Educational support – A step to a brighter future
Samiah, is a 16-year old girl, originally from Bokamal, Deir- Ez-Zor. When she was 11 years old, her life turned upside down as ISIS took control over Bokamal. She lived with her family for five years in extremely difficult conditions and many of her relatives passed...
A young man’s dream comes true
Anas is one of 1.75 million boys and girls that dropped out of school to support their families, millions of young Syrians lost their youth and years of education. Anas, originally from rural Aleppo, was displaced 6 years ago when fighting broke out in his village. He...
Mobile teams make a difference in children’s lives
They travel long distances to reach the most vulnerable, they are the first on the ground to assess and intervene in the situation, they are from the community and serve the community – they are the mobile team. “We are all affected by this crisis and I...
Syria – Making a Difference
Behind the huge numbers are real families, like Hussein, Fatima and their eight children.
The Story of Ahmad: An Innocent Victim of Child Recruitment
The story of Ahmad, the 12-year-old child, who escaped forced recruitment is an example of the horrific reality of the use of Child Soldiers in armed conflicts.
Volunteering to help others is contagious in the Refugee communities in Syria
One would wonder what motivates a refugee living in war-torn Syria to do voluntary work, but the passion in their eyes and the determination they radiate answer the question.
Senior citizens of the refugee community in Syria enjoy open day event
“The seniors are our blessing” An open day celebration dedicated to honour the senior members of the refugee community.
An open day increases engagement between refugees and Syrian displaced people
Communication can be as vital as food and water. Information and communication provide insight into people’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices and offers active innovative tools to better support them.
Syrian doctor devotes his life to serve displaced, refugees and vulnerable
Practicing medicine for more than fifty years, the 74-year-old doctor spends most of his day in his clinic providing medical assistance to thousands of displaced and vulnerable people.
UNHCR exerting efforts to support displaced people living in camps northern Syria
Displaced people living in the camps in northern Syria in very harsh conditions, tired, scared and without access to the most basic necessities to survive. UNHCR together with humanitarian partners are coordinating efforts to bring them life-saving assistance and reduce their suffering.
Refugees and UNHCR’s Syria staff celebrate World Refugee Day 2017
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Office in Syria marked the World Refugee Day (WRD) with different events highlighting refugees’ resilience and talents and UNHCR’s role in assisting them.
UNHCR helps displaced students apply for their final 9th grade public exams
The Syria crisis made it difficult for students to attend their final exams in many parts of the country, UNHCR together with partners made it possible for these students to sit for the 9th-grade exams.