More Than 1,000 Farmers Benefit from an Agricultural Livelihoods Project in Hama and Rural Damascus

St. Ephrem Patriarchal Development Committee (EPDC), in partnership with ZOA, has completed an agricultural livelihoods project benefiting more than 1,000 farmers in Al-Suqaylabiyah – Hama Governorate and Douma – Rural Damascus, through an integrated package of capacity-building activities, agricultural tool distributions, and Courses for sustainable farming support.

In Al-Suqaylabiyah, 500 farmers participated in training on climate-smart agriculture, covering sustainable water management, balanced fertilization, organic compost production, and seedling production techniques. The project also provided agricultural equipment, installed 19 mobile solar-powered irrigation units, and trained 30 staff members from local agricultural units to strengthen technical advisory services.

In Douma, 523 farmers received agricultural equipment packages designed to improve farming practices, increase productivity, and strengthen household livelihoods.

By combining technical training, agricultural inputs, and sustainable energy solutions, the project contributed to improving agricultural productivity, strengthening food security, and supporting more resilient rural livelihoods in the targeted communities.