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Context and Rationale
The Tel Tamer area in Al-Hasakeh governorate continues to experience stress and shocks due to protracted conflict, widespread displacement, and economic instability. This Area-Based Assessment (ABA) was conducted to identify the critical needs and priorities1 of affected populations through a combination of household (HH) surveys, key informant (KI) interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs). The findings were presented to the community for validation during a Community Relief and Recovery Plan (CRRP) workshop in November 2024. Although data collection was completed between May and November 2024, prior to the Syrian government’s collapse in December 2024, the findings are likely to remain relevant, as does the need for resilience programming in the area. This report summarizes the key issues and local stakeholder recommendations for all sectors and provides detailed findings on the three recovery priorities identified by HHs: improved access to water, livelihoods, and electricity.
Key Messages
• HHs in Tel Tamer face unreliable water access due to damaged infrastructure and poor pipeline maintenance. Many rely on costly private water trucking, emphasizing the need for sustainable water solutions and infrastructure rehabilitation.
• Limited livelihood opportunities and rising costs prevent many HHs from meeting their basic needs. Limited employment opportunities, skill mismatches, and restricted access to financial services and business inputs further constrain income generation, highlighting the need for vocational training and small business support to enhance resilience.
• Electricity shortages disrupt essential services, economic activities, and HH well-being. Frequent outages and reliance on expensive alternatives, such as private generators, highlight the need for grid rehabilitation, maintenance support, and expanded access to sustainable energy sources like solar power.