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The Syrian refugee crisis remains one of the largest refugee and displacement crises of our time. Let’s break this topic down — in photos and videos.<\/p>\n

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Since the conflict in Syria began on March 15, 2011, families have suffered under ongoing brutal conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands of people, torn the nation apart, and set back the standard of living by decades. For many Syrian children<\/a>, all they have known is war.<\/p>\n

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We entered the 15th year of the Syrian refugee crisis on March 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Still, about 4.9 million Syrians are refugees.<\/p>\n

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The majority of Syria’s refugees have fled — by land<\/a> and sea — across borders to neighboring countries but remain in the Middle East<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Another 6.5 million people are displaced within Syria.<\/p>\n

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In 2026, an estimated 16.5 million people<\/a> in Syria need humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n

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About half of the people affected by the Syrian refugee crisis are children.<\/p>\n

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June 20 is the United Nations–sanctioned World Refugee Day, a time to show the world that we stand with refugees.<\/p>\n

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But Syrians deserve to be remembered every day of the year.<\/p>\n

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World Vision has been working in the Middle East for nearly 40 years.<\/p>\n

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In 2025, World Vision’s programs have aided over 4.2 million people<\/a>, including more than 2.5 million children.<\/p>\n

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In Syria,<\/a> we’re providing healthcare, emergency food, shelter repair kits, and clean water, sanitation, and hygiene behavior change support. We’re also operating Child-Friendly Spaces<\/a> and child protection training.<\/p>\n

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In Jordan<\/a> and Lebanon<\/a>, we’re supporting people with food assistance, clean water and sanitation, education and recreation, Child-Friendly Spaces for children and child protection training for adults, livelihood support, and psychosocial support for women and children.<\/p>\n

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In Iraq<\/a>, we’re providing food aid, health services, clean water and sanitation, and livelihood training. Children receive education, recreation, and programs in life skills, peacebuilding, and resilience.<\/p>\n

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Learn more the Syrian refugee crisis and how you can help refugees!<\/a><\/p>\n

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