What is the humanitarian response in Syria in 2026?
People in need
The Syria humanitarian response in 2026 is coordinated by OCHA through the Humanitarian Response Plan, requesting funding to reach 16.7 million people in need across food, health, shelter, WASH, education and protection clusters.
Operational delivery in Syria is led by UN agencies (UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, IOM, WHO), the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and over a hundred national and international NGOs working through the cluster system. The Humanitarian Country Team sets strategic priorities, while the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group manages day-to-day operational decisions.
Funding is the binding constraint. Historical appeals for Syria have been funded at 40-60 percent of requirements, forcing prioritisation that excludes large numbers of people with assessed needs. Pooled funds — the Country-Based Pooled Fund and the Central Emergency Response Fund — provide flexible early funding but cannot substitute for full HRP coverage.
Data sources
- UNHCR
- OCHA
- IOM DTM
- ACLED
Figures synthesised from primary humanitarian data partners. Numbers update on monthly cycles as new field assessments and registration data are released.
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How big is the humanitarian funding gap for Syria in 2026?
OCHA's 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan for Syria is typically funded at only 30 to 50 percent of requirements by mid-year, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars unfunded across food, health, shelter, WASH and protection sectors.
Which aid organizations work in Syria?
UN agencies (UNHCR, OCHA, WFP, UNICEF, IOM, WHO), the ICRC and national Red Crescent/Red Cross societies, and over 100 international and national NGOs deliver humanitarian assistance in Syria under the cluster coordination system.
How many refugees from Syria are there in 2026?
As of 2026, there are approximately 5.5 million refugees from Syria worldwide, according to UNHCR. The figure includes registered refugees, asylum seekers, and people in refugee-like situations across host countries.
How many internally displaced people are in Syria in 2026?
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