Supporting agricultural recovery in Syria (Deir ez-Zor)

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Syria continues to face a protracted humanitarian crisis, with millions still affected by years of conflict, displacement, and infrastructure degradation. In Deir ez-Zor, the progressive return of populations, amid evolving governance dynamics, is placing growing pressure on already fragile services and livelihoods. Returnee, displaced, and host communities continue to face damaged shelters, limited access to safe water, and disrupted agricultural livelihoods. In response, and with support from the Centre de Crise et de Soutien (CDCS), Acted is implementing a 12-month early recovery project to restore essential services, support dignified housing, and revitalize agricultural value chains. Through an integrated area-based approach, the project aims to strengthen local resilience, reduce vulnerability, and support sustainable return dynamics in one of Syria’s key rural recovery areas. As families continue to return to Deir ez-Zor, pressure on basic services, housing, and livelihood systems remains high. In Basira sub-district, years of conflict, infrastructure degradation, economic decline, and climate-related water scarcity have weakened communities’ ability to recover. Agriculture, once a backbone of the local economy, has been particularly affected by damaged irrigation infrastructure, high input costs, limited market access, and reduced water availability. To respond to these interconnected needs, Acted is implementing a multi-sectoral early recovery intervention from October 2025 to October 2026. The project combines shelter rehabilitation, water infrastructure restoration, and agricultural livelihoods support, contributing to improved living conditions and longer-term resilience for returnees, internally displaced persons, and vulnera...

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