Syrian Forum USA
Project Title
For a project rebuilding social cohesion and local governance for durable peace in post-conflict Syria
Date
Sep. 10, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
The post-Assad landscape in Syria is defined by fragmented governance, competing authorities, weak institutions, and a deeply fractured society that threatens to fuel more instability in the region. Syrian Forum USA (SFUSA), through its Syrian affiliates Syrian Forum and the Omran Center for Strategic Studies, will implement an integrated initiative in target communities across five regions of Syria to rebuild social cohesion, strengthen local governance, and support the reintegration of displaced persons. The project will develop a multi-dimensional Stability Index measuring governance, service delivery, displacement dynamics, and social cohesion, then translate findings into activities designed to promote stability, including community dialogues, small grants for locally led initiatives, and capacity-building for local councils and civil society organizations. A Peacebuilding Toolkit documenting tested models will be disseminated through local and international channels to inform Syria’s broader stabilization and recovery efforts.