Press Release: 15 Years After Syria’s Conflict Began, Children Face New Risks Amid Middle East Escalation

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A photo of a child playing with a ball in a displacement camp in Syria
Sunday, March 15, 2026

15 years after the Syria conflict began, millions of children are still paying the price.
Renewed escalations in the Middle East threaten families already coping with hunger, displacement, and trauma.
Today, over 7 million children in Syria need humanitarian assistance, and in 2025, World Vision Syria Response reached 2.5 million children with food, water, education, protection, and psychosocial support. Sustained international support is essential to meet the needs of Syria’s children and help them rebuild their lives after years of crisis.