Syria
August 2024, Aleppo, Syria: LWF Syria staff review a prototype of a solar energy kit developed with local partners to support the most vulnerable households and students affected by the earthquake. The kits aim to provide clean, sustainable energy for learning and daily life in underserved areas. Photo: LWF Syria
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Syria supports vulnerable communities through rights-based, community-driven programs focused on protection, psychosocial well-being, and emergency response. Since 2019, LWF has worked in close partnership with local organizations to reduce vulnerability and strengthen community resilience, particularly in areas affected by displacement, protracted crisis, and limited services.
LWF Syria’s portfolio includes child protection, gender-based violence prevention, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), health, and climate-resilient livelihoods. In response to the February 2023 earthquake, LWF rapidly expanded its operations to deliver lifesaving aid, rehabilitate damaged schools and homes, and support affected families with dignity and care.
Programs are implemented in Aleppo, Rural Damascus, Homs, and Latakia, with coordination from the Damascus and Amman Country Offices. LWF invests in building local capacity, training frontline workers, and integrating protection and social cohesion across all sectors.
All interventions are guided by humanitarian principles, the “Do No Harm” approach, and LWF’s global strategy. By working through trusted local partners and national systems, LWF ensures sustainability, relevance, and meaningful participation of Syrians in shaping their recovery.
" Even in the hardest times, the spirit of the Syrian people endures. LWF is committed to walking with them, restoring dignity, strengthening resilience, and supporting their right to a hopeful future. "
Local voices, local actions
Fatima, one of the youngest dialysis patients at the Aleppo Center, visits the facility several times a week to receive lifesaving care. Despite the challenges she faces, she describes the center as a place of safety and dignity.
“I feel comfortable and safe every time I come here,” she says. “The dialysis center is always clean, the staff treat me kindly, and I get the care I need without fear. It feels like a second home.”
Supported by LWF and implemented by local partner EPDC, the dialysis center ensures uninterrupted access to critical healthcare for vulnerable patients in northern Syria, while upholding principles of compassion, equity, and respect.
June 2024, Aleppo, Syria: Fatima, one of the youngest patients at the Aleppo Dialysis Center, receives her regular treatment in a safe and supportive environment. The center is supported by LWF and implemented in partnership with EPDC to ensure continuous care for vulnerable individuals. Photo: LWF/Ali Alsamra
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Local voices, local actions
Moustafa, a case manager in Syria, learned that caring for others starts with caring for yourself.
After attending LWF’s training on case management and staff well-being, he began to shift the way he approached his work—with greater balance and clarity.
“Before these sessions, I carried the weight of every case alone,” he says. “Learning to prioritize my own mental well-being gave me the strength to support others without losing myself.”
Today, Moustafa supports vulnerable individuals with renewed empathy and focus, showing how staff care is essential to delivering effective and compassionate protection services. His journey reflects LWF’s ongoing commitment to holistic support for both communities and the professionals who walk beside them.
July 2024, Aleppo, Syria: Moustafa, a participant in LWF’s case management training, plays the oud during one of the staff well-being sessions. These moments of cultural expression and emotional release were part of a broader effort to support the mental health and resilience of humanitarian workers in Syria. Photo: LWF/Ali Alsamra
“These children are like my own. When LWF installed the solar system in our school, it felt like it was for my own home. The light brought safety, energy, and hope back into our classrooms.”
Jobs
LWF World Service is regularly looking for new staff to work in the field. A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. Our work is people-centred and community-based.
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Contacts
Emilie Della Corte, Regional Program Coordinator (Based in Geneva)
Email: [email protected]
Ameera Khamees, Country Representative in Jordan and Syria (Based in Amman)
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Lutheran World Federation Syria
Damascus – Abu Rummaneh – Shakib Arslan Street
+963 940550200
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