Pages about Middle East

DRC’s largest regional operation is in the Middle East, where we respond to complex humanitarian challenges and work to ensure a safe and dignified life for displaced and conflict-affected populations. On this thematic page you will find stories from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Türkiye and Yemen.

Rami took a leap of faith. Amidst the turmoil in Syria, he made the difficult decision to abandon his studies and leave his country. Many warned him this would ruin his future, but he believed in himself.

In crises-hit Lebanon, Rima struggled to keep her livestock farming business afloat, while having to provide for her family's increasing needs.

The mission of the RYSE Consortium is to provide support and sustainable solutions for the challenges faced by youth from Syria and Jordan, as well as their families.

The RYSE Consortium is dedicated to helping Syrian and Jordanian youth, and their families, find better and sustainable solutions to their challenges.

On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate our colleagues working every day to deliver assistance in the field and tell their stories.

The deadly legacy of conflicts in the Middle East.

Every year since 2010, June 23rd has marked International Widows' Day, a day of global awareness on the challenges and human rights violations that widows suffer in many countries, including in Iraq.

Celebrating International Women's Day by highlighting the stories of strong women who make an impact everyday.

At the age of 25, Asmaa is an expert in cosmetics, a business owner, a mother of two and a family breadwinner.