[6] In the 1990s, Caritas Syria provided aid to the many Iraqi refugees arriving in the country in the aftermath of the Gulf War.

[8][9][10][1] With the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Caritas Syria significantly scaled up its work across the country, quickly becoming an important humanitarian actor.

This support included distributing food and other essential items for everyday use, such as clothes, dishes, blankets, and cleaning agents.

[11][12] After the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, Caritas Syria also mobilised quickly its network of staff and volunteers to provide help through 71 centres in the most affected area, notably Aleppo and Latakia.

[13] Despite being a Catholic organisation, Caritas Syria serves all persons independently of their religious or political affiliations.