As summer nears, #Syria - already weakened by conflict - faces increased drought and health risks, including cholera.

If current levels of underfunding persist, vital medical services risk closure, which will affect millions of people.

Ramesh Rajasingham's full remarks:

As humanitarian needs in #Syria are rising to unprecedented levels, funding has plummeted to a record low.

'I appeal to donors to increase the funding and support to the people of Syria,' urges a Syrian community leader. 📹⤵️

#CostOfInaction

💬 Imagine trying to survive when...

👉 Prices skyrocket.

👉 Fuel runs dry.

👉 Food and heating become luxuries.

The people of #Syria face this harsh reality every day. #Humanitarian partners must be enabled to address these challenges with adequate funding.

📣 This #WorldImmunizationWeek and always, WHO Syria along with partners in #Syria work tirelessly to ensure access to life-saving immunizations.

Together, we can protect the people of all ages from preventable illnesses.

🔔 13 years into the crisis, #Syria needs a lifeline.

👉 More funding is crucial to address immediate needs and invest in long-term solutions for a self-reliant tomorrow.

🌱 Agriculture is the backbone of #Syria 's economy and investment in #EarlyRecovery is crucial.

🔊 We must help farmers get back on their feet to rebuild a food-secure Syria.

🌍⏳ It’s not too late. The #ClimateCrisis is a race we can still win.

But at the current pace, we’re falling short of goals, notably in the most vulnerable countries.

On #EarthDay , and every day, we must stand up for our planet and take urgent, more ambitious #ClimateAction .

On #EarthDay , we must stand for our planet.

A planet threatened by climate change, by pollution, by biodiversity loss.

A planet that needs to be rescued.

So we must unite.

And we must mobilize all our efforts for #ClimateAction .

On #InternationalMotherEarthDay , Syria faces a new environmental threat.

Devastating wildfires have destroyed crops, forests and livelihoods.

The long-term impact on the environment is a major concern.

We need to support efforts to protect Syria's precious natural resources.

Reem and Sham's eyes light up 💙 as their mom brings home a meal from a collective kitchen.

Across #Syria , high rates of #malnutrition threaten young lives. Without access to proper nutrition, children struggle to grow and develop.

🔴 The funding has never been lower to address the rapidly growing needs in #Syria .

Addressing the Syria crisis is a collective responsibility and we count on our partners’ support in this challenging task.

Years of crisis have taken a heavy toll on the people of #Syria . Exhausted by a seemingly endless conflict, many struggle with #MentalHhealth challenges.

Access to mental health support is crucial for the people of Syria to heal and rebuild their lives.

'Our focus should be on young people and children, they hold the power to rebuild and raise Syria again,” said Majd, a humanitarian worker in Aleppo.

Access to quality #education are the cornerstones of a healthy society.

“Everything is becoming so expensive we can't even afford the basics anymore. It's a struggle to survive!” Adiba, the breadwinner of her family, said with concern.

⚠️ With rising costs, she's terrified about how they'll survive.

➡️ #Early Recovery programmes are vital to help millions of people in #Syria break out of the cycle of poverty.

➡️ Urgent investment in early recovery strengthens resilience and paves the way for a sustainable progress.

▪️ Everyday essentials are becoming increasingly expensive due to weakened currency, fuel shortages and rising bills.

▪️ Families in #Syria are facing impossible choices just to survive.

'The situation in #Syria has never been this desperate,' says Amal, a single mother struggling to raise her child. With no job and little income.

People are facing the worst economic situation since the crisis began, leaving many families on the brink of survival.

⚠️Children with disabilities in Syria face a broken education system (60% never attend school). Constrained access, lack of facilities & exclusions deprive them of their right to learn.  
We must work together to ensure inclusive education for all children.

Violence, destruction of civilian infrastructure and decline of basic services in #Syria have led to more displacement and severely affected livelihoods.

This year, a staggering 16.7M people need aid, the largest number since the crisis began in 2011.

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✨ OCHA wishes Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating in Syria and around the world.