Water Supply in Syria: All That’s Left Is to Wait
The article describes life in a displacement camp in northwest Syria, where access to clean water has become scarce and unpredictable. The author Huda Yahya Al-Kulaib reflects on how daily routines have been transformed by constant uncertainty, as water is delivered irregularly by truck and residents must carefully ration every drop. Basic tasks such as drinking, cooking, and washing are shaped by waiting and improvisation, creating stress and exhaustion for families. The situation is worsened by declining international aid and damaged infrastructure after years of war. Beyond the physical hardship, the piece emphasizes the emotional and psychological toll of water scarcity, especially on children, highlighting how the crisis is both a humanitarian and deeply personal experience. It was published at the taz newspaper in September 2025.
About Huda Yahya Al-Kulaib: Huda Yahya Al-Kulaib, is a Syrian freelance journalist from Idlib who has been reporting since 2015 on social and economic issues, with a particular focus on women, children, and marginalized communities. She contributes to regional and international media outlets and is a member of the Syrian Female Journalists Network, where she also supports training and mentoring for young women in journalism. She has participated in the hybrid workshop “Her Turn Syria”, which is run since April 2025 by the taz Panter Foundation. The program promotes and supports Syrian women journalists, and her work often combines professional reporting with firsthand experience of life in a conflict-affected region.
Read the full article here: https://taz.de/Wasserversorgung-in-Syrien/!6113332/