Italy Supports the Return of Syrian Displaced Persons with a Grant of 7 Million Euros
August 17, 2025244 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Italy has announced a new grant of 7 million euros to support the return of refugees and displaced Syrians to their original areas, as part of increasing international efforts to assist Syria in the post-Assad phase. This contribution comes at a time when Syria is witnessing an unprecedented wave of returns, with the United Nations reporting the return of more than 2.2 million Syrians (including internally displaced persons and refugees from abroad) since the fall of the regime in December 2024.
Details of the Italian grant:
6 million euros for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for reintegration programs.
1 million euros for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support internally displaced persons.
Aim to enhance community stability and empower returnees by providing safe housing, job opportunities, and health and educational services.
The significant increase in the number of returnees, especially with the end of the school year and the start of the summer season, was due to improved security conditions after the end of the armed conflict. The easing of international sanctions and the World Bank grant to support the electricity sector contributed to stimulating the return.
However, challenges remain as the deteriorating infrastructure is unable to accommodate the large numbers. There is a lack of basic services (water, electricity, healthcare) and psychological and social concerns among returnees after years of displacement.
The organization also called for the transformation of aid from emergency relief to sustainable recovery programs. And increasing investments in reconstruction and supporting vital sectors such as education and energy.
These aids are extremely important as they prevent new waves of displacement due to the absence of living conditions. They enhance regional stability by reducing the number of refugees in neighboring countries.
The next steps will involve further international funding to support reconstruction plans. And partnerships between the public and private sectors to revive the economy. In addition to social protection programs for the most vulnerable returnees.
This Italian grant, although limited in light of the enormous needs, represents a glimmer of hope on a long path towards Syria's recovery. Success will require a coordinated international effort and a Syrian commitment to building an inclusive system that guarantees the rights of all citizens, especially those who have suffered years of bitter displacement.
Details of the Italian grant:
6 million euros for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for reintegration programs.
1 million euros for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support internally displaced persons.
Aim to enhance community stability and empower returnees by providing safe housing, job opportunities, and health and educational services.
The significant increase in the number of returnees, especially with the end of the school year and the start of the summer season, was due to improved security conditions after the end of the armed conflict. The easing of international sanctions and the World Bank grant to support the electricity sector contributed to stimulating the return.
However, challenges remain as the deteriorating infrastructure is unable to accommodate the large numbers. There is a lack of basic services (water, electricity, healthcare) and psychological and social concerns among returnees after years of displacement.
The organization also called for the transformation of aid from emergency relief to sustainable recovery programs. And increasing investments in reconstruction and supporting vital sectors such as education and energy.
These aids are extremely important as they prevent new waves of displacement due to the absence of living conditions. They enhance regional stability by reducing the number of refugees in neighboring countries.
The next steps will involve further international funding to support reconstruction plans. And partnerships between the public and private sectors to revive the economy. In addition to social protection programs for the most vulnerable returnees.
This Italian grant, although limited in light of the enormous needs, represents a glimmer of hope on a long path towards Syria's recovery. Success will require a coordinated international effort and a Syrian commitment to building an inclusive system that guarantees the rights of all citizens, especially those who have suffered years of bitter displacement.
