Mercy Corps's Response to Syria Crisis
Mercy Corps is reaching 450,000+ Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan & Lebanon. In Jordan we are digging wells in Za'atari camp; constructing multi-use sport courts in Za'atari camp, Cyber City, and King Abdullah Park, and new playgrounds for kids in Za'atari camp and Cyber City; renovating municipal water systems of Mafraq & Ramtha; distributing winterization kits and rehabilitating shelters; and training Jordanian host communities and Syrian refugees in conflict resolution. In Lebanon Mercy Corps is increasing psychosocial support for Syrian and Palestinian refugees and Lebanese families; distributing hygiene kits, infant health kits, and winter clothes for children in/around Baalbeck, Hermel and West Bekaa; and providing conflict resolution training in northern Lebanon.