In recent months, various provinces in Syria have witnessed extensive grassroots donation campaigns aimed at collecting financial and material aid for those affected by the war, particularly the displaced individuals living in camps in the northern regions and ruined cities. With living conditions deteriorating and poverty levels escalating, these initiatives, touted as the largest national effort since the onset of hostilities, have successfully raised over $1.635 billion to assist in reconstruction and improve post-war services.

Despite the enthusiasm surrounding these campaigns, the displaced Syrians express doubts regarding the tangible impacts of these efforts on their daily lives. Many families continue to reside in makeshift shelters or dilapidated housing that lack basic life necessities. The challenges they face include seasonal and limited assistance that fails to address essential issues like unemployment, poor infrastructure, and ongoing destruction in large parts of the country.

Residents like Amjad Rahal from the Khabar al-Jawz camps underscore the insufficiency of aid, stating that while donations are critical, they do not fundamentally change the dire conditions of displacement. They highlight the ongoing need for systemic solutions that address the root causes of their plight, rather than relying solely on sporadic charitable contributions as the region struggles to recover from a prolonged conflict.