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In light of recent developments in Syria, Dünya Doktorları (DDD) conducted an assessment to explore the intentions of internally displaced populations (IDPs) in Northwest Syria regarding their potential return to their hometowns. Building on a previous study conducted by DDD , which gathered insights from key informants such as camp managers and local authorities, this time the assessment directly consults IDPs to validate and expand upon those findings.
To provide a comprehensive and representative analysis, DDD directly consulted 201 IDPs between January 14 and 28, 2025, across 11 locations in Northwest Syria:
• In Idlib governorate, 109 IDPs were interviewed in camps: Al-Salam, Sarmada, Kelly, Al-Doaa, and Qah.
• In Aleppo governorate, 92 IDPs were surveyed in urban settings: Afrin, Jandairis, Jalamah, A’zaz, Baruze, and Al-Bab.
In addition to assessing their intention to return, the study also examines the anticipated timeframe, the challenges they may face, and the support needed for successful re-integration.
By capturing the perspectives of displaced populations residing in both camp and urban contexts, this assessment strengthens DDD’s advocacy for the urgent humanitarian needs of these communities in a rapidly evolving situation.