
FAO in Syria
The Syrian Arab Republic and FAO
The Syrian Arab Republic joined FAO in 1945, where the cooperation was strengthened with the opening of an FAO representation office in Damascus in 1978. Over the years, the collaboration focused on enhancing agricultural production and rural development as well as normative support. Since the beginning of crisis in Syria year 2011, strengthening the resilience of farmers has been a key focus of FAO activities, with interventions targeting households affected by the conflict and host communities across the country.
News
Publications

River cane and water hyacinth in the Orontes River A study of the species’ heavy growth and possible means of control
24/11/2024
This publication is a technical report and the result of an intensive study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...

Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Pilot projects
24/09/2024
This publications explains about FAO's pilot project, the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), under FAO's project (Building local...

Building Local Resilience in Syria Project highlights
24/09/2024
This document is to promote FAO and the UK Aid project, entitled "Building Local Resilience in Syria (BLRS)", which integrates a set of climate-smart,...
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Contacts
FAO Representation in the Syrian Arab Republic
Mezeh- East Villas – Al Farabi St. Al Duha Avenue
Bldg. NO. 4502
P.O Box: 10709 Damascus
Tel. +963-11-9346
Fax. +963-11-2153610
[email protected]