Stories of Impact

Behind every number is a life moving forward.

Featured Story

Ahmed

Ahmed, a 19-year-old living in the Al-Ahd Billah camp in northwest Syria, suffered from lifelong hearing loss that forced him to leave school and live in isolation. Through the Atmeh Community Center, he received psychological support and hearing aids, restoring his confidence. Ahmed now communicates easily, paints, studies again, and lives with renewed hope and purpose.

Health Care · Darat Azza

Samar

Samar, 35, lives with her displaced family in a tent near Darat Azza after their home was destroyed. She became pregnant but couldn’t afford any medical care. Al-Firdous Hospital provided free treatment and a successful cesarean delivery. Samar and her baby recovered well, highlighting the hospital’s vital role in supporting vulnerable families.

Education & Training · Kelly, Idlib

Fatima

Fatima, a 17-year-old displaced girl living in a camp in Kelly, Idlib, abandoned her dream of becoming a doctor after having to leave school. She joined the Balsam Center, which offers free transportation and training for women and girls. Through computer courses, she regained hope, built confidence, made friends, and began rebuilding her future.

Emergency Care · Deir Samaan, Aleppo

Riad

Mustafa’s displaced family of nine lives in poverty on the outskirts of Deir Samaan, Aleppo. Their three-year-old son, Riad, was bitten by a snake and rushed to Al-Firdous Hospital, where he received urgent treatment, antivenom, and eventually recovered from the frightening ordeal with his family.

Protection & Empowerment · Al-Bab

Umm Ahmad

Umm Ahmad, 80, a displaced widow from Idlib, lived in Al-Bab with her daughter and grandchildren, and suffered from psychological distress from disability and isolation. The SRD team provided counseling, psychosocial support, and medical referrals. With a wheelchair and hearing aid secured, her health and mood improved, allowing her social interaction and renewed emotional well-being.

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