In the heart of northeastern Syria’s Al-Hasakeh Governorate, Ahmad*, a 57-year-old farmer and father of seven, has worked in farming his entire life. In recent years, his livelihood, like so many others, was pushed to the brink. Droughts, rising temperatures, and declining market prices for livestock, combined with the overwhelming costs of traditional irrigation methods,...

For Ahmad, a 57-year-old farmer in Al-Hasakeh, drought and rising costs nearly destroyed his livelihood. Traditional irrigation required massive fuel expenses, draining his income. Through the Syria Resilience Initiative (SRI), he received a solar-powered sprinkler system that cut his costs fivefold, reduced irrigation time, and doubled his cultivated land. This success reflects a larger truth:...

After more than a decade of conflict, displacement, and climate shocks, Syria’s farmers face immense challenges. Yet agriculture remains a lifeline for millions. Through the Syria Resilience Initiative (SRI), supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, farmers like Jamila in Aleppo and Shahada in Al-Hasakeh are regaining dignity and income. Jamila, a widowed...