Case Study

"In response to the crisis the UK has spent over £3.8 billion between February 2012 and September 2022, with FCDO allocations to over 30 implementing partners including United Nations agencies, international non- governmental organisations, and the Red Cross. This is helping to meet the immediate needs of vulnerable people in Syria and of refugees in the region, while also providing support to refugee-hosting countries." (UK Aid 2023)

• 6th February 2023 a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, killing more than 7,000 Syrians. Humanitarian aid has been desperately needed to assist in the support of the public. This has only increased the pressure on desired aid. The increased aid has put a larger strain on the government to appeal for more financial support to help its citizens (World Vision 2023).
• As of February 2023, the UK alone has donated a mass amount of humanitarian aid to Syria. Since 2012, 23.1 million monthly food rations, 10.4 million vaccines, 22.1 million medical consultation, 1.6 million cash grants or vouchers and 10.1 million relief packages have been supplied to Syria alone (UK Aid 2023).
• Syria has had conflicts continue throughout the country for the last 12 years. This has caused a humanitarian crisis in the country which is amplified by environmental hazards such as earthquakes. The civil war has increased displacement of the population, forcing individuals to abandon their home and livelihoods and seek refuge in other countries (Ismail et al 2018). Having the aid support by not only the UK government but also the public have allowed for many Syrian people to be helped during the ongoing issues in their country and help to improve their quality of life during these challenging times. 
• Due to Syria continuously having a conflict since gaining aid, there has only been more and more aid donated in an attempt to help increase those who are being affected by the conflicts. Yet there have still not been significant changes in the amount of aid required. So, a vicious circle of never becoming self-sufficient due to reliance of aid and ongoing conflict (civil war and natural hazards such as drought and earthquakes) has stopped Syria from becoming self-sufficient and continue to rely on aid (UK Aid 2023).