Emergency Response
We have an Emergency Preparedness and Response Mechanism in place and guaranteed stock of emergency supplies in Turkey and northwest Syria, which ensures that in the face of emergencies that we are able to facilitate rapid and effective responses. We understand the critical importance of being proactive and well-prepared in the face of unforeseen challenges. Our Emergency Preparedness and Response Mechanism reflects our commitment to the life-saving duty we uphold. Emergency assistance includes food, emergency shelter kits, bedding kits, kitchen sets, hygiene kits, latrine and water tank installation, and psychological first aid.
Emergency Food
Emergency Shelter
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Hygiene kits, water tanks, and emergency sanitation and latrines.
Non-Food Items
Bedding units, kitchen sets, heaters, fuel, clothes, and more.
Psychological First Aid
Social media campaign to increase awareness of Covid-19 prevention measures.
Northwest Syria was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 along with the rest of the world, further hindering humanitarian efforts in the region. In addition to the ‘usual’ access and security challenges, we also faced health and safety risks not only for ourselves but also for the communities we serve.
Despite these difficulties, SARD’s team was able to swiftly adapt and respond. In 2020 alone, our team provided face masks and e-vouchers for hygiene items to over 20,000 people and supported the Personal Protective Equipment needs in eight health facilities. In addition, SARD conducted awareness campaigns through social media reaching more than 1,500,000 people with messages focused on hand-washing, vaccination, and prevention measures.