In Numbers
- 36,207 people received cash assistance in December 2024.
- USD 0.46 million distributed through e-voucher, multipurpose cash and capacity strengthening transfer modalities in December 2024.
- USD 0.01 M six-month net funding requirements (January – June 2025)
Operational Updates
- Following the transition in Syria, a surge in voluntary returns among Syrian refugees has been reported. As of 30 December, official figures shared by the Minister of Interior indicated that 35,114 Syrian individuals have voluntarily returned from Türkiye to Syria during the month. To support Syrians queuing at the borders to meet their immediate food needs, WFP and the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) designed a food assistance programme which is scheduled to start in January 2025.
- In December, WFP and TRC continued in-camp evoucher distribution, reaching 32,861 individuals in six refugee camps in the southeast of the country. WFP provides e-vouchers of Turkish lira (TRY) 300 (USD 8.6) per person per month to meet their food and non-food needs, redeemable at camp markets.
- Under the voluntary transition pilot programme launched jointly by WFP, UNHCR, and the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) some 595 individuals (99 households) have so far left Adana camp, where the pilot implementation is being rolled out. The programme supports refugees to voluntarily leave camps to settle in urban areas. Beneficiaries received one-off multi-purpose cash payments of TRY 12,000 (USD 344) per person to afford moving costs.
- WFP, in partnership with the Association for Social Development and Aid Mobilization (ASAM), continues a multi-purpose cash programme to support earthquakeaffected refugees in Hilalkent Container City in Hatay. In December, 2,462 refugees received monthly cash assistance of TRY 500 (USD 14.3) per person to cover their basic needs
- In December, WFP continued to support 3,263 foodrelated businesses owners impacted by the earthquake as part of the recovery efforts in three provinces (Adiyaman, Hatay, and Kahramanmaras). WFP is collaborating with Non-Governmental Organizations, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and government partners to deliver assistance ranging from asset recovery schemes, access to production equipment and trainings on agricultural practices and marketing.
Partnerships
- WFP Türkiye participated in the TRT World Forum 2024, a prestigious global platform that brought together participants from around the world to discuss critical challenges and opportunities shaping the future. WFP’s Türkiye Country Director joined the session "Transforming Tomorrow: The Power of Eco-Regeneration” and highlighted the importance of addressing hunger and food security as integral parts of the eco-regeneration agenda. The forum provided a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with thought leaders and policy makers to create a more sustainable and resilient future.
- During the 16 Days of Activism, WFP Türkiye organized an awareness-raising initiative for its staff. Printed information materials were distributed, covering topics such as recognizing signs of relationship abuse and how to assist affected individuals, types of violence against women, barriers preventing women and girls with disabilities from reporting abuse, and available helplines and resources. The initiative also provided a platform for staff to engage in discussions around these themes, fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to addressing gender-based violence.
Monitoring
- According to the findings of the Q4 2024 post-distribution monitoring report of Ukrainian refugees in Elazig camp, food security outcomes improved compared to Q4 2023.
- The percentage of food-insecure households decreased to 20 percent, while households spending over three quarters of their budgets on food fell from 70 percent to 41 percent.
- Gender disparities appear to persist as reliance on coping strategies increased more among households headed by women (73% to 87%) than male-headed ones (47% to 53%) compared to last year. Also, a shift in income dynamics was observed with the conclusion of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) assistance. Half of households are now relying on external or unsustainable income sources.