Homs Refugee Camp

The camp was established in 1949 on an area of 0.15 square kilometres, adjacent to al-Baath University. Most of the original refugees fled from the villages surrounding Haifa , Tabaryeh and Acre in northern Palestine.

Where is Homs Camp Located?

Homs camp is located within the town of Homs, 160km north of Damascus.

Today, most refugees are wage labourers, local civil servants or street vendors.

Poor environmental health is a major concern as it affects the quality of life and poses health risks for the refugees. The sewerage system needs to be expanded to cope with the increasing camp population.

Two old school buildings are in a dilapidated condition and have major structural defects. UNRWA's main priority in the camp is to reconstruct the schools to provide improved facilities for the refugee children.

About Homs Camp

• More than 22,000 UNRWA registered refugees
• Six double-shift schools
• One food distribution centre
• One health centre
• One small community-based organsisation (women’s programme centre and disability centre)
• One learning resource centre office