 الكثير من of us might know that 80% of water resources are used for agriculture, but we may not be aware that water is a powerful resource for peace between communities. In times of more than 12 year crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic and unbearable challenges as climate change, destructions of facilities, difficult economic situation and limited availability of production inputs. The FAO's mission is to guarantee that rural communities sustain their main sources of livelihoods by supporting the restoration of irrigation and guarantee equal access to water for the farmers. Water for irrigation is the opportunity to enhance the social cohesion, increase employment and income rates for rural families because of a better production status, crops and livestock as well as expanding the amount of irrigated cultivated areas particularly under the current challenging conditions in the country. On the World Water Day FAO is keen to help more than 120,000 farming households in 2024 sustain and restore their livelihoods, return to their homes and lands and encourage their involvement in managing and operating the irrigation system. Achieving this can be done by supporting light rehabilitation works of irrigation facilities and canals, introducing climate smart technologies for effective water use, as well as conducting capacity building sessions for farmers through FAO's farmer feed schools. Water is key for peace. Our duty is to ensure that people have equal access to water and the required tools for efficient use of this water.