Beneficiary: Firas AL-Kaadi
Fund Date: 05/2023
Age: 33 years old
Family members: 7
Skills and experience: 10 Years
Firas seen his fair share of hardships in life. He lived with his parents, two brothers, and a sister in an old rented house in Syria. However, in 2013, their peaceful life was suddenly disrupted by the danger that surrounded them.
Firas and his family had no choice but to leave their beloved family home to avoid the ongoing conflict. They were heartbroken, leaving behind everything they had and loved. They moved into a small apartment, trying to make the best out of a difficult situation.
Firas' father is retired, and his two brothers work tirelessly to support the family. One of his brothers lost the ability to hear while serving in the army. Meanwhile, Firas himself had his own challenges; In 2010, he had been called to serve in the army for 12 years in one of the most dangerous areas. During his service, he was injured multiple times, leading to various health complications.
Despite his physical limitations, Firas refused to give up. He worked casually driving a taxi and later got married. However, he still felt helpless, as he had no direction and no clear path to a better life.
That's when Firas learned about a micro-project in Damascus that offered funding to help people like himself. He applied for the program and was granted the funding that helped him get a pickup truck; it was something he had worked with before, and it fit his physical condition perfectly.
With the new vehicle, Firas started his own business, providing goods delivery services. He has a new sense of purpose, and he is working hard day and night to grow his business.
Firas' story is one of resilience, determination, and hope. Despite the obstacles he'd faced in life, he never gave up on his dreams. Instead, he kept pushing forward, and in the end, he found success.