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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.

    Read the full story on Exposure

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    Azzam* talks to Concern from his home in Syria
    News
    15 March 2023

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

    Having somewhere to call home is important to many of us, somewhere to spend time with your loved ones, to have privacy, dignity and protection. Concern’s teams in Syria are working to ensure thousands of families have somewhere they can live. 
    As part of the response to Covid-19, Concern Syria have begun distributing hygiene kits in Northern Syria Photo: Concern Worldwide.
    News
    29 June 2020

    Supporting the future of Syria and the region

    The Syria crisis may have drifted from news headlines as the world remains engulfed in the COVID-19 pandemic, but the plight of the Syrian population remains urgent and ever more critical.
    24-year-old Khalid has completed an accredited training course on plumbing supported by Concern. He hopes to start working soon as an apprentice so that he can provide for his family, including his two-year-old daughter Melissa. Photo: Darren Vaughan
    News
    12 March 2020

    Another day of uncertainty is one too many

    It might be relatively safe now, but for Syrian refugees living in Lebanon, their todays and tomorrows are still consumed by uncertainty.
    Syria emergency appeal

    Turkey-Syria Earthquake Emergency Appeal

    • Earthquakes have caused widespread devastation and loss of life in Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria

    • Millions affected and tens of thousands left homeless

    • Concern Worldwide is on the ground providing shelter, food, water and heating

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