UNDP has been operational in Syria for nearly four decades, since 1975. Its presence has been continuous through the best of times and in the worst of times, in times of war and peace. Since the eruption of the crisis in Syria in 2011, UNDP has been an integral partner in the relief and humanitarian assistance efforts undertaken by a multitude of partners. As an organization, we have evolved in orientation and coverage to help in the identification of affected communities’ needs and priorities in an often rapidly fluid political and security setting in order to lay the foundations for longer-term development objectives. UNDP aims to support and strengthen the ability and resilience of the Syrian people and communities to adapt to their current challenges. UNDP is actively operating in twelve governorates: Aleppo, Al-Hassakeh, As-Sweida, Damascus, Dar’a, Deir-Ez- Zor, Hama, Homs, Lattakia, Quneitra, Rural Damascus and Tartous. When access allowed, UNDP worked in Idleb and Ar-Raqqah and will continue to promote better access to serve the population there. We work either through direct field presence, outsourced personnel, private service providers and/or partner Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The extended network of partners and various implementation modalities are essential to overcoming operational and access challenges, and to ensure higher flexibility in response and resilience to security and other shocks in the target areas.