Multi-Sector Rehabilitation Initiative in Jisr-Ash-Shugur

The Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a new joint multi-sector project, “Multi-Sector Rehabilitation Initiative in Jisr-Ash-Shugur” that aims to improve access to education and health care services, while enhancing food security in the area, through rehabilitation and restoration works.

The project is expected to:                                              

• Improve access to education services.
• Improve access to health care services.
• Enhance food security levels.
• Improve unemployment rates.

This will be done by implementing the following activities:

• Rehabilitating the only agricultural education facility in the area, by:
  • Conducting civil works to repair damaged structures including walls, roofs, doors and windows.
  • Rehabilitating water, electricity and sewage networks to ensure safe and functional infrastructure.
  • Renovating and fully equipping laboratories, classrooms and outdoor training fields to support practical agricultural education and technical training.
  • Supplying and installing furniture, IT equipment and laboratory tools for teaching and training.
  • Improving school surroundings including access paths and outdoor training areas to enhance safety and usability.
• Rehabilitating an automated bakery, by:
  • Conducting civil and mechanical works, including the restoration of damaged structures, utilities and production halls.
  • Reconstructing the water, power and sewage systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Installing one new automated production line to expand output, meeting the needs of around 90,000 individuals.
  • Setting up a solar power system to ensure the continuity of operations during electricity shortages.
  • Installing fire suppression, monitoring and safety systems in compliance with public safety standards.
  • Furnishing administrative offices and landscape areas to improve the site conditions and facilitate access.
• Restoring outpatient clinics at one hospital, by:
  • Rehabilitating 20 rooms, including nine specialised clinics, a laboratory, a pharmacy, a radiology room and administrative offices.
  • Conducting civil, mechanical and electrical works to restore full functionality and safety compliance.
  • Supplying medical furniture, diagnostic equipment and IR systems for effective service delivery.
  • Rehabilitating a doctors’ residence, to provide accommodation for medical staff and improve workforce retention.
  • Implementing safety and infection prevention measures, including appropriate ventilation and fire safety systems.
• Generating short-term and long-term employment opportunities.

This is anticipated to:

• Improve access to basic essential services.
• Revitalise the local economy.
• Improve livelihoods and living conditions in the area.
• Improve local food production and sustainability.
• Enhance food security and ensure consistent access to affordable bread.
• Ensure sustainable service delivery.
• Strengthen the local health system.
• Promote the use of environmentally friendly sources of energy.
• Contribute to the early recovery, social stability and long-term community resilience.

With a budget of around EUR 2.22 million, this project is expected to benefit 450,000 individuals, over a period of eight months, through strengthened community resilience and long-term recovery.

For more information about the projects, visit: 

The Syria Recovery Trust Fund Launches a New Multi-Sector Recovery Project in Jisr Ash-Shugur - Syria Recovery Trust Fund

For more information on the SRTF visit: 

http://www.srtfund.org 

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