Mardiros a young barber with seven years of experience, he lives with his mother and bears the sole responsibility of being the family's breadwinner. As a talent in his craft, Mardiros was longing for the security and independence that came with owning his own barbershop. However, the lack of supportive environment and economic challenges of the country left him hesitant to take the leap. He meticulously calculated every aspect, and despite numerous attempts, he remained doubtful as it posed a significant risk.

Having endured the frustration of earning minimum salaries while working for others, Mardiros knew he needed his own equipment to establish his resilience. Mardiros had an idea to minimize the cost of rent, Mardiros's current barbershop decided to offer him the opportunity to rent a chair in their salon for his own customers. This arrangement enabled him to reduce rental expenses while still generating a steady source of income.

With the approval from the Hope Center, Mardiros received an incredible boost in confidence and support. Finally, he could embark on his journey towards independence. The burst of hope and opportunity provided by the Hope Center gave Mardiros the courage to chase his dreams, ensuring a brighter future for himself and his family. 

Nancy Samaan, an ambitious young girl from Tartous, graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts and later relocated with her family to Aleppo. Nancy always had a clear vision of her passion for graphic design and poured her heart and soul into her work.

At a young age, in 2018, Nancy started her career as a graphic designer. However, she soon realized that her previous job didn't provide the opportunities she needed to improve her skills and profession. Determined to grow, she embarked on a new job that allowed her to explore photography, expanding her abilities and opening up diverse avenues in graphic design. She delved into areas like social media content creation and product advertisement.

After gaining five years of experience in the field, Nancy desired to work independently, driven by her longing for financial independence. She planned to achieve her goals step by step and began by building an impressive portfolio of her work, which earned her positive feedback from customers who admired her talent and expressed a desire to collaborate. Nancy leveraged social media platforms to showcase her work and gain recognition in the job market. With unwavering confidence and fearlessness, Nancy's ultimate dream career was to become an interior designer.

However, the unavailability of a laptop became the only obstacle hindering her success; One day, while working from home, Nancy's laptop suddenly stopped functioning due to a surge in electricity, resulting in the loss of all her files and documents.

Standing as Nancy's number one supporter, her mother is immensely proud of her daughter's determination and unwavering belief in her abilities. With the support she received from the CHC team, Nancy regained her confidence with her new laptop and took the first step towards realizing her dream and unleashing her boundless creativity to pursue a fulfilling career.

Elias Zerz, is a skilled electric technician. He learned the tricks of the trade from his father, who unfortunately passed away in 2014. Elias gained over 17 years of valuable experience working alongside his father. Now he works in the shop which his father had established back in 1983, specialized in various electrical services. After the loss of his father, Elias faced many challenges, but with unwavering determination and sheer hard work, he managed to open new doors of opportunity.

Seeking to enhance his skills and elevate his work, Elias realized that he needed to upgrade his tools and equipment, a venture that proved to be quite costly. His proficiency lies in home electricity wiring. He currently shares a home with his mother and brother, who is also studying to become an electrician. 

One obstacle that continues to hinder his progress is the outdated equipment he currently has. As the sole provider for his family, Elias primarily relies on his own efforts, occasionally receiving assistance from his brother. Elias is always eager to utilize the latest technology and tools in his work, such as an electricity generator. This would greatly benefit him, especially when he travels to rural parts of Aleppo where access to electricity is non-existent. With a reliable generator by his side, Elias would be able to work at a faster pace and fulfill the electrical needs of those remote areas.

After receiving approval from the Hope Center, the aid has alleviated numerous challenges and provided a much-needed boost to Elias's determination. This support enables him to continue striving for excellence in his craft and fulfill the responsibilities he shoulders for his family and the communities he serves.

George Shahda is a hardworking craftsman and a father to two adorable children. His work revolves around a unique concept in the domain of event planning and decorations. George used to have a shop in Homs where he began his initial work, but he had to sell his father's workshop to move to Aleppo for university. During the war, he relocated to Lebanon, where he continued working in event planning and decoration.

George strongly believes that with creativity and hard work, anything is possible. Despite the impact of the war on Aleppo's economy, George refuses to be limited. His specialization lies in crafting decorations, such as display stands, backdrops, and table decorations. He works with a variety of materials, including wood, paper, mirrors, foam, and resin, with wood being his primary choice.

For three years in Syria, George initially relied on carpenters for required work, but he eventually realized that he preferred to handle everything on his own. Thanks to the Hope Center, George was able to save time and become more self-dependent, which will help him improve his income and secure a better life for his lovely family.

Antoine, an optician specialized in eyewear lens making, has garnered extensive experience over the years. He is an incredibly optimistic man, brimming with energy and enthusiasm. His work holds immense significance for him, as he takes great pride in delivering his work with utmost precision, striving to ensure that it is free from any errors. Since 2000, he has been operating his shop, situated in a mid-density area. While the location might not attract a high volume of foot traffic, Antoine's reputation has managed to draw in customers. Prior to opening his own shop, Antoine had worked at a renowned eyewear company called "Abd el Samad" in Aleppo, where he honed his skills.

Like every Syrian, Antoine experienced loss during the war years. His wife, a retired teacher, resides with him and their son, Fadi. Their older son and daughter had left the country and traveled abroad. Antoine's aspiration was for Fadi to learn the optician profession, passing down his knowledge and experience to his son. By doing so, he hoped to encourage Fadi to stay in the country, establish a stable income for himself, and contribute to its growth.

In 2014, a tragic incident occurred that disrupted Antoine's plans. While attempting to start the machines by running an electricity generator, an accidental electrical mishap caused a fire that destroyed his entire shop. The situation was terrifying, leaving a deep scar in Antoine's memory that he still carries to this day. As Antoine grows older, he finds himself confined to his house, grappling with a sense of purposelessness that has taken a toll on his mental well-being. However, despite all the misfortunes, Antoine's optimism shines through. His infectious smile continues to fill the room, even in the aftermath of such hardships. 

With the support Antoine has received, he has finally found his rightful place, indulging in the very thing he loves and, above all, ensuring the well-being of his family while guiding his son. In moments when hardships weigh heavily on our shoulders, recovery and resilience pave the way forward. It is for this very reason that Antoine believed in these principles and got the appropriate support to help him overcome any obstacle thrown his way.

Jan lives with his parents in their modest house. The father is an employee working at Al-Kalima Hospital, and the mother is a housewife so he is the only provider of income for the family

Jan’s family has been through a lot in the past 10 years; during the war his father got hit by a shrapnel in his waist and a shell hit their building’s roof but, thankfully their house was only slightly damaged. Then his mother got severely infected by the coronavirus and after her treatment she was no longer able to open the shop.

Jan’s career begun as an electrician, he worked in this domain for more than four years but his income started to drop due to the harsh economic conditions that were impacting the city thus he was forced to change his profession. 

He decided to become a videographer and started learning the profession by working with several videographer, and now he can work on more than four types of cameras.

After he has been funded, Jan is ready to start fresh after having his own computer and camera. 

Ebrahim’s life hasn’t been easy at any time, gaining money has always been hard; he had to change his job several times because of the poor economic and living conditions. Ebrahim is the only breadwinner for the family, he lives with his wife, son and daughter in the family’s house.

During the war, the family was displaced for four years to Latakia until the area settled and as a result of the earthquake, their house was damaged and they were evacuated

He started his professional career as a furniture sprayer and worked there for two years, then went to military service for other two years, from 1991 to 1996 he worked in a grain factory, after which he worked for a year in furniture spraying, After that for 18 years he worked in the field of spare parts. 

During the family stay in Lattakia, he worked in a plastic siphons factory, and after their return to Aleppo in 2019, he returned to work in the field of spare parts and returned to his main profession; furniture sprayer as a worker; but because of the shop owner’s travel he remained unemployed. lately, he has been working in a factory in the Sheikh al-Najjar area.

Ebrahim has had enough of being a worker during his life and now, after he got the approval from Hope Center, he utilized his empty house which was affected by the earthquake for his work, now he can provide a better income and livelihood for his loved ones.

Patricia's dream is to display her paintings in an exhibition

Patricia’s painting journey began as a hobby to fill her leisure time, however it didn’t take her long to be discovered and recognized by her circle and her teachers have always been her supporters.

Patricia lives in a modest house with her mother (a housewife) and her father who is a worker in a printing press in the Sheikh Najjar area with being the only source of the house’s income. Before the war he used to own a printing press unfortunately the equipment was completely lost and stolen.

She participated in many exhibitions, including an exhibition in Damascus, which had the greatest impact on the request of her paintings by clients, but she did not want to sell because of her desire to create her own exhibition and start working through it. She's planning to homeschool her students; she's got some students ready for the summer.

The Micro Project program allowed her to improve her work by providing the required tools and materials, now Patricia will use her skill to make good income and teach basic painting mechanisms to the interested and talented students. 

Amal lives with her mother and sister. Her father (who is separated from the mother) is not responsible for them.

In 2013, they were displaced from their home more than once because of the war and the high rental prices. Her sister, is currently an employee and her mother is a housewife.

Amal started her career by working for several companies, then she took a nail art course and after that she started working at a Beauty Center for 3 years and left work there due to long working hours and little salary. Then she went to work for three months doing manicures.

After working in several centers, she resigned and allocated her room for work and bought a simple kit. Lately, the shortage of the needed tools has become a major obstacle. So, she started working with gelish, eyebrow tattooing and skin cleansing. She has clients and became well known.

Amal wants to open her own workshop at home and through the Micro-project, she will be able to provide a good income for her family.

“Working from young age helped me gain experience and become a successful craftsman” 

Garo is a single man who lives with his parents and his brother who helps him provide for the household.

Garo started working in a goldsmith workshop back when he was only fifteen years old and he liked this profession and decided to continue in it. In 2010 Garo and his brother took over their father’s workshop to increase their income and gain independence, gradually they equipped the workshop with all the necessities but they were missing one of the most essential machines in their line of work, which led them to need other workshops in order to complete their work, but this dependency cost them a lot of money that’s what made them seriously think of a fast and secure way to provide that machine.

Thanks to Hope Center, now Garo and his brother have the needed machine which helped them reduce their expenses to the bare minimum and now they save a lot of money which enables them to fulfill their family’s needs and daily expenses.

“Life is full of difficulties, but these difficulties are strengthening me” that’s what Majda said, when she summarized her life.

Majda is 58, she lives alone. She has been working in the field of sewing in so many professional workshops from young age and her journey have started from being a worker for several years all the way to opening her own business. Due to her health condition (knee joint problems) she needs is flexible working schedule.

Her earnings were slightly decreased after she prioritized her health over her work and decided to work part time, because she needs rest which is nearly impossible if she stayed as a worker.

Like many other strong women, who know nothing but relying on themselves. She found the solution in opening her own business at home. She will take work from the workshop she used to work with and some acquaintances.

Today, thanks to the funding from the donors, Majda bought the essential sewing machines that saves her time and effort.

Sarkis lives with his wife and his mother; his wife is an employee at a school but soon she will take maternity leave because she is pregnant, his mother is a caregiver for an elderly woman.

Sarkis’s profession is car tuning, he started as a worker back when he was in his early twenties in the Bustan Al-Basha area and stayed in the area until it became unsafe and he had to find another job in a safer region, after a long search he found a job where he is working now.

During the war the family house was damaged by bomb shrapnel and the parish helped them restore it, unfortunately after the earthquake their house got damaged again and they left it and stayed in a church hall. When they returned home, they had to face yet another shock as the house was robbed.

The responsibility of becoming a father is huge therefore Sarkis decided to rent a workplace because he wants to gain independence and take care of his family’s everyday expenses and his newborn baby’s needs.

Sawsan, a wife and mother of two, faced the challenges of her husband's tiring profession in stone cladding, which took a toll on his health. Despite the hardships, he persevered, as there seemed to be no alternative. Witnessing his struggles, Sawsan decided to take matters into her own hands to support their family.

However, fate had other plans when she suffered a stroke, leaving her unable to work or exert herself. Determined to find a solution, she wanted to open a cosmetic shop as the lifeline that could sustain her family. Recognizing the potential of her idea, she applied to the Micro Projects Program for assistance.

With the program's support, Sawsan successfully opened her cosmetic shop, transforming it into a source of livelihood. This endeavor not only provides for her family's immediate needs, but also promises a better and more stable future. 

Adnan, a retired electronic engineer living in Fairouza village, faced financial challenges after retirement, relying solely on a modest pension to support his family. Undeterred, he turned to his lifelong passion for electronic devices maintenance, a skill he cultivated since 1995. However, his work was hindered by the severe lack of electricity in his area and the absence of a suitable chair for his tasks.

Adnan, being the sole provider for his eighth-grade son, improved his work when a solar power system was installed. This transformative solution allowed him to overcome the interruptions caused by power outages, ensuring a stable environment for his electronic repair work. With all the necessary tools at his disposal, he can now pursue his profession without constraints, securing a reliable source of income to support his family.

In Fairouza village, Nassouh and his wife Fahima work side by side, jointly managing a mini-market they established in 2020 to provide for their family. Their younger son seeks better opportunities in Lebanon, while the eldest, resides with them in the village. 

The mini-market offers a variety of food commodities and dairy products. Recently, their thriving business encountered a challenge when the refrigerator stopped due to an unreliable energy supply. The inadequate power led to the spoilage of numerous dairy products, causing financial strain. Determined to address this issue, Nassouh took the initiative and applied to the Micro Projects Program for a solar power system. 

This innovative solution promises to ensure a consistent and uninterrupted energy supply for their shop, also securing a more stable income for their mini-market and family.

Salim's life took a drastic turn with the outbreak of war in 2011. A skilled car mechanic with a thriving workshop in the industrial area of Homs, he owned a house in Al-Sabeel neighborhood and a car. However, when conflict forced Salim, his wife, and their three children to seek refuge in Al-Arman neighborhood, his stable life crumbled.

Jobless and facing the harsh reality of war, he resorted to selling his car for survival. As chaos intensified, their house in Al-Sabeel and Salim's workshop fell victim to theft. In 2012, the family relocated to a village near Homs, where he, desperate to make ends meet, took on various jobs but the hope of reclaiming their lost life decreased, forcing Salim to borrow money from a relative.

He purchased second-hand equipment and worked in the village until 2021. Rising rental costs in the village led the family back to Homs, where he borrowed once more to repair the house and workshop. Amidst these challenges, a disc disease struck him, necessitating surgery and deepening his financial burdens. Forced to sell his workshop to settle debts, he acquired a small shop in Al-Hamidia neighborhood.

Unable to return to his former profession due to health constraints, he ventured into metal and copper welding. In pursuit of stability, he applied to the Micro Projects Program, hoping for support in rebuilding his life. With optimism in his heart, Salim aimed to provide for his family through the newfound opportunity of his small shop in Al-Hamidia.

Rami, a dedicated father and the sole provider for his wife and four children, has been working as a floor tiler since the turn of the millennium. Over the years, his trusty equipment had worn out, and he faced the challenge of frequent electricity shortages, which hampered his productivity in this electricity-dependent profession.

The cost of replacing his equipment and investing in a generator was unaffordable for him, given his responsibility for a large family. Amid the harsh economic conditions of his country, saving up for these necessities seemed like an impossible dream.

However, a ray of hope emerged when Rami's friends introduced him to the Micro Projects Program. He saw this opportunity as a lifeline to renew his equipment and secure his family's livelihood. With hope, he applied to the program, believing that it could be the key to ensuring a dignified life for his beloved wife and children. 

Nidal, a skillful craftsman with over two decades of experience in floor tiling and stone cladding, had always been the backbone of his family in Homs. His wife, daughter, son, and his son's young family relied on his skills for their livelihood.

However, as time went by, his tools and equipment began to show their age. Renewing them became increasingly challenging, with maintenance costs increasing. His work often suffered from the frequent blackouts in the region, causing delays and frustrations. To keep his work afloat, he had to rent an electric generator, which put a significant strain on his finances.

His son had a humble job with a modest income, but the burden of supporting the entire family weighed heavily on Nidal's shoulders. That's when he decided to seek help from the Micro Projects Program. With the assistance, he was able to renew his equipment, breathe new life into his business, and purchase a reliable electric generator.

The improved equipment not only enhanced his productivity but also brought stability to his family's life, Nidal can continue to provide for his loved ones, ensuring a comfortable life for his wife, daughter, son's family, especially, his precious one-year-old granddaughter.

Yolla, a mother of three in Qattinah village, is married to Rasem, a retired employee. The couple and their two unemployed sons, George and Jack, depended on her dairy shop for living. Tragically, the family had already endured the loss of their eldest son, Johnny.

In 2016, she initiated the dairy shop using rented refrigerators, a venture born out of necessity. Over time, these refrigerators became worn-out, maintenance costs soared, and replacement seemed financially impossible. The situation became challenging as she not only prepared and sold dairy products but also handmade food to make ends meet.

Yolla turned to the Micro Projects Program for support, hoping to save her family's only means of survival. With the assistance provided, she successfully revived her project, ensuring a stable future for her family. 

Dalia, a resident of Qattinah village, became the backbone of her family when her husband's health issues forced him out of work. With a modest salary, she bravely took on the responsibility of providing for their family of four. In 2019, she took a bold step by opening a shoe store, hoping to secure a stable living.

However, economic challenges and tough circumstances hindered her ability to restock the store with goods. Her husband made a difficult decision to travel to Lebanon in search of better opportunities for their family. 

Determined not to give up, she sought assistance from the Micro Projects Program, with the support received, she revitalized her shoe store, ensuring a continuous source of income for her husband, two young children, and herself.

Now, Dalia manages the shoe store, empowered by the Micro Projects Program to secure a better life for her loved ones.

"We were displaced from our village in Homs to Damascus countryside, lost our house and work, and had to start from zero in a different place and difficult condition"

This is how Elias summed up his story in the past years of war. 

Elias was living with his wife and kids in a small village called Alqraiteen in the countryside of Damascus, he was working as a goldsmith doing all the stages of gold manufacturing in addition to working as a gold seller.

They weren’t living in luxury, but they managed to live decently, that was blown away with the first years of the crisis as the village was surrounded by the armed gangs which made Elias lose his workshop and the gold pieces he owned. Moreover, during the incidents then they were displaced to Jaramana town in the countryside of Damascus.

 Elias was determined to take care for his family so he started to work at a gold workshop not minding being an employee after all those years of experience because his main concern was providing his family the basic living demands.

His wife also started to work too in order to support her husband within the difficult circumstances they were facing but the increasing costs of living made it very hard for Elias and his wife to cope and they had to look for an alternative solution to improve their living.

With the help of the Micro-project program, Elias was funded with all the tools and equipment to have a gold manufacturing workshop where he could have his own space to increase his work and have better income hoping that this project will be a turning point for Elias and his family.

Fady has always believed that if he wanted to do something, he would find a way no matter how hard the circumstances were.

He is 32, married, and has two little daughters Mira and Mila. He lives beside his parents and younger brother in Al-Dwallaa neighborhood, his parents are retired and his brother is still at university which made Fady responsible for their living.

Fady graduated from Communications High School in 2008 then he got employed at the Ministry of Oil as a guard and at the same time he registered for the first year of Law college seeking to become a lawyer.

He was so determined to work and study at the same time so he could afford the living expenses for his family and continue his education.

Unfortunately, at the very beginning of the Syrian crisis, Fady was called for military service until 2019. These nine years that were taken from his life didn’t prevent him from achieving his goals so after his discharge he returned to his previous work as a guard, had a part-time job as a warehouse guard, and continued his education until he graduated as a lawyer.

Fady wanted to change his career and improve his conditions but he was unable to quit his job despite the low income because he was the breadwinner of the two families and being jobless will affect his situation.

However, he never made excuses for his poor situation and was always trying for the best so as soon as he heard about the micro-project program in Damascus, he applied for the taxi project which he considered a direct source of income that will help in improving his living condition and be a supported project for any future success in his life.

Being a driver is the only job that Maher has ever known, at the beginning of his twenties, he traveled to Lebanon and started working as a private driver at Al-Fursan organization for Disabled People, his income was good enough to provide him with a decent living, and save some for his future.

However, as a result of the crisis in Syria, his mother and siblings fled to live with him in Lebanon depending on him for all their expenses which majorly affected Maher’s financial situation.

In 2018, the situation in Lebanon started to deteriorate and Maher lost his work with the association and became unable to drive in Lebanon.

Maher decided after all those years to return to Syria where he rented a small house in Altabbaleh area in Damascus and started to work as a taxi driver hoping to restore his previous life.

During that period, his brothers traveled to Sweden and his mother returned to live with him as she was diagnosed with cancer and needed to be under intensive care and costly treatment which was out of Maher’s ability to handle.

With the help of Hope Center, this self-made man was supported to have his own taxi which will help him restore his independence in work and provide him with a sustainable source of income to improve his living condition. 

Wissam had always been a hard worker. It was something that had been ingrained in him since childhood. His parents had both passed away when he was young, leaving him to fend for himself. But that didn't stop him from succeeding in life. After years of working as a sewing apprentice, he had eventually become a work partner in a small sewing workshop.

Things were going well for Wissam and his family until tragedy struck. In 2001, his partner passed away, leaving everything behind to his family. Wissam was left with nothing, not even a part of ownership in the workshop. He had to start from scratch again.

He worked in multiple workshops thereafter, but the salary was never enough to meet the family's needs. It all came to a head when his son was diagnosed with epilepsy and autism. The medical care and medication that his son needed were expensive, and Wissam had to sell the sewing machines he owned just to make ends meet.

It was a difficult time for Wissam and his family. But they never lost hope. Thankfully, the tide turned when he got funded by a micro-project in Damascus, he was finally able to buy all the tools he needed to open his own workshop.

It was a dream come true for Wissam. he had a small house, but it was enough to start a new business and improve his standard of living. With his own workshop, Wissam could now afford to pay for his son's medical care and medication. He felt grateful for the support that he received, and he promised to do his best to make his own business thrive.

Wissam's story was a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance. He had gone through tough times, but he never gave up hope. And in the end, things had turned out for the better. He could finally provide for his family and help his son. 

Fouad Sioufy is 26 years old and lives with his mother and brother in a rented flat in Jaramana, his mother is an employee at Alzahrawi Hospital and her salary is very low and his brother is still in the first year of Business Management college.

Since his childhood, Fouad and his siblings used to see their parents fighting, and soon after his father left the house and ignored all responsibilities toward his family and kids which forced Fouad to be the man of the house since his teenage.

When he became 19, Fouad worked in a restaurant for two years then decided to learn about Mobile maintenance, and at the same time he started studying at the psychology college, Fouad soon became very good and had his own customers.

During his study period, he kept working in mobile phone maintenance with a friend of his in Sednaya and was trying his best to secure the house demands; pay the house rent, and help his siblings to continue their education but unfortunately, in 2018 he was called for military service and stayed in service until 2021.

After his discharge, Fouad started working with his friend at a mobile maintenance shop for a 50% percentage of profits, which was not enough to afford the increasing costs of living.

Fouad felt that it was time to be independent in his job and get his own income so he came to the micro-project program in Damascus asking for support.

With the help of Hope-center, Fouad was supported with all the tools and equipment needed to write a new page in his life and fill it with achievements and success, hoping that this project will help in securing this determined man with a brighter future.

At the age of 67, Antoun was still fighting against life difficulties as he was forced to work day and night so he could put food on the table at the end of the day.

For most of his life Antoun worked as a driver on different vehicles and gained a lot of experience, he was determined on providing his family with good living and tried his best to secure their future.

Unfortunately, such an aim was not available in his condition as his son, George, has undergone seven bowel operations since his birth and he is unable to do hard work while his other son Joseph was discharged from military service after being hit on the head during an armed conflict at the service period. Joseph was diagnosed as being under psychological trauma and in need of costly and continuous treatment which Antoun couldn't afford.

On the other hand, his wife’s health has also deteriorated and became in need of constant medication.

Antoun found himself after all those years of work in difficult financial conditions and unable to afford the treatment costs of his son and wife or even afford the basic needs for his family.

He was in desperate need of support; so with great faith in his heart, Antoun visited the micro-project center in Damascus and applied for the taxi project.

indeed, his request was approved as he was funded to have his own taxi hoping that this project will be the chance to enhance Antoun’s life and help in improving his family’s conditions.

For more than 30 years, Farhan Alkhalil was driving around streets day and night, trying to cope with changing circumstances and provide his kids and wife with the best living conditions.

Such endeavors might be easy for many, but surviving was the main issue that all people sought in Syria during the past few years.

Farhan Alkhalil is 56 years old; he was married to Georgina Harrouq but they got separated six years ago. He has two sons Jerios born in 1999 and Fadi born in 2003. Farhan has been working as a taxi driver since 1992, taking 30% of the profit from his work and the rest going to the taxi owner, making it difficult during the past years and the increasing costs of living to make improvements or save any money as his income was barely enough for daily food.

However, what made things worse for Farhan was that his son Jerios was called for military service in 2018 and he is now serving at the Syrian-Iraqi borders under difficult conditions while his other son Fadi suffers from Bone growth shortening which formed a huge obstacle in his life and made him in constant need of medication so he started to work as a waiter to support himself and help his father with the house expenses.

Farhan and his sons were living in a humid, dark flat that lacks the most basic necessities of life but that didn’t prevent him from waking up every morning to start a new day full of faith that good things are coming.

After supporting Farhan with the Taxi he restored his determination to work because he knows now that he is independent and no one will share with him his hard work, which enables him from increasing his efforts and making improvements in his life.

Subhi grew up in the small village of Elmismyah, surrounded by rolling hills and fields of green. As a young man, he worked hard in his construction business and owned several tools to help him with his trade. Life was good, and Subhi was proud of all that he had accomplished.

But in 2013, everything changed. The armed groups entered the area and took everything that Subhi had worked so hard for. Overnight, he found himself without a business and without any tools to help him rebuild.

Things got even worse when shells started raining down on Elmismyah. Subhi, his wife, and their daughter who suffered from autism barely escaped with their lives. With their home destroyed, they were forced to move to Damascus and rent a small house there.

Subhi knew that he had to find a way to provide for his family. He started working as a delivery man, delivering goods around the city to make extra money. His wife took a job caring for people with special needs but eventually had to quit so that she could devote all of her time and energy to their daughter because they couldn’t afford the special care she needs.

caring for someone with autism is expensive, and with no source of income, Subhi and his wife struggled to make a living. They sold all the gold they owned and any belongings they had left back home just to afford the best care possible for their daughter.

It was a tough time for the family, but Subhi refused to give up. He was determined to give his daughter the best possible life, even if it meant working day and night to do so.

After applying, Subhi received a pickup truck from the micro project in Damascus. With this truck, he was able to start his own delivery business, working for himself and making better money than before. He is finally able to give his family the life they deserved, and his daughter to receive the special care she needed.

Subhi never forgot the struggles he went through, but he was grateful for all of the lessons he had learned. He continued to work hard, taking nothing for granted and always striving to do his best.

Mousa grew up in a small, loving family in a town that was known for its olive plantations. His father works as a government employee, his mother is a dedicated housewife, and his sister is attending college. Although they were not wealthy, they lived a comfortable life, full of laughter and love.

After completing his education in Dental Prosthetics, Mousa had to face the harsh reality of finding a job. With no opportunities in his hometown, he decided to move to Damascus in search of better prospects.

Arriving in Damascus, Mousa rented a small room that had nothing more than a mattress to sleep on. Determined to build his career, he worked in multiple Dental Prosthesis laboratories to gain as much experience as possible. While the work was hard and long, Mousa knew that it was a stepping stone to his future success.

Three years passed by, and Mousa was still living in the same room. However, fate had other plans for him. He came across micro project that offered him all the necessary tools to open his own laboratory. With the support of the project and his hard work, Mousa finally opened his own business.

It was not only a dream come true but also a big relief for his family. Their olive land was lost in a big fire, which had been the primary source of their livelihood. Mousa's laboratory would give his family the financial support they need to get back on their feet.

Mousa's life is changing for the better, and he is grateful for all the hard work and struggles he had faced. But, he never forgot his roots and always strived to help others in need, just as he had been helped.

George had always been a hard-working man who lived his life with unwavering grit and determination. He spent his entire career working as a government employee, saving every penny he earned to offer a better life to his family. He lives with his parents, wife, and daughter in small two rooms that he shared with his divorced sister, whom he supported financially.

In 2010, George decided to take a leap of faith and purchased a taxi. He had taken a loan and borrowed money from relatives to make the purchase possible. Over the years, the taxi became his main source of income, a livelihood that allowed him to provide for his family, pay off the loans, and save for a better future.

Unfortunately, fate had other plans for George. In 2016, while working on his taxi, he was kidnapped and held captive for ten days. His family had to pay a ransom to secure his release, but unfortunately, they lost the taxi in the process. George was heartbroken, but he refused to give up. Instead, he worked harder than ever before, determined to recover from the loss he suffered.

He eventually got back on his feet with the help of micro-projects in Damascus. With the funding, he was able to purchase another taxi, so he could provide a better living for his family.

Retired from his government job, George found solace in his work as a taxi driver; he witnessed the ups and downs of life and came out of it all with a newfound resilience. His life had been quite the journey, but George is grateful for everything he had overcome.

Jamila had always been a hardworking woman. For over two decades, she and her husband had been working tirelessly in the sewing industry. They had started out working for Jamila's sister who owned her own sewing workshop. It was there that Jamila and her husband developed their skills and learned everything they needed to know about the business.

In 2017, after working for so long and having learned everything, they decided that it was time to open their own workshop. They wanted to be able to have all the profits to themselves and not have to share it with anyone else. So, they borrowed some machines from Jamila's sister and started their business.

However, their dream of owning their own workshop soon came to a halt. The machines they had borrowed from Jamila's sister only worked on electricity, and the power supply in their area was very unreliable. They could barely work a few hours each day because the electricity was only on for a short amount of time.

Things were looking bleak for Jamila’s business. They were barely making ends meet and were on the verge of closing down. That was until they stumbled upon a new way to power their machines.

One day, Jamila applied for a grant that would allow them to purchase the batteries and machines that worked on them, with the help of the micro project in Damascus she was funded with the equipment she needed to get back to business.

Thanks to this grant, Jamila and her husband were able to get their business back on track. Now they are able to work for longer hours and were no longer limited by the unreliable power supply. Hopefully, their business will thrive again, and they will be able to afford a better life for themselves.

Jamila had learned that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of innovation and hard work to overcome even the toughest of obstacles.

George had shouldered a lot of responsibilities at a young age. He lives with his disabled father, mother, his wife, and her sister, all under one roof. His wife works as a teacher in a public school while her sister works at a wax factory for people with special needs, but their combined income barely makes ends meet.

George had finished high school and went straight to the army, where he served for seven long years. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when he lost his brother in a battle, leading to his discharge. Since then, he became the sole breadwinner for his family.

He started working in a local hotel, but the salary was not enough to support everyone. So, he took a job as an employee in a construction company that paid a little better. George worked hard and long hours to provide for his family, but he still struggled to make a better living.

One day, George heard about the micro-project in Damascus where he could get funding to start his own delivery business. He jumped at the opportunity and applied with his idea of a pick-up truck delivery service and utilized his contacts from the construction company to make deliveries for them. He was approved for the project and received the funding.

Now, George can provide for his family without worrying about making ends meet. Although he still works long hours, he knows that all his effort is worthwhile in the end. George's family is proud of his hard work, determination, and dedication. he has shown that with perseverance and strength of will, anyone can achieve their dreams, despite their challenges and circumstances.