Caritas fights for peace and future in Syria and Egypt!

Caritas fights for peace and future in Syria and Egypt!

Bethlehem, Westjordanland, Palästina - Current developments in humanitarian aid show that the Situation in Syria is slowly becoming more stable. Andreas Knapp, General Secretary of the Austrian Caritas, reports from Bethlehem that the markets and banks are open again in the country and that air strikes have now been discontinued. Despite these positive signs, the mood remains tense among the population, since many people have doubts about the actual changes under the new regime. Caritas plans to offer targeted support to the many internal refugees in Syria, including food and hygiene products, as well as the long -term support of schools and small companies. There is also a project for psychosocial advice and financial aid for the poorest on the agenda to cushion the deficits of a missing welfare state. As reports orf.at , the situation is still too unstable in order to consider returns by Syrian refugees.

challenges for Syrian refugees in Egypt

At the same time, a large number of Syrian refugees in Egypt is faced with serious economic difficulties. The country's unstable economic situation has led to an increase in unemployment and loss of income. The refugees are particularly affected, who were often employed in the informal sector and have now lost their jobs. This loss has a direct impact on their ability to meet their families' basic needs. In order to cope with these challenges, Caritas relies on educational programs and projects for the restoration of the livelihoods to support refugee people and particularly vulnerable Egyptian households, as caritas.at

The support from Caritas is crucial because it not only offers emergency aid, but also contributes to the long -term stabilization and revival of livelihoods in both countries. In view of the complexity of the problems, however, the situation remains a major challenge in both Syria and Egypt.