Syria
Becoming an orphan sponsor in Syria
The situation for children in Syria, what sponsorship there pays for, and what to ask.
Syria at a glance for an orphan sponsor
UNICEF counts 15.6 million people requiring humanitarian assistance in Syria, including 7.2 million children (UNICEF, Humanitarian Action for Children 2026, August 2026).
Before you give, see how the charities working in Syria compare on their public records. Some charities say every pound reaches the cause: see what a 100% donation policy means.
What an orphan sponsor in Syria typically pays for
Family-based care
Support for widowed mothers and relatives raising Syrian children.
Learning
Schooling for children whose education was broken by the war.
Health
Medicine and care where clinics are few.
Questions to ask about sponsorship in Syria
- Where in Syria does the programme work, and through which local partner?
- How does money reach families inside Syria?
- What happens if a family has to move again?
Keeping children in Syria safe
After years of war, a Syrian child’s identity can put them at risk: expect no public photos and letters only through the organisation. The general rules are on Sponsor an Orphan.