145 households · 770 individuals · 15 communities
HH Surveyed
0
Households assessed
Average HH size 5.31 members · Range 1–11
Individuals
0
Total people reached
143 of 145 HH have monthly income below expenses
In Monthly Deficit
0
of households
All 145 HH confirmed zero cash assistance in last 6 months
Cash Aid (6 months)
0
HH reached by cash
100% prefer cash · 99.3% prefer direct cash sums
Prefer Cash Support
0
of all HH surveyed
Income vs. Expenditure Gap
Average monthly figures per household · New SYP
New SYP
USD
Vulnerability Categories
% of HH · Multi-select
By Governorate
HH distribution
145
Total HH
Idleb109 (75.2%)
Hama36 (24.8%)
Geographic Coverage — Sub-Districts
145 HH · 5 sub-districts · 15 communities
5 sub-districts
| Sub-District | Governorate | District | HH | % | Communities |
|---|
Critical Findings
Priority action signals
All Communities
15 villages · 145 HH surveyed
| Community | Sub-District | Gov. | HH | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ID Maharim · محاريم | Saraqab | Idleb | 10 | ||
ID Khuwara · خواري | Saraqab | Idleb | 10 | ||
ID Rasafa · رصافة | Saraqab | Idleb | 10 | ||
ID Tal Tabariz · تل النباريز | Saraqab | Idleb | 5 | ||
ID Hazarin · حزارين | Kafr Nobol | Idleb | 10 | ||
ID Milaja · الملاجة | Kafr Nobol | Idleb | 10 | ||
ID Maar Tamater · معرتماتر | Kafr Nobol | Idleb | 10 | ||
ID Al-Huwair · الحوير | Kafr Nobol | Idleb | 10 | ||
ID Big Dara · دارة الكبيرة | Kafr Nobol | Idleb | 7 | ||
ID Faqie · الفقيع | Kafr Nobol | Idleb | 7 | ||
ID Eastern Deir · الدير الشرقي | Maarrat An Nu'man | Idleb | 10 | ||
ID Halbeh · الهلبة | Maarrat An Nu'man | Idleb | 10 | ||
HM Tal Milh · تل ملح | Muhradah | Hama | 8 | ||
HM Al-Tafrana · الطفرانة | Muhradah | Hama | 8 | ||
HM Jalma · جلمة | Karnaz | Hama | 10 | ||
+ Other / Unspecified | Various | Various | 10 | 6.9% | — |
| TOTAL | 145 | 100% | 15+ | ||
Sub-District Distribution
Households by sub-district
109
Idleb HH (75.2%)
36
Hama HH (24.8%)
15
Communities
5
Sub-Districts
Household Size Distribution
N=145 HH · Average 5.31 members
Marital Status
Head of household
145
HH Heads
Married83.4%
Widow9.7%
Divorced4.8%
Other2.1%
Documentation
Civil ID coverage
96.6%
Hold valid civil documentation
3.4%
Lack valid documents (5 HH)
Protection referral required
HH Composition (Avg)
Adult males (18+)1.24
Adult females (18+)1.36
Children 5–171.87
Children under 50.85
Vulnerability Categories
% of HH with special needs · Multi-select (HH may have multiple)
Key Demographic Facts
37.9% of households include pregnant or lactating women (PLW) — the single largest vulnerability category.
— Vulnerability Assessment, MPCA 634 RNA31% report at least one chronically ill member. Health costs represent a major share of expenses (53.8% of HH spend on health).
— Health Vulnerability, MPCA 634 RNA9.7% are widow-headed households — a compounding protection risk that requires prioritisation in MPCA targeting.
— Protection Flag, MPCA 634 RNA100%
Returnee Households
2.55×
Avg Times Displaced
3
Median Displacements
2015
Median First Displaced
Apr 2025
Median Return Date
Primary Reasons for Return
% of HH · Multi-select — households may cite more than one reason
Displacement Origins
Top origin camps / areas
| Origin Camp / Area | HH |
|---|---|
| Atma (IDP Camp) | 16 |
| Mkhaymat Atma (IDP Camp) | 16 |
| Sarmada | 13 |
| Afrin | 11 |
| Killi | 9 |
| Qah Camps | 6+ |
| Other / Various | ~74 |
Households were displaced from IDP camps representing up to 13 years of protracted displacement (first displaced as early as 2012).
— Displacement Analysis, MPCA 634 RNA73.1% returned due to improved security — suggesting stabilisation but also fragility; conditions could reverse.
— Return Dynamics, MPCA 634 RNAFirst displacements span 2012–2020; last displacements span 2013–2024. Formal returns to current sites peaked in April–August 2025.
— Timeline Analysis, MPCA 634 RNAWith a median of 3 displacement episodes per family, many households have rebuilt their lives from scratch multiple times over a decade.
— Compounded Vulnerability, MPCA 634 RNA53.1%
Major Property Damage (77 HH)
8.3%
Property Completely Destroyed (12 HH)
49.7%
Living in Abandoned Building (72 HH)
41.4%
In Own House (60 HH)
Property Condition After Return
N=145 HH
61.4%
Damaged/
Destroyed
Destroyed
Major Damage53.1% (77 HH)
Minor Damage35.2% (51 HH)
Completely Destroyed8.3% (12 HH)
Intact2.8% (4 HH)
No Property0.7% (1 HH)
Current Shelter Type
Where households are currently living
61.4% of households returned to properties classified as majorly damaged or completely destroyed. Only 2.8% found their home intact.
— Critical Shelter Finding, MPCA 634 RNA49.7% currently shelter in abandoned or unfinished buildings — a serious protection and safety risk compounding the need for immediate cash support to enable basic repairs.
— Shelter Risk Assessment, MPCA 634 RNA16,117
Avg Monthly Income (New SYP / ~$115)
31,007
Avg Monthly Expenses (New SYP / ~$221)
14,890
Monthly Deficit (New SYP / ~$106)
0%
Received Cash Assistance (6 months)
Employment Types (Last 30 Days)
Single-select · % of HH
145
HH
Temporary53.8% (78 HH)
Seasonal31.0% (45 HH)
Permanent5.5% (8 HH)
None / Other9.7% (14 HH)
Income Sources
% of HH · Multi-select
Average income (~$115 USD) covers only 52% of average monthly expenses (~$221 USD), leaving a $106 USD gap per household per month — directly validating the planned USD 150 MPCA transfer.
— Financial Gap Analysis, MPCA 634 RNA8.3% of households have no income source (12 HH). An additional 3.4% depend solely on humanitarian organisations — indicating near-total economic destitution requiring immediate priority.
— No-Income Flag, MPCA 634 RNA100%
Prefer Cash Support (145 HH)
99.3%
Prefer Direct Cash Sums (144 HH)
97.2%
Use Negative Food Coping (141 HH)
2.8%
Received Food Basket (3 months)
Food Coping Mechanisms
Last 7 days · % of HH · Multi-select
Expenditure Categories
Where income is spent · % of HH · Multi-select
Preferred Support Type & Delivery Method
Multi-select · % of HH
Key Needs Signals
Cash Preference — Unanimous
100% of HH prefer cash. 99.3% specifically want direct cash sums. MPCA is the correct modality.
Food Insecurity — Crisis Level
97.2% using cheaper foods; 61.4% reducing daily meals. rCSI indicators confirm IPC Phase 3+.
Debt Trap — 66.9% Spending on Debt
Two-thirds of HH allocate income to debt relief, indicating borrowed survival financing.
"We need support for shelter rehabilitation and agricultural projects."
— Beneficiary voice, RNA qualitative response98.6%
Universal Monthly Income Deficit
143 of 145 HH cannot cover basic monthly needs. Average income is 16,117 New SYP (~$115 USD) against expenses of 31,007 New SYP (~$221 USD) — a monthly gap of ~$106 USD. Not a single household received cash assistance in the 6 months preceding assessment.
61.4%
Severely Damaged or Destroyed Shelter
53.1% returned to majorly damaged properties; 8.3% to completely destroyed structures. Nearly half (49.7%) currently shelter in abandoned or unfinished buildings — a compounding protection and health risk requiring cross-sectoral referrals to the shelter sector.
97.2%
Near-Universal Negative Food Coping
97.2% of households rely on cheaper or less preferred foods; 61.4% reduce daily meals; 25.5% borrow food from neighbours. These indicators — combined with 100% expenditure on food — confirm acute food insecurity consistent with IPC Phase 3+ (Crisis) conditions.
100%
Unanimous Cash Preference
All 145 assessed households identified cash as their primary support preference, with 99.3% specifying direct cash delivery. Combined with functional local markets and 0% coverage in the preceding 6 months, findings strongly validate immediate MPCA delivery at USD 150/round.
Recommendation R1
Proceed
2,800 HH × USD 150 × 3 rounds MPCA — immediately
Recommendation R2
Prioritise
PLW (37.9%), Widows (9.7%), Disabled (12.4%), No Income (8.3%)
Recommendation R3
Review MEB
Monitor USD 150 transfer value vs. MEB monthly
Recommendation R4
Refer
Shelter, health & protection referrals for 3.4% lacking docs
Assessment Summary — MPCA 634 · Rapid Needs Assessment
145
HH Surveyed
770
Individuals
100%
Prefer Cash
98.6%
In Monthly Deficit
| Section | Key Finding | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Coverage | 2 governorates, 5 sub-districts, 15 communities, all returnees | 100% returnees |
| Demographics | Avg HH size 5.31 · 37.9% PLW · 31% chronically ill | High vuln. |
| Displacement | Avg 2.55 displacements · 73.1% returned due to security | Fragile return |
| Shelter | 61.4% majorly damaged or destroyed · 49.7% in abandoned buildings | Critical |
| Livelihoods | Avg income $115 vs expenses $221 · 0% cash aid received | Critical |
| Food Security | 97.2% using negative coping strategies (rCSI) | IPC 3+ |
| Assistance | 100% prefer cash · 99.3% prefer direct cash sums | MPCA validated |