Syria

Since 2011, Syria has been devastated by civil war and a cruel economic blockade. In recent years, the cost of living has skyrocketed for ordinary people, leading to widespread hunger and misery. Church leaders estimate that two-thirds of the country's Christians have left to escape jihadist attacks, war, and the destruction of their livelihoods.

CSI priorities:

Educational and recreational programs for children
Aid programs for elderly people
Workshops and mentoring for vulnerable women
Support to start up small businesses
Medical help for families in need
Awareness-raising on the international level about the negative impact of economic sanctions on the population

News – Syria

Gregorios III described the precarious human rights situation in Syria. csi

Patriarch Laham denounces sanctions on Syria

There is an exodus of Christians from Syria, but it is not being caused by ISIS – at least not anymore. Instead, a lack of peace and an unprecedented economic crisis caused by Western sanctions are threatening Christians’ survival in one of the birthplaces of the church.

CSI partners distribute food to earthhquake survivors in Antakya. csi

Emergency aid and shelter for earthquake survivors

Millions of people have lost their homes in the devastating earthquakes that struck northwestern Syria and Turkey in February. CSI's partners on the ground continue to provide vital emergency aid while ensuring that those affected have a roof over their heads for the coming months.

Homes destroyed by the earthquake.

CSI renews appeal to Biden to lift economic sanctions on Syria following earthquakes

In the wake of earthquakes that killed tens of thousands and left millions homeless, Christian Solidarity International (CSI) wrote to U.S. President Joe Biden, urging him once again to lift the economic sanctions imposed on Syria by the U.S.

More news from Syria

A building destroyed by the earthquakes in Syria.

After the earthquake – churches call for lifting of sanctions in Syria

Presidents Biden and Putin. csi/Pete Souza, official White House photo

Baroness Cox, Dr. John Eibner, to Biden and Putin: Put Syrians first

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