Rupture, Remembrance, Resiliency: The impact of Displacement on Syrian Women Refugees in Turkey

In light of the trauma experienced in a war setting and the rupture caused by leaving one’s home and social network, how do women reconstruct their lives in host communities, and what resources are available to aid them? SREO sought to answer this question through interviewing both refugee women and donor organizations providing services to refugees in southeastern Turkey. By interviewing women in three refugee camps and four cities, SREO sought to obtain a diverse sampling of experiences and viewpoints among Syrian refugees. The donors interviewed in these areas varied from Syrian civil society organizations and opposition groups to Islamic-oriented Turkish charities.
By comparing women’s stated needs with how donors identify and prioritize services offered to women, SREO hopes to draw attention to areas of achievement, as well as any gaps that need to be addressed in supporting refugees.