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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION: This report presents the findings of the Joint Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (JMSNA) conducted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and Social Association for Relief and Development (SARD) in Homs, Hama and Rural Damascus governorates of Syria. The assessment data was collected during five days between January 16th and 20th, 2025, across 19 sub-districts, of which four in Hama, five in Homs and ten sub-districts in Rural Damascus. The main objective of the assessment was to identify the urgent and priority needs of the households in the target communities within 19 locations after the developed situation in Syria. The results will be used to design new interventions that are informed by the operational analysis of the humanitarian context in targeted governorates. The report is divided into several sections, including an introduction, methodology, findings, conclusion, and actionable recommendations.
METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional mixed methods study design was adopted during the assessment. Both quantitative and qualitative primary and secondary data were collected. The quantitative data was collected using a household questionnaire administered to sampled households, while qualitative data was collected using key informant interviews, focus group discussions with community representatives, and a review of the existing reports. A total of 1,924 individuals (95.0% confidence interval and 4.0% error margin) were interviewed through random selection in all governorates. To ensure robust data quality and regional representativeness, the sample size for the JMSNA was increased from the initial target of 1,800 respondents to 1,924. This adjustment allowed for improved inclusivity and accuracy in key areas. Specifically, additional respondents were included in Horns (+100), Rural Damascus (+19), and Hama (+5) to address potential gaps and ensure diverse population needs were adequately captured. Among the respondents, 55.61% were males and 44.39% were females. Out of the respondents, 73.18% were identified as household heads. Additionally, 16.32% of the sampled households included individuals with disabilities. Geographically, 36.38% of the respondents were from Horns, while Hama accounted for 31.44% of the respondents and Rural Damascus 32.17%. On average, each household reported having five members. Three focus group discussions and 59 key informant interviews were conducted to triangulate the quantitative data in the targeted areas.