks

Geographic Coverage

Major Cities Served

• Aleppo: Al Khafsa water treatment plant coverage area
• Homs: Dedicated water facility
• Lattakia/Tartus: Combined service area facility
• Hama: Regional water facility
• Damascus: Capital city water facility
• Daraa: Southern region water facility

Service Areas

• Urban centers and surrounding rural areas
• Multiple governorates across Syria
• Strategic locations serving dense population concentrations

Funding and Support

Ead Samawi Foundation Role

• Support Period: 2023-2024
• Partnership: Financial backing for ICRC implementation
• Representative: Majed Samawi (project spokesperson)

Implementation Partner

• Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• Specialization: Water engineering and humanitarian infrastructure
• Operational Status: Ongoing stabilization measures since 2022

Project Significance

Scale and Impact

• Infrastructure Type: Critical water facilities
• Population Served: Up to 12 million people
• Geographic Scope: Nationwide coverage across major Syrian cities
• Timeline: Multi-year stabilization and restoration effort

Humanitarian Importance

• Essential Service: Safe water access for millions
• Crisis Prevention: Avoiding total infrastructure collapse
• Community Protection: Preventing dire humanitarian consequences
• Long-term Stability: Building resilient water systems

Current Status

• Stabilization Measures: Ongoing since 2022
• Assessments: Completed for all seven facilities
• Operations: Water services maintained and protected
• Progress: Working toward 2026 full service delivery target

This project represents one of the largest water infrastructure stabilization efforts in conflict-affected Syria, combining emergency response with long-term resilience building to serve millions of people dependent on these critical facilities.