The Republic of Korea, in collaboration with four United Nations agencies, has launched a comprehensive assistance package worth US$38 million to support vulnerable communities across Syria. The initiative aims to address urgent needs in health, education, food security, and infrastructure while promoting long-term resilience and recovery. The support reflects Korea’s commitment to stand alongside Syria, drawing on its own experience of overcoming war-related devastation.
Ambassador Geon Gyusuk of the Republic of Korea emphasized that Korea’s contribution seeks to help Syrians overcome immediate humanitarian challenges and build a stronger future, mirroring Korea’s own journey from post-war recovery to economic and social development. UN Resident Coordinator a.i. Meritxell Relaño highlighted that the partnership demonstrates how international solidarity combined with local commitment can revive hope, restore essential services, and provide Syrians with the tools needed to rebuild their lives.
The projects, implemented by UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO, are designed to deliver life-saving services and sustainable solutions to millions of Syrians. UNDP’s REVIVE Project will remove 550,000 metric tons of debris, rehabilitate essential infrastructure, and create over 4,000 jobs across Aleppo, Homs, Deir-ez-Zor, and Rural Damascus. UNICEF’s Resilience for Children program will reach 1.3 million people, including 800,000 children, improving access to education, clean water, and maternal and child health services.
The World Food Programme’s REACH Syria Initiative will provide six months of cash-based food assistance to 95,000 severely food-insecure people. WHO’s Health Access Project will deliver 40,000 dialysis sessions, install 20 diagnostic imaging machines, and improve health outcomes for more than 160,000 people. All these efforts are aligned with Syria’s Humanitarian Response Plan and national recovery priorities, reinforcing collaboration between international partners and Syrian authorities.
