The UAE continues to support those affected by the Euphrates River floods in Syria as part of an integrated humanitarian response

The Emirates International Aid Agency carried out an urgent relief intervention to support families affected by the floods that swept the Euphrates River Basin in Syria, within the framework of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” and in continuation of the ongoing UAE humanitarian response to support the brotherly Syrian people.

This intervention comes within a series of phases of successive humanitarian interventions implemented by the state, as the current phase represents an extension of the efforts made to mitigate the repercussions of the disaster on the affected families, in coordination with the relevant Syrian local authorities in preparation for providing support in the recovery phase and assessing the needs resulting from the floods that caused damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural lands, and affected the lives of thousands of families who faced difficulties in obtaining their basic needs.

The field work team of the Emirates International Aid Agency carried out field visits and held meetings with families and concerned local authorities in the affected areas, and was informed directly of the conditions of families and their humanitarian needs, ensuring that support is directed to those who deserve it and achieving the greatest possible impact on the ground, by assessing the magnitude of the challenges faced by the affected communities, which reinforced the importance of rapid intervention to alleviate their suffering and support their ability to overcome the repercussions of the disaster, and follow up on the various stages of implementing the relief operation to ensure that aid reaches the beneficiaries efficiently and quickly, according to actual needs. for affected communities.

He confirmed Executive Director of Operations at the Emirates International Aid Agency Rashid Salem Al Shamsi, said that this rapid action by the agency embodies the humanitarian approach of the UAE and its constant keenness to stand by brotherly and friendly peoples during crises and disasters, indicating that the response focused on reaching the most needy groups, especially women, children, and the elderly, and providing support that directly affects the lives of the beneficiaries.

He pointed out that the aid contributed to providing basic support to thousands of beneficiaries, and helped the affected families to face the difficult living conditions imposed by the floods, stressing that the humanitarian impact of the initiative went beyond meeting urgent needs to give families a sense of security and hope and enhance their ability to gradually restore their stability.

He explained that the field teams worked in coordination with local authorities and humanitarian institutions to ensure an effective response that met the priorities of the affected population, noting that the direct meetings with the beneficiaries demonstrated the pivotal role of UAE aid in alleviating the daily burdens faced by the affected families.

He added that the UAE, through its humanitarian and development programs, continues to provide support to communities affected by disasters and crises, based on its humanitarian mission aimed at enhancing stability, improving the quality of life, and building a safer and more prosperous future for the communities most in need.

The UAE, through the Emirates International Aid Agency, continues its humanitarian efforts in various parts of the world, confirming its pioneering role in humanitarian and development work, and its keenness to make a positive and sustainable impact on the lives of millions of beneficiaries around the world.