Doha: As part of its constant humanitarian efforts in Syria, Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has supported a project for paving roads to open humanitarian corridors in Latakia countryside, at a cost of over $30,000 (QR109,044).
Recent escalation in Syrian coastal regions has resulted in huge displacement towards adjacent frontier territories. The open main roads were subject to raids so internally displaced persons resorted to steep byways, which were attacked and blocked. Movement along these roads is risky, and transportation of the injured no longer possible.
An emergency appeal was issued to open safe corridors by removing barriers and paving roads to facilitate the movement of displaced people and transport of the inured.
QRC relief staff visited the region to examine the situation and identify needs. After meetings with civil defence and local organisations, an intervention plan was developed, including 30,000 litres of fuel for trucks and machinery to pave roads at a cost of QR23,205. Five dump trucks were rented to remove blockages, with regular maintenance.
Over one month, the project covered 19km of byways. Two engineers supervised work and made progress reports and QRC paid QR7,000 as incentives to workers for their voluntary work.
QRC is one of the active humanitarian organisations working in Syria, carrying out projects for the communities affected by the four-year crisis.
The latest project was to enhance the 2015 wheat season crop in the north to ensure food security and reactivate the stalled economy, with funding of $245,000 (QR890,881) by QRC.
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