Dr Anas Alkaddour outlines Global Communities' sustainable approach to humanitarian aid in Syria. He describes how GC addresses urgent needs while building long-term self-reliance by restoring agricultural practices and local infrastructure. A key intervention he discusses is a bio-gas project that provides energy solutions for female-headed households, enabling them to generate electricity for small businesses and daily needs. Dr Alkaddour emphasises that these initiatives foster economic independence and harness the enduring strength of Syrian culture. He believes tapping into local resilience and heritage is essential for paving the way toward a sustainable and stable future for conflict-affected communities.

Dr Ahmad Nabhan outlines how CARE Türkiye empowers conflict-affected communities in northwest Syria through sustainable interventions. He details how supporting the wheat value chain—with supplies, technical training, and cost-sharing models—helps restore critical agricultural practices, ensuring reliable access to affordable bread and food security. Dr Nabhan emphasises that true sustainability means enabling communities to regain control over their lives through climate-smart agriculture, vocational training, and multi-sector collaboration, all while addressing the challenges of physical safety, fragmented governments, and economic instability. Ultimately, his message centres on transitioning from aid dependency to independence by building local capacity and fostering long-term resilience.

(NB:  In this episode, “CARE International” refers to “CARE Türkiye.)

Best practice stories of humanitarian and development organisations in post-conflict zones.