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Middle East

The civil war in Syria and the offensives of the terrorist militia IS have exacerbated the already tense situation in the Middle East. Millions of people are on the run and in need of humanitarian aid.

Together with national and international partner organisations, we provide humanitarian aid in the Middle East for people fleeing from armed conflicts and violence.

Health on wheels: Mobile clinic for vulnerable groups in crisis-ridden Lebanon

Two thirds of people in Lebanon need humanitarian aid. People with disabilities, the elderly and refugees who have difficulty accessing medical care are particularly affected. The mobile clinic of our Lebanese partner organization Mousawat provides them with urgently needed treatment.

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Two women hand an emergency aid package to an elderly lady.

Emergency aid and reconstruction after the earthquake

On 6 February 2023, two major earthquakes struck the Turkish-Syrian border region. More than 50,000 people died and over 100,000 were injured. In total, 26 million people were affected. AWO International was active in emergency relief and continues to support the local population with psychosocial programmes and help with reconstruction.

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