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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OVERVIEW : This report presents the findings of the Joint Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (JMSNA) conducted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and its partners, the Social Association for Relief and Development (SARD), and the International Humanitarian Relief Association (IYD) across the governorates of Aleppo, Idleb, Dara’a, Hama, and Homs in Syria. Data for t his assessment was collected between November 16 th and 30 th, 2025, covering all targeted sub-districts identified in the sampling plan. After fourteen years of crisis an d the political shift that followed the formal declaration of Syria’s liberation on 8th December 2024, communities continue to face complex humanitarian needs. Despite changes in governance and access, households are still struggling with weakened basic services, high living costs, limited livelihood opportunities, and the long-term impacts of displacement and recurrent shocks such as devastated earthquake in 2023 , droughts, floods, and sometimes localized insecurity. In many areas, the deterioration of essential infrastructure and markets has reduced people’s ability to meet their basic needs without external support.
he main objective of this assessment is to identify the most urgent and priority needs of households living in the targeted communities from north through middle to south of Syria , while also capturing emerging trends in vulnerability, access to services, and preparedness for future hazards. The findings aim to support evidence-based planning for humanitarian and early recovery interventions by providing updated, sub-district–level insights into food security, livelihoods, WASH, shelter, protection, education, cash assistance, and disaster preparedness. The report is structured into several sections, including an introduction, a detailed overview of the methodology, key findings across all sectors, and a conclusion with actionable recommendations. Together, these components provide a clear and comprehensive picture of the situation in the assessed governorates and help guide programmatic decisions for WHH, SARD, IYD, and humanitarian partners.
METHODOLOGY : A mixed method study design was adopted during the JMSNA. 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 3,061 individuals (95.0% confidence interval and 4.0% error margin) were interviewed through random selection in all governorates . To ensure robust data quality an d regional representativeness, the sample size for the JMSNA was increased from the initial target of 3,000 respondents to 3,061. This adjustment allowed for improved inclusivity and accuracy in key areas. Specifically, additional respondents were included in Aleppo (+3), Idleb (+12), Homs (+7), Hama (+ 17) and Dara’a (+22) to address potential gaps and ensure diverse population needs were adequately captured. Among the respondents, 58.67% were male s and 41.33% were females. Out of the respondents, 82.65% were identified as household s’ heads. Additionally, 25.91% of the sampled households’ heads included individuals with disabilities. Geographically, 20.32% of the respondents were from Dara’a, while Hama accounted for 20.16% of the respondents , Idleb 19.99%, Aleppo 19.70% and Homs 19.83%. On average, each household reported having five members. Ten focus group discussions and 61 key informant interviews were conducted to triangulate the quantitative data in the targeted areas .