Oxfam is committed to recommence aid delivery to Syrians as soon as the situation allows

Oxfam has temporarily paused its programming across Syria due to the country-wide escalations and change. It is committed to re-start work to support vulnerable Syrians across the country once there is clarity on access and a guarantee of safety to its staff and partners.  

Oxfam has worked in Syria since 2013, distributing life-saving and recovery aid and partnering with local agencies and communities. Since 27 November, our immediate priority has been to ensure the safety of our colleagues and partners. Our team on the ground is closely monitoring the situation in order to judge when we can resume our work. We are engaging with the humanitarian community in country, and assessing a possible response. 

Oxfam stands in solidarity with the Syrian people and we are committed to addressing their immediate and long-term needs to help build a bright and inclusive future for all Syrians. The Syrian people have the right to peace and security, and to be free to pursue opportunities to rebuild their lives and livelihoods. To do so, they need the support of the international community and donors. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected and humanitarian organizations allowed to freely and safely carry out their work.

ENDS 

Contact information  

Kate Brayden, Media Officer – Oxfam Ireland  
kate.brayden@oxfam.org 
+353 (0) 87 749 7447 

Clare Cronin, Head of Communications – Oxfam Ireland  
clare.cronin@oxfam.org   
+353 (0) 87 195 2551