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          Six years of war, six shattered lives: photo story

          Illustration: Marc Corrigan for Concern Worldwide.
          Illustration: Marc Corrigan for Concern Worldwide.
          News8 March 2017Sadhbh Goodhue

          As the sixth anniversary of the devastating Syrian war approaches, we examine the impact of war on ordinary civilian lives.

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          Ramya* (29) stands in front of her tent, trying to secure its edges for fear of a storm that will cause rainwater to leak inside, “Rain and wind have become like a horror movie for us. Like a horror movie, honestly, when I see clouds I get depressed. I get depressed because I'm afraid of floods and of staying up all night trying to get water out of all sides."
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          12 March 2024

          The Syria crisis explained: 5 things to know in 2024

          Thirteen years into the humanitarian crisis in Syria, and one year after the deadly February 6 earthquake, here’s what you need to know about the country's fragile humanitarian situation. 
          Livelihoods graduate Hasa* applies makeup at her salon in Syria
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          15 March 2023

          "A golden opportunity" - meet the Syrian entrepreneurs building businesses and new futures for themselves

          As the Syrian conflict enters its 13th year, entrepreneurs are building new businesses and futures for themselves amid the rubble.   
          Azzam* talks to Concern from his home in Syria
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          15 March 2023

          "Their eyes were laughing and dancing" - rehabilitating homes and providing life-saving shelter in Syria

          Concern’s team in Syria has been bringing homes up to a basic standard, including installing doors, electricity and bathroom facilities.
          People gather with jerrycans and other containers to collect water from a tanker cistern in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip

          Gaza Crisis Appeal

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