Syria

On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), KfW supports the “Special initiative to reduce the causes of migration – to stabilise host regions – to support refugees”, the “Special initiative to stabilise and develop North Africa and the Middle East” and transitional assistance, the work of UN organisations in the areas of education, child safety and water infrastructure in Syria.

In addition, the Federal Government initiated a “Middle East employment programme” at the Syria conference in 2016. On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), KfW is financing Cash-for-Work measures that enable refugees and residents of host communities in Syria’s neighbouring countries and Syria itself to generate quickly available income. This gives them the opportunity to provide for their families themselves. Because the local population is also able to participate, the measures reduce people’s financial distress, increase social recognition of the refugees in the host country and reinforce societal cohesion.

Special initiative

On behalf of the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), KfW established a reconstruction fund called the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF). The objective is to improve access to energy, water and health services for the people in areas governed by moderate Syrian opposition forces (National Syrian Coalition) within Syria.

Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF)