Victim Assistance for explosive ordnance related injuries in Syria will be delivered through the broader United Nation Mine Action Services for Syria (UNMAS), and will involve, international and national NGOs, relevant organisations and local government bodies. Programs focus on an integrated approach to provide immediate aid, physical and psychological rehabilitation, and economic reintegration for survivors.
The Aim of Victim Assistance (VA) is to bring about lasting improvements in the daily lives of people injured by Explosive Ordnance (EO). Effective VA is characterized by systematic programming that improves physical accessibility, enhances individual empowerment, and raises community awareness. Accessibility eliminates obstacles and barriers to schools, housing, medical facilities, workplaces, government building, and places of worship. Empowerment includes the provision of physical rehabilitation, peer support, social inclusion and economic reintegration.