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    Deutsche Version Platform “A New Beginning for Syria”

    Many individuals and representatives of civil society, municipalities, academia and the private sector wish to support the new beginning in Syria. The BMZ therefore launched a platform called “A New Beginning for Syria”.

    The platform “A New Beginning for Syria” platform is an initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is directed at non-governmental actors based in Germany who wish to contribute to Syria’s recovery and reconstruction. The platform serves as a forum for technical dialogue, exchange of experiences, and mutual networking. As of October 2025, it brings together more than 1,200 participants.

    The platform’s activities include this information portal, a LinkedIn group, and a series of technical and networking events. Interested stakeholders, private initiatives or individuals are invited to register for our mailing list in order to receive information about upcoming events. For any questions or comments, please contact us at Neuanfang-syrien@giz.de.

    Further information on advisory services and funding opportunities is available on this page.


    Register for our networking portal to stay up to date on developments on the platform and to network with other stakeholders. You can also reach us by e-mail at Neuanfang-syrien@giz.de.

    The platform “A New Beginning for Syria” has been set up by the German Development Ministry (BMZ) so that non-governmental stakeholders based in Germany and wishing to support the new beginning in Syria can exchange ideas with the BMZ and with like-minded actors and find cooperation partners.

    The platform “A New Beginning for Syria” is intended to facilitate networking among interested private individuals and representatives of civil society, municipalities, academia and the private sector, and to provide them with information about Germany's development work for and in Syria. We are constantly updating and adding content to the platform.

    No. The platform is meant exclusively to provide information and facilitate thematic exchange. All decisions relating to funding and to the question of which initiatives will receive financial support are made completely independently of the platform under the framework of existing support structures. Neither is the platform intended to be used to group together or coordinate offers of assistance or donations for immediate emergency assistance – there are other dedicated structures for that purpose.
    • A new beginning in Syria

      Getting involved

      Do you want to get involved in supporting the new beginning in Syria? Here you can find information on support programmes, advice centres and points of contact.

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    • BMZ activities in Syria

      Support is being adjusted

      When the civil war broke out in 2011, the German government suspended its bilateral cooperation with Syria. However, the BMZ has continued to support Syria's people via the United Nations and non-governmental organisations. Thanks to these long-standing relations, the BMZ is now able to respond quickly to the new situation and adjust its support. Read more about the BMZ's activities.

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    As at: 31/10/2025