Wissam, a second-year marketing student, thrived in her humble village of Qattinah alongside her hardworking family. With economic struggles, Wissam and her brother Wassim embarked on a journey to alleviate their parents' burdens; Drawing on their individual talents, her skills in electronic marketing and Wassim's design skills, they envisioned a microproject that filled a void in their village.

Their dream came to reality as they delved into the world of printing, realizing the absence of such services in Qattinah, which was forcing locals to travel to Homs city. With unwavering determination, Wissam sought support from the Micro Projects Program, securing vital tools like a laptop, printing machine, and heat press machines.

Now, in the heart of their village, the siblings work tirelessly, their microproject not only bridging a gap in the market, but also bringing prosperity to their family, fostering economic stability and embodying the youthful ambition and promise for a brighter tomorrow. 

Growing up amidst the struggles of inflation in his country, Rustom became the hope for his family. As the only son among his parents and two sisters, he felt the weight of responsibility early on in life.

While his father, a retired journalist, and his mother, a retired teacher, relied on their meager pensions, his sisters, university educators, contributed as much possible, but it was clear that it wasn't enough, thus Rustom took matters into his own hands.

From a young age, he ventured into the workforce, initially as a music teacher, then as an accountant for a local store. However, his spirit yearned for more than just stability; he sought independence. Taking a bold step, he embarked on his own micro project.

Rustom wanted to expand his small business. His vision was to diversify the shop's offerings, particularly adding dairy products. However, lacking essential resources like a reliable refrigerator and consistent power supply, his dreams seemed distant.

The Micro Projects Program in Homs presented itself as the perfect opportunity; he applied for assistance, acquiring a display refrigerator and a solar power system through the program. Now, armed with the tools to thrive, Rustom's micro project blossomed. His dedication not only secured the livelihood of his family but also paved the way for a promising future. 

Alimar, a diligent young lady from Qattinah village, found herself at a crossroads after graduating from the commercial institute. With limited job prospects, she turned her passion for beauty into a source of income, offering services to clients in their homes. Despite the challenges, she remained steadfast in her dream of owning a beauty salon.

Her journey wasn't without hardships; her father's health setback forced him to leave his hairstyling job, but Alimar inherited his skills and determination. She seized every opportunity to hone her craft, attending training courses and gaining experience in various salons.

When she learned about the Micro Projects Program, she saw it as a chance to turn her dream into reality. With the support of the program, she opened her own beauty salon, fulfilling her lifelong ambition and securing a brighter future for her family.

Through hard work, perseverance, and the assistance of the program, Alimar transformed her passion into a thriving business, bringing joy to her clients while providing for her loved ones.

After her father's passing, Rasha became the pillar of strength for her family, at just 15, she set aside her dreams of education to support her mother and younger brother. For eight years, she toiled tirelessly in a nail polish factory, the weight of responsibility heavy on her shoulders. The wages barely sustained them and the displacement from Homs to Fairouza village only deepened their struggles.

Trusting someone to handle their financial affairs led to devastating consequences. The scam drained their resources, leaving them vulnerable in a new village. Despite setbacks, Rasha refused to surrender to despair.

With determination, she pursued a training course in nail care, harnessing skills that would become her beacon of hope. 

Yet, Rasha dared to dream and sought assistance from the Micro Projects Program, a lifeline to break free from the cycle of hardship. Now with the support she received, she finally managed to start a promising business filled with hope for her family. 

In the heart of Qattinah village, Dima stood like a fragile flower against the harsh winds of fate. Alone, with two children, she dared to dream of a brighter tomorrow.

Her husband's mysterious absence cast a shadow over their house, leaving behind unanswered questions after his travel to Lebanon two years ago.

With the support of her family, she resolved to carve her own path and shoulder the weight of dependence. Yet, she always wanted to have her own project and provide for her children without causing a burden to anyone.

In the flickering glow of hope, Dima found out about the Micro Projects Program. She applied for a mini-market, and a lifeline emerged, threading promise into her aspirations. Her voice was heard, and she was supported to create a better future for her children.

Hani Al-Btros is a humourous and optimistic man, originally from Egypt but moved to Syria in 1998 and since then he worked, got married, and established a beautiful family.

Hani has always been skilled in sales and worked for several companies in that field, both as a sales representative and in marketing but during the crisis, work became less profitable and he started to suffer financial hardships so he decided to travel to Dubai seeking better job opportunities.

However, after spending few months in Dubai without finding a good job he decided to return to Syria looking for any chance to improve his income and be close to his family at the same time.

With a big smile on his face and great faith in his heart, Hani is working now on his own mini-van which he bought with the help of Hope Center, trying his best to improve his living circumstances. 

Jakleen's path took an unexpected turn when the crisis struck and she found herself living with her sister's family. In a cramped rental home, where space was scarce and comfort was a luxury, Jakleen's determination burned brighter than ever.

With her sister Josephine, a diabetic battling her own health struggles, and another sister Deema by their side, Jakleen embarked on a journey through the world of beauty working at a beauty salon trying her best to secure her living during the hardships and financial strains.

Despite the odds, Jakleen persevered. In 2017, she transitioned to freelance work, offering beauty services wherever she was needed. But the meager income barely sustained them in their dire circumstances.

Determined to break free from the confines of their cramped living space, Jakleen took a bold step forward. With courage and hope, she applied for support from the Hope Center in Damascus to launch her own beauty center.

With the Center's backing, Jakleen secured the tools and equipment needed to turn her dream into reality. Together with her experienced sister, they forged ahead, driven by the promise of stability and dignity.

For Jakleen, the beauty center wasn't just a business venture; it was a source of income, empowerment, and, above all, hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Since he was a child, Naser Al-mhanna suffered from his big size and he had to face many obstacles in his life as a result, but he didn’t hesitate at any time to work hard and take responsibility for himself and his family; he started to work as a truck driver delivering fruits and vegetables between his village to the city of Damascus. During work time, he was exempted from military service because of his big size but he didn’t mind the road risks to save his only source of income that was enabling him to afford the living demands of his family.

Unfortunately, in 2020 the truck owner wanted his car back which left Naser jobless, he tried to find a vehicle that fit his size but with no success, and faced many difficulties being employed at another job because being a driver is the only experience he had during the past years.

With the help of Hope Center, Naser was supported to buy his own taxi that would provide him with a source of income suitable to his experience and at the same time keep him away from poverty.

Determined to stay in the country, Wissam Al-Salameh decided to overcome all life obstacles and build his life in Syria.

He is 36, married, and has a lovely son called George. Before the war started, Wissam worked as a Barista in several restaurants in Bab Toma until 2011 when the security situation deteriorated and his work started to worsen so he decided to travel to Lebanon in order to have better job opportunities. He found a job as a gardener and kept working until 2015 then he went back to Syria to continue his life there but he was called for reserve service so he went back to work in Lebanon until 2019 when he returned to Syria again and with the money he has saved, he was able to buy a small house and get married. soon after he was employed as a Barman at a restaurant but his salary was way less than the living expenses so he quit and worked temporarily at his brother’s shop waiting for a chance to start his own project.

After applying at the Hope Center, Wissam was supported to start his own beverages' shop in Jaramana in order to give him the chance to build a career for himself hoping that this shop would provide him with a proper income to cover his family’s living and secure his future.

Antoun Haddad is a salesperson in his thirties who lives with his parents in an old Arabic house in Bab Touma. His father works at a Goldsmith workshop and his mother is a housewife, recovering at home after a long suffering from cancer.

He started working as a salesperson in 2018 at Nestlé company but since then, he has been seeking to have his own business so he opened a snack restaurant in Jaramana which only lasted for six months due to the high costs of materials and lack of fuel and electricity. As a result, he had to close the project and return to work in sales as an employee but his income wasn’t enough to cover the daily living expenses or his parents’ medication especially since his father had to undergo heart surgery and he was no longer able to do hard work.

Antoun was looking for an opportunity to have his own vehicle which he would use in distributing goods and products, the thing that would enable him to be independent and have a better income.

With the help of Hope Center, Antoun was supported to purchase his own pickup truck which was a lifetime chance for him and help to improve the living conditions of his family.