Deadline: 27-Aug-2025
UNDP is inviting proposals for a project on Climate Change Resilient and Agriculture Improvement in Maskana sub-district, Aleppo. The area has endured over fourteen years of conflict, instability, and displacement, leaving its population struggling with damaged infrastructure, high prices of basic goods, and declining agricultural productivity. Water scarcity—worsened by climate change through extreme heat, drought, and irregular rainfall—has placed further pressure on livelihoods.
Maskana, located about 100 km southeast of Aleppo and bordered by the Euphrates River, has around 90,000 residents spread across 94 villages. Once a thriving agricultural hub, it now faces multiple challenges: damaged irrigation canals, contaminated land from explosive remnants, and a loss of productive assets. Farmers depend on both irrigated and rainfed lands to cultivate crops like wheat, barley, vegetables, olives, pomegranates, and grapes, as well as to raise livestock.
The Wadha area, with a population of 14,700, has been selected for targeted support due to its severe war impacts, high poverty levels, and vulnerability to climate change. Many farmers there have lost their livelihoods, and irregular rainfall has reduced land productivity. UNDP, with its partners, aims to help small farmers adopt climate-smart and sustainable agricultural practices such as zero-tillage farming, organic fertilizer production, and regenerative techniques. The project will also strengthen agricultural value chains through training, provision of equipment, inputs, and small business start-up support.
The total budget for the project is $343,930, with most funding allocated to direct costs and limits set for administrative expenses. Eligible applicants include national and international NGOs legally registered or authorized to operate in Syria. Organizations must have at least five years’ experience in early recovery and resilience—particularly in livelihoods restoration—and a proven track record working with vulnerable populations, UN agencies, or development partners. Adherence to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy is required.
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