From Canada to Syria: Supporting Hope, Opportunity, and Recovery

Action for Humanity Canada’s CEO, Dr. Monem Daymi, joined the Canadian Parliamentary and Humanitarian Delegation to Syria to listen to communities, better understand humanitarian needs, and witness the work supporting recovery.

The visit highlighted both the immense challenges Syrians continue to face and their determination to rebuild their lives. Conversations focused on humanitarian access, civilian protection, mental health support, food insecurity, and the lasting effects of conflict on families and children.

For Action for Humanity Canada, participation brought frontline humanitarian experience into wider discussions about international cooperation, recovery, and long-term peace.

Investing in Syria’s Young People

During the visit, the delegation toured the Action Center in Idlib, an AFH project supporting and empowering young people. Meeting participants and graduates offered an opportunity to hear directly about their experiences, ambitions, and the difference meaningful opportunities can make.

Their stories reflected the strength and talent of Syria’s youth—and the importance of investing in skills, livelihoods, and spaces where young people can build their futures.

In his statement following the visit, Dr. Daymi described witnessing “renewed hope and a strong desire to rebuild, recover, and create new opportunities.”

That hope exists alongside substantial needs. Families rebuilding their lives require access to healthcare, education, clean water, and reliable livelihoods. Sustained support remains essential to help communities recover with dignity.

Humanitarian Support with Lasting Impact

Since 2011, Action for Humanity International has delivered more than $200 million in humanitarian and development assistance, helping communities affected by crisis access healthcare, education, livelihoods, and essential services.

From January to September 2026, AFH reached more than 900,000 people in Syria, combining immediate assistance with investment in essential services and community infrastructure.

This work spans healthcare and nutrition, education, food security, clean water and sanitation, livelihoods and protection. Programs support access to medical care, help children continue learning, restore essential infrastructure, and equip young people with skills and opportunities for employment. Psychosocial, legal, and child protection services also help families navigate the lasting effects of conflict and displacement.

Behind this work are humanitarian teams, partners, and local communities working under difficult conditions to deliver essential assistance and strengthen the foundations for recovery.

Turning Solidarity into Action

The delegation reinforced the importance of listening to Syrian communities and supporting the people working every day to rebuild. It also underscored the need for continued cooperation to restore healthcare, strengthen livelihoods, and help families move forward.

Dr. Daymi paid tribute to colleagues and humanitarian workers on the ground, saying: “Your compassion and commitment give meaning to this work.”

Action for Humanity Canada remains committed to standing with Syrian communities and building partnerships that turn solidarity into meaningful action.

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