After years of disruption, Al-Rastan Bridge is now:
✅Facilitating the movement of people and goods
✅Enhancing access to services and economic opportunities between the north and south of #Syria.
Funded by SHF @CBPFs & @UNDP
Implemented with @SyriaCivilDefe
OCHA Syria
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- While #Euphrates River levels are receding, communities in parts of #Syria remain at risk of flooding and service disruptions. Humanitarian organizations and authorities continue to support affected communities. 🎥 Watch our video to hear testimonies:
00:00 - OCHA Syria repostedRehabilitating Al-Rastan Bridge means restoring movement, opportunity, & hope for communities across Syria Thanks to support from the SHF @CBPFs, @SyriaCivilDef, @SyrSMOT & the teams whose work made this possible.
- OCHA Syria repostedStep towards #Syria’s #recovery Al-Rastan Bridge is restoring economy & movement of people & goods ➡️14 beams reconstructed ➡️8 support columns restored ➡️1,250m³ asphalt surfacing ➡️74 solar poles ➡️+10km access roads Funded by SHF @CBPFs & @UNDP Implemented with @SyriaCivilDefe
- OCHA Syria repostedH.E. President Al-Sharaa inaugurates Al-Rastan Bridge. Proud moment for #Syria & for us Funded by SHF @CBPFs & @UNDP & implemented in partnership with @SyriaCivilDef & @SyrSMOT, the rehabilitated bridge is a lifeline for +70,000 ppl/month, connecting 5 central Syria governorates
- Yesterday, an OCHA team, sector representatives & local & international NGOs conducted a mission to Quneitra governorate to assess humanitarian needs. They engaged w/ government officials & community members, incl. female-headed households, to better understand the challenges.
- Increased #Euphrates water levels are impacting communities in Deir-ez-Zor, Aleppo and Ar-Raqqa across #Syria. OCHA is coordinating the response with humanitarian org and local authorities, supporting preparedness, access, and emergency assistance as the situation evolves.
- OCHA Syria repostedThe first activity of the SANAD project, funded by the #SyriaHumanitarianFund, has officially begun, with #cash distributions now reaching vulnerable families across Northwest #Syria! The activity will support 2k households monthly! Stay tuned as the impact unfolds! @OCHA_Syria
- Addressing displacement in #Syria requires coordinated action amid significant humanitarian needs across the country. Humanitarians are working together to support this effort, ensuring solutions are sustainable, inclusive, and grounded in humanitarian principles.
- Eid Mubarak ✨to all those celebrating Eid Al Adha. May this holy time bring peace, solidarity, and with hope that the future ahead bring greater stability, healing, and progress for communities across the #Syria.
- With the support from the United States 🇺🇸, the Syria Humanitarian Fund is delivering life-saving aid across #Syria. $145.9M allocated to 17 partners will reach 3.4M people, incl. persons with disabilities, in high-need areas nationwide. More info on 🔗: bit.ly/4vc0Njr
- During the recent OCHA donors visit, communities and recent returnees made one thing clear: the need for safe, dignified shelter and home rehabilitation is urgent. Now is the time to step up support and help families in #Syria rebuild their lives.
- 🚩 Explosive ordnance remains a major threat in #Syria. It continues to cause civilian harm and prevent people from safely returning home, farming their land, and rebuilding their lives. Mine action is critical to recovery.

































