New commitments from South Korea, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, with help from UNDP, are boosting Syria’s recovery. The aid targets both urgent needs and keeping basic services running. Together, these efforts bring fresh hope to Syrian communities.

South Korea has promised US$ 38 million in support for Syria, working with UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO. These funds will help repair buildings and infrastructure, clear debris, create jobs, and support health, education, food, and water needs. One of the main projects called Rivive will remove over 550,000 metric tons of debris and rehabilitate vital services in places like Aleppo, Homs, Deir-ez-Zor, and Rural Damascus.

Also, Qatar and Saudi Arabia announced a joint initiative of US$ 89 million through UNDP over three months to sustain Syria’s essential public services. The money helps pay the salaries of government workers in health, education, and other key sectors to prevent collapse of public services. By doing so, they aim to maintain stability and support people’s daily lives.

Putting these two efforts together creates a powerful dual approach: one part restores damaged infrastructure and supports people directly, the other ensures that public institutions can keep functioning. But challenges remain. Some areas are hard to reach due to insecurity, and aid must be well coordinated to reach the most vulnerable.

If these efforts are sustained over time, they could help shift Syria’s path from emergency relief to lasting recovery. Continued commitment, clear planning, and smart coordination will be key to turning these initial steps into real, long-term change.