Manar, armed with a PHD in children's education, embarked on a mission to address a pressing need in her community, a haven where parents could entrust their children for specific durations. In October 2022, she unveiled her micro-project in a modest rented space, with enthusiasm. Despite its compact size, the center offered enriching toys and games, from sand games to mental challenges, catering to every child's interests.

Juggling her role as a mother of two daughters and her husband's absence due to military service, she poured her heart into nurturing this venture. As the children joyfully played in the vibrant space, Manar had dreams of expansion. However, financial constraints were large, hindering her aspirations.

Determined to fuel her vision, she turned to the Micro Projects Program for a lifeline. With their support, she acquired additional toys, games, and even a much-needed battery for lighting. With this assistance, she seized the opportunity to rent the nearby shop, to realize her dream of an expanded space for the children.

Maya, a diligent young woman from Qattinah village, faced challenges in pursuing her passion for nail care. With determination, she juggled her studies in chemistry at Al-Baath University while honing her skills through training courses. Five years ago, she embarked on a journey, initially working from home until the borrowed tools were reclaimed, leaving her jobless. Undeterred, she sought employment at a salon to help in sustaining her family of five.

For two years, she worked tirelessly, accumulating experience. Yet, Maya yearned for independence. Despite her father's modest pension, she aspired to alleviate the financial strain on her family. With unwavering resolve, she ventured to establish her own nail care small business.

Through perseverance, dedication and hard work, Maya not only covered her educational and living expenses but also empowered herself and inspired those around her.

Maryanne, a determined young woman from Fairouza village, took an essential role in her family's well-being. With her father's plumbing income and her mother who is a housewife, their life was modest. 

In November 2022, aided by her sister and father, she opened a shoe and bag store in a rented shop balancing her studies with managing the store was challenging, but Maryanne persisted. However, as economic strains tightened, restocking the shop became hard. 

Hope surged when she received assistance from the Micro Projects Program. With renewed stock, the store flourished, easing the family's financial burden. Maryanne's dedication, while balancing her responsibilities as a baccalaureate student and an entrepreneur, not only contributed to securing her family's dignity but also inspired others in Fairouza village.

Mowafak, a skilled wall painter with over 24 years of experience from Fairouza village. He's honed his craft between different locations like Homs, Damascus, and Lebanon, gaining a wealth of skills. 

He shoulders the responsibility of being the sole breadwinner for his family, including his wife and three children. He also cares for his ailing mother-in-law, who has been living with them since a stroke left her paralyzed, in addition to his mother.

Recognizing the seasonal nature of house wall painting, he decided to diversify his income. In 2022, he took on a role as a taxi driver, earning a percentage of the profits from the vehicle owner. However, his ambition was to open a spraying workshop, a dream that seemed financially out of reach.

With hope in his heart, Mowafak applied to the Micro Projects Program, and his application was approved. Today, he stands proud as the owner of his very own spraying workshop. This project ensures a steady income throughout the year, offering stability and security for his beloved family and their future.

Following his divorce, Milad lived alone in Fairouza village, in a farm owned by one of his acquaintance who lives in America, and he diligently cared for the property.

Since 1995, he had made a living as a skilled wall painter and sprayer. But misfortune struck when his equipment was stolen from a construction site. With resilience, he decided to rent an electric generator and an air compressor to continue his work. However, this decision meant a significant drain on his income.

The economic crisis made it nearly impossible for him to recover from his loss. His daily struggle to make ends meet was a constant burden. It was during these difficult times that he learned about the Micro Projects Program. With hope in his heart, he applied for the essential equipment that could save his livelihood and secure a dignified living for himself.

In the heart of a bustling area nestled a home where dreams brewed and aspirations soared. Dhyaa Al-Btros, his wife, and his family members lived within its walls, each floor holds a part of his close-knit family.

Since 2004, he delved into the field of confectionery, honing his skills by working at various pastry shops. In 2008 he was called for military service until 2010. Upon discharge, he returned to his roots in Khabab, opening a pastry shop until 2014 when adversity struck, so he relocated his shop to the Al-Dukhanieh area in Damascus, but the situation wasn't any better there as violent incidents and armed conflict took place in the area which resulted in the loss of his shop.

Undeterred, he adopted a novel approach, distributing goods via electric bicycles until 2019 when he was called again for the reserve service for three years before resuming the distribution of goods and biscuits, using his brother's electric bicycle.

Presently, Dhyaa toils in the morning as a warehouse worker, and by dusk, continues his work on a bicycle, aspiring to have a pick-up truck for efficient distribution, which would improve his income and release him from the hard morning work. 

considering this tapestry of trials and challenges, Dhyaa was supported by the Micro project program to purchase his own pick-up truck hoping to empower his unwavering spirit in the face of adversity, improve his living conditions, and preserve his dignity.

Karin Jbeil, a woman of remarkable courage and determination, born in 1989, lived a journey of strength and self-discovery that shaped her life forever.

Married to Wissam Al Ramahin, a dedicated hospital employee, Karin’s life revolved around her family. With two precious children, Sharbel born in 2010, and Christelle in 2013, her days were filled with love and purpose.

Karin's entrepreneurial spirit ignited in 2008 when she enrolled in a nail and waxing course at the European Institute. From 2012 onwards, she began her journey offering her skills to the community. Her home, became her workplace, with a room dedicated to her craft.

The echoes of war that ravaged their area in subsequent years did not deter Karin. Despite the chaos and uncertainty, she persevered, balancing her career aspirations with the safety of her children so she started to work in a nearby childcare center for two years, ensuring stability for her family during tumultuous times.

As peace slowly returned to Dowella, Karin resumed her passion for beauty, working part-time at local salons but the low salary wasn’t worth the long hours she spent far from her kids. She yearned to establish her own beauty salon, equipped with nail and waxing services.

Having support from Hope Center to have her own salon not only empowered her to become financially independent, but also assured her that dreams can flourish, and lives can be transformed.

Reineh Al-Hosh was born in 1997 into a family of craftsmen, Reineh's destiny seemed to unfold within the sparks of a blacksmith's workshop as his father, a seasoned blacksmith, toiled tirelessly at the forge.

From 2017, Reineh honed his craft across various workshops, absorbing every flicker of knowledge passed down by his father's skilled hands. Yet, amidst the clanging of metal, shadows loomed over his family as many health issues burdened his parents, casting shadows over his aspirations.

Reineh was yearning to take his own path, where he could establish his workshop depending on his father's experience to succeed, but the meager wages he was taking prevented him from saving money to achieve that endeavor.

with support from Hope Center, Reineh was granted all the necessary machines and equipment that enabled him to start his own workshop with resilience and prosperity despite the challenges, the workshop stood as a testament to their unwavering perseverance, offering solace in the middle of instability and promising a better future.

Saadeh Nader, born in 1993, is married and residing in a rented house in Kashkoul with his parents.

Saadeh's professional journey began in the printing industry. Initially working in a print shop in Safita, he later ventured into freelance graphic design, harnessing his skills in graphic design from 2016 to 2020. Despite setbacks, including the closure of his father's marketplace, Saadeh remained resilient.

In 2020, he moved to Damascus and secured employment at Food Products Company, where he honed his graphic design skills further. 

Despite the challenges that the country was going through which reflected negatively on his financial condition, Saadeh's entrepreneurial spirit remained undeterred. With his expertise in graphic design and printing, he envisioned a printing center that offers a variety of services, from printing cards and documents to thermal printing on magnets and pillows, Saadeh felt that he possessed the technical knowledge needed to manage his own printing center.

He gathered his courage and applied to the Micro-Project program in Damascus. Today, after the fund, Saadeh had his own source of living that helped to improve his conditions, provide a decent livelihood for his parents, and promise him of better livelihood. 

Osama Dawod hails from the war-torn region of Al-Zabadani, where destruction marred the landscape, leaving his family's home in ruins, forcing them to leave due to escalating violence, and settle in Bloudan holding onto hope and resilience.

However, despite financial constraints hindering his education, Osama's determination never wavered. He worked tirelessly, learning how to make Western snacks and grilled meals.

During that period, he took on various jobs to support his household, from working as a kitchen assistant to packing relief supplies, insisting on preserving a decent livelihood during the terrible years of war.

In 2021, he moved to Damascus, where he worked in a restaurant as a sous chef. However, his aspirations soared beyond the kitchen. With a vision to create a unique snack venture, Osama aspired to establish his own snack bar, offering a variety of sizzling sandwiches on a griddle. His desire for a better future propelled him forward to apply to the Micro-Project Center asking for support.

Today, through his hard work, determination, and unwavering faith, and by the support he had from Hope Center to establish his own project, Osama transformed challenges into opportunities, igniting hope for a brighter tomorrow.