Strenghtening the agricultural sector for food and nutrition security in Syria

Food security in Syria is threatened by a major disruption to crop and livestock production. This includes damage and loss to livestock, agricultural equipment, and infrastructure such as greenhouses, irrigation, storage facilities, as well as food and feed production facilities. The decrease in food production has led to households struggling to earn income and losing their purchasing power. Market access is challenging, with 7% of communities lacking access, and shortages of both food and non-food items are widespread. The growing demand for food, along with market dysfunction in multiple areas, exacerbates the food and nutrition security situation in northwest Syria.

The programme is targeted at farmers and residents affected by the earthquakes in the Jinderes area, north of Aleppo. There is an urgent need for interventions that enhance food and nutrition security and empower vulnerable communities through sustainable agricultural practices.

Our goal is to ensure food and nutrition security in Syria by supporting the livelihoods of farmers and strengthening their agricultural resilience. 

• Support farmers with agricultural inputs (fertilizer, pesticide, fuel for irrigation, and harvesting support) and refresher training on climate-smart agriculture.  
• Offer Cash-for-Work activities to support farmers in weeding and harvesting. 
• Provide food processing kits, training on food processing, and marketing to female-headed households. The kit will include the necessary materials for food processing (kitchenware, such as trays, big bowls, big spoons, jars, sodium benzoate, salt, and kitchen accessories for processing).