Due to the internal conflict in Syria, hundreds of thousands of Syrians have had to maintain their lives in neighbouring countries, especially in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. Within the framework of "open door policy", Republic of Turkey has given "temporary protection status" to Syrians. 22 ACCOMODATION CENTRES IN 10 PROVINCES Turkey hosts more than 700.000 Syrian Guests within its borders. 220.000 of these Syrian citizens have been sheltered in 22 temporary protection centres, established in 10 provinces. Also nearly 500,000 of them reside out of the protection centres. Up to now, over 2.5 Billion US Dollars have been spent by Turkish Government in order to meet the needs of Syrians such as nutrition, health, security, shelter, education, hygiene etc. In spite of Turkey's great efforts, international community spent only some 200 million US Dollars for Syrian people in Turkey. Turkey also addresses the humanitarian needs of the Syrian IDPs through the zero-point border operation, in compliance with international law. EFFICIENT AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM UNDER THE COORDINATION OF AFAD AFAD have built utmost efficient and integrated system in temporary protection centres. Within the scope of this system, education, medical service, security service and the other services have been carrying out under the coordination of AFAD and in cooperation with Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Family and Social Policies and other relevant Ministries, Governmental and Non -- Governmental Institutions and Organisations. AFAD also determines the standards of temporary protection centres regarding the building and management works. These practises and experiences are being shared with all the world and serve as a model for countries which host refugees in relatively worse conditions. FOOD As well as the supply of hot meal three times a day, smart cards have been distributed to Syrians that allow shopping in markets in accommodation centres. HEALTH Syrians have an opportunity to be treated by 74 specialists and 300 medical staff in 20 field hospitals in accommodation centres. There are also 100 ambulances that are always on standby. In average, 8 thousand Syrians benefit health services daily. Up till now, more than 2 million Syrians were treated and 33.581 Syrians have undergone medical operations. Nearly 10 thousand Syrian babies were born in those hospitals so far. The critical cases exceeding the capacity of field hospitals are transferred to hospitals within the main city in the province. Syrian citizens living out-of-camps can get free services from any state hospital throughout the country EDUCATION More than 60 thousand Syrian children at kindergarten, primary, secondary and high school level continue their education in 740 classes. Syrian curriculum has been performed in the schools and students also take Turkish lesson. Turkish and Syrian teachers give the lessons. There are also many hobby and vocational courses for youngers and adults, such as carpet weaving, tailoring, hairdressing and craft. Over 30 thousand Syrians have completed various vocational training programmes so far. SECURITY Security of accommodation centres are maintained by sufficient number of gendarmerie and private security force. Protection centres are also protected by security cameras 7/24. OTHER SERVICES Sewerage system, water supply network, prefabricated WC and showers, dishwashing and laundry rooms, playgrounds, TV and internet rooms, market, prayers rooms, were established in accommodation centres. Communication systems, translation, announce system, cleaning, fire services, banking and psycho-social support are the other services for Syrians. MEETING DEMOCRACY We have divided the camps to neighbourhoods ruled by chosen mukhtars, and so giving the opportunity to Syrians residing in the neighbourhoods the right to select their own representatives. MOBILE COORDINATION CENTRES At the current state, the registration of Syrians who live out of the protection centres has started via Mobile Coordination Centres. When biometric registration system has been completed, all necessary information of Syrians will be integrated to system. After that, thanks to Electronic Humanitarian Aid Distribution System (EYDAS) which was developed by AFAD, donors and people in need will be brought together in database. Optimum distribution of humanitarian aid will be performed by matching supply and demand.

• published: 13 Mar 2014
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