RAPID NEEDS ASSESSMENT:
INTENTIONS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NORTHWEST SYRIA TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMETOWNS

In light of significant recent developments in Syria, this assessment, conducted by Dünya Doktorları/Médecins du Monde Türkiye, seeks to explore the intentions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northwest Syria regarding their potential return to their hometowns.

It examines the anticipated timeframe for their return, the challenges they may face, and the types of support required to facilitate a successful and sustainable reintegration. Accordingly, the assessment aims to advocate to concerned stakeholders for addressing the humanitarian needs of displaced communities, emerging with the contextual changes.

Conducted from December 12 to 16, 2024, the assessment relied on key informant interviews with local authorities and camp management staff members in eight locations across the Aleppo and Idlib governorates.