SARC’s relief aid is in people’s memory all over Syria

July 19, 2018, 3:03 am

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In Al Sham Btjma’ana festival, where SARC has its participation in the volunteering village, Waleed spotted SARC’s location from afar and eagerly raised his small hand asking his mother to take him there. As soon as he approached SARC volunteers, Waleed started talking to them, telling memorable stories about his lovely experience with them and how they helped him everywhere, whether in his own city Deir Ezzour or in Eish Al-Warwar town in Rural Damascus, where he moved and resided with his family. “Today, I am strong, thanks to your help” He said. Waleed talked about SARC malnutrition team’s visits… Read More »

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Amira and Sahar are friends for best and worst moments

August 11, 2018, 7:03 am

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Amira (40) believed that “Dreams couldn’t be achieved through making wishes. Only determination can make it”. She knew how to make living amidst tough circumstances when her husband passed away leaving her alone with many children. Amira invested her talent in sewing along with her neighbor, Sahar, whose husband had a critical health condition, also has suffered similar circumstances and decided to light a candle better than to curse the darkness. The two women applied for SARC’s livelihood grants and received sewing machines, after an assessment process ensured their ability to manage a small business project. SARC team follow up… Read More »

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Future maybe caught in circumstances, but the present is in our hand

August 27, 2018, 2:28 am

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For Ayala (22) the concept of humanity boils down to a quotation said by Gibran Khalil Gibran: “The tribune of humanity is in its silent heart, never its talkative mind”. She believes that a humanitarian work is carried out far from personal interest or waiting for a reward. A year and a half ago, Ayla has volunteered in first aid squads of SARC – Homs branch. She is a student in Architecture engineering and she almost could excel in her college were it not for the crisis, which has affected many aspects of her life and made her to step forward with no plans… Read More »

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Humanity in sight of the community culture will rebuild our country Syria

August 27, 2018, 3:06 am

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In his point of view, Mouhanad (29) considers that the Humanitarian work is not limited to providing a material assistant, but it extends to be a community culture where work is entwined with personal life. He, who volunteered at the relief and distribution team of SARC – Tartous branch in 2014, puts his voluntary work as the first priority in shades of a humanitarian crisis and dire needs. The crisis in Syria has tough impacts over Mouhand’s life as it forced him to leave his home in Tabaqa – Raqa city- and held up his MA education in economics and commerce. However, he believes that with… Read More »

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Sympathy provokes humanitarian work

August 27, 2018, 3:22 am

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It is well known that sympathy is a heartfelt emotion that motivates humankind to help each other, and this is why Douaa (27) volunteered in SARC- #Qounaitera branch 3 years ago. She has joined the mobile clinic team where she learned how to turn sympathy to a genuine assistance. She was keen to provide #humanitarian services, though the crisis obliged her to leave her home and to give up her study in Agriculture engineering. Today, Douaa dreams of returning to her home and college and has hope that tomorrow is a better day.

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13 Years in fields of charity

August 27, 2018, 3:29 am

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It is essential and usual alike for Mouhamad to stay vigilant to receive emergency calls at his working place in SARC-Response unite. Mouhamed, whose experience in volunteerism has extended back to 13 years ago, when he joined SARC – Hama branch, has recognized the value of the teamwork and the importance of the specialization. He also learned to be calm and good listener while communication with beneficiaries. “The humanitarian work is a vibrant action because it is built on giving,” He said Similar to most Syrians, Mouhamed wishes that peace and happiness prevail over his beloved country, Syria.

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“Since crisis excludes no one….It might affect me as well”

August 27, 2018, 3:49 am

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“The name of my mother (Jamilah, which means beautiful) has its meaning over the years when I was close to her before the crisis in  Syria, but today things changed and my mother is far from me which gave my life different face and taste,” Said Imad. Imad, the darling of his mother, grew up to his 30s and has dedicated himself to help affected and displaced families with the motivation of love he fed by his mother. “Since crisis excludes no one, it might affect me as well. I always think about affected families and tries to walk in their… Read More »

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“Humanitarian work is the most transcendental thing in her life”

August 27, 2018, 3:55 am

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Through her life, Lama (29) has done her best to help those in need as much as she could. 8 years ago, she joined SARC as a volunteer in order to have access to more affected people and support them efficiently. “Humanitarian work is the most transcendental thing in my life.” she said. Lama has managed to make a balance between her humanitarian duty and her education. She has successfully obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics and commerce and managed to reach a post of hygiene promotion coordinator due to her excellence in volunteerism, where she has learned to work with… Read More »

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13 years of voluntarism is merely a start!

August 27, 2018, 4:09 am

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43-year-old Tawfik says: “13 years and it still feels like I started yesterday” Tawfik has been a volunteer in SARC since 2005, his journey involved several stages, of which the first was working as an  ambulance driver and soon he was eager to join the first- aid- team and so he took a training in the principles of first aid and started his duties as a paramedic in addition to his first job as a driver. Tawfik is a father of 4 children which is definitely not an easy thing but since he’s also involved in the humanitarian work that makes his day much… Read More »

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Her worries about children motivate Fatima to find an exit

September 4, 2018, 5:44 am

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Similar to most Syrians, Fatima has suffered difficult circumstances due to the crisis, which affected her career, social life, physical and psychological aspects. However, she didn’t give up and decided to find an exit. “In the beginning, I was hesitant to visit SARC’s psychological clinic, but the determination to find a solution motivated me to that”. She said. In SARC’s social care center, Fatima has involved in an intervention plan designed by the psychological health department, where she attended educational sessions, checked by a specialist physician, got proper medications and participated in PSS entertaining activities. During health recovery, Fatima followed… Read More »

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SARC livelihood project in Idlib

September 18, 2018, 1:40 am

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The seeds grants provided by SARC livelihood project is aimed to enhance the self-sufficiency for Fatima. But she went beyond and processed the vegitables crops to pickles that could make another source of income for her family. It is worth mentioning that the livelihood project in idlib is supported by  

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At a very young age, Leen attains her self-fulfillment

September 19, 2018, 5:06 am

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Full of energy and enthusiasm, Leen (19 Y) showed splendid brilliance at hairstyle workshop launched by SARC’s community center and supported by Danish Red Cross in Idleb branch. “I have joined the workshop because I need to attain a self-fulfillment and play an active role in my community.” Leen said.  

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SARC helps Celine have a lively childhood…

October 25, 2018, 3:24 am

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Celine a 2-year-old girl had been suffering from a brain tumor since she was 5 months old. Resection was conducted to remove part of the tumor in her brain. The Surgery had side effects and it left Celine diagnosed with Paraperisis, therefore her mother reached out to Al-Bassel hospital in Tartous where they recommended for Celine a standing Table. Consequently, Celine’s mother seeked for assistance from the MIKA team of SARC-HSP who responded immediately and delivered the standing table. Celine was referred to the Child Protection program to follow up her treatment and physiotherapy sessions at Al- Bassel Hospital. The… Read More »

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“Life seems more beautiful through my camera lens”

November 11, 2018, 4:05 am

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His glittering eyes and broad smile hide the strong determination of Mohamed (9 y) to be a professional photographer in the future. SARC teams met him and his family in Mohamed Ali Braidy shelter in Hama during a mission of distributing winter items for 314 families there.  They have watched him carrying his camera, observing people and scenes through a lens and asking his friends to smile before taking a photo. He will be a famous photographer as long as SARC volunteers have believed in his talent and motivated him to achieve his dream. It is worth mentioning that the… Read More »

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Um Waleed will be always remembered for her spirit of giving

November 18, 2018, 4:50 am

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You just need to cast a small eye to Um Waleed (70 y) to recognize the amount of misery she has suffered and the amount of giving she has provided as well throughout her life. The misery is quite clear with her heavy footsteps and the traces of the wool threads that seem mingled with her hand’s lines, while giving is evidenced by the sum of money she slipped in the donation box allocated by SARC’s Swaida branch to help people in need. The great woman has dedicated her whole life for her 7 children and for people in need… Read More »

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Warm reunion reveals the agony of absence

November 23, 2018, 6:01 am

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Elaf (means affinity) restored the deep meaning of her name as she reunited with her family Only a heart-warming family cuddle could express a yearning that was too deep to be uttered in words. At Kassab border point, in Lattakia, waiting-time was over and the dream came true because SARC and ICRC managed to fulfill a humanitarian mission under Restoring Family Link Program. On the reunion day- Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018- The whole family of Elaf stood together waiting for her arrival. Her father has just hoped her to return in a healthy state, while her siblings kept mentioning her… Read More »

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Livelihood initiatives in Zabadani

November 25, 2018, 4:29 am

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In the most tranquil lane in Zabadani you need only to follow the hammer sound to reach Mr. Ahmad Knaish at his small productive and well-organized workshop. On the way to that shop, you will get sight of unforgettable visual scenes, among them the livelihood projects launched to encourage the local townspeople to return home and regain their lives there. As soon as you reach Ahmad’s workshop, you will discover that the 54 years old man is highly professional in repairing domestic ovens. Ahmad, whose difficult circumstances were his pure motivation to return, said: “I have come back home and… Read More »

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Qais regain his right in playing

December 24, 2018, 2:48 am

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With an innocent childish features and warm smile that broke the winter cold, Qais Express his joy with his portion of winter clothes, Which Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers surprised him with it in the distribution Center in Izraa city. “i wasnt able to play with my friends, because my old shoes didnt fit my feet, and the cold prevented me from leaving the House,” a few words describes the suffering of an eight years old boy When he was watching his friends playing, his family Financial situation do not always allow him to get what he want from clothes,… Read More »

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Um Raghad is an example of determined and patient women

January 20, 2019, 5:21 am

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In Al-Mshairfeh village in Rural Jableh, Um Raghad (32 y), lives with her six daughters -four of them are handicapped. Her husband passed away a few years ago leaving the family under difficult living conditions. The mother patiently looks after the girls and dedicate huge efforts to have them straight-A students at their school. The mother welcomed SARC volunteers with an unexpected warm smile at her small house, with a balcony viewing to the mountain, where she can have some rest. Welcoming SARC’s Hygiene promotion volunteers, she insisted to serve them some hot tea. “For your visit warms my heart,… Read More »

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His father is his superhero

February 11, 2019, 5:11 am

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In Rukban, we met Qaed (a name means leader) whose t-shirt carries the emblem of Superman, the most loving character for children. Qaed is considered a superman in the camp and beloved by all. However, for Qaed, the superhero is his father, who has accompanied him during the worst days. Qaed and his family have been staying in Rukban since three years. Today, he wants to go to school to learn, to become a real hero of his tough time and to inspire children of his age as he believes that determination is stronger than hard times

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