Zawin is a hardworking person who strive for his family; his wife and two sons.

Zawin has been working in the production and upholstery of cars since 2005 and has added through his experience in the production of Arab Majlis seating. Zawin had to make a lot of sacrifices in his work, 5 years ago the place where he works was exposed to a fire that resulted in the loss of all existing equipment and goods. 

Living a decent life and supporting his family has become a constant struggle for Zawin, which forced him to borrow a machine from one of his friends in order for the family to survive, and he also works in a factory for the production and upholstery of car furnishing, his permanent goal in life is to obtain complete and permanent independence.

Zawin felt very grateful and joyful for the support, today he is motivated to achieve his goal in life and help his family to secure a dignified living. 

“Where words fail, music speaks.” That’s how George replied when we asked him about the reason behind his love for music. 

Since he was an 8-year-old, George was fascinated by music and the industry in general.

His parents decided to enroll him in a music institute where he chose to learn Cello, his love for music didn’t stop there, he used to go to his uncle’s studio to watch him produce music for many artists. After a short time, he started helping his uncle with his work for 15 years till the war started.

In 2011 George joined the army and served his country for 10 years, in this decade a lot changed; during this time, he lost many of his friends in the army and his family was in danger back home, it was very tough for him to go through all that by himself.

After finishing his service George found himself back at the starting point, not knowing what to do and where to head. Despite everything, he refused to give up and decided to follow his passion for music and try to turn it into a career.

With a big dream and lots of plans, he applied for the Micro-Projects program to get the support he needed to start. Now George has a small studio in which he records and produces music for many local artists.

George is married and has worked in the carpentry profession since childhood with more than 40 years of experience, he had a full workshop with a kit, but because of the war he lost the workshop with the entire equipment, unfortunately, he cannot return to his former work area because its still under control of armed groups.

During war his home was exposed to a shell explosion, which led to great damage to the house, as a result, the family was displaced for more than 10 years. 

Because of his great experience in His profession and his desire to develop his business, George applied to the Micro Projects in order to buy a machine that helps him save time and increase his income, George launched his project and added new models to his work that helped him bring new customers, which led to an increase in his monthly profits.

The Micro Projects Program was able to achieve one of George's goals, to help him strive to work harder and develop faster. 

Hilda is a lovely married woman who works in the church and her husband works as a driver for the church as well, because of the difficult life that Syrian families are going through, Hilda's family went through harsh conditions, which led to financial burdens, the earthquak made things worse because their house was greatly damaged.

when we are exposed to immense loss, we try to look for any small light in order to start a new chapter in life even if it is delayed; Hilda started working in knitting and she was sending the pieces that need a stitch and a knit to a sewing shop, as she does not have the necessary machines, which was for her a waste of time and great difficulty in receiving a larger number of customers, so Hilda decided to apply to the center to develop her small project in home sewing, in order to save time and increase her family's income.

Micro Projects Program was able to help Hilda to be able to take a step forward in her field of work and to overcome the difficulties she faces in her daily life. 

Elias is an example of the patient and strong father who faces life’s challenges for his family, Elias is married and has two sons, one of whom is serving in military, life challenged Elias differently at each stage, in the period of war he was displaced from his home, and his son was exposed to a war injury during his mandatory service time. 

Corona came to be one of the most difficult periods he went through; it kept him away from his work and family, but as Elias said:  "Our Mother Mary did not abandon me and helped me overcome this ordeal." Elias now works as a guard in a private school in Aleppo with a low salary, he wants to improve his income, so he decided to apply for a taxi, which he sees as a strong source in order to meet the requirements of life and his family's expenses.

At the end of the meeting Elias said that his dream is to be able to buy a taxi so he can be more financially independent, and he achieved this dream to be his first strong step in the face of life hardships.

The years of war were not easy for Fadi's family, however, it didn't stop them from pursuing their dreams of living in peace and stability. Fadi’s family suffered a lot during the war, especially in the first years as Fadi is a resident of the village of Al-Jadeeda in the Idlib countryside, which is one of the Christian villages in the city of Idlib. He was displaced with his family from the village after they were besieged by armed groups.

At the beginning of the war in 2011, Fadi volunteered to defend his land against the armed groups, then He was discharged from the army in 2021 after serving for ten years.

Before the war, Fadi worked in the aluminum craft in his village. He had a shop since 2004, but he lost it afyer leaving the village towards Kasab. In his last years of service, he worked in this profession during his spare hours intending to return to it after service..

After his discharge, he moved to Aleppo to settle there and began working in the aluminum field, but his income was not enough to secure the family’s needs, and he strived hard to start his project to secure a sufficient source of income for his family.

The Micro Projects Program was able to fulfill this family's dream of stability, and Fadi now has his own shop, which will enable him to provide a decent life for his family.

Elias is a strong man who defied the difficulties of life for the sake of his family’s happiness despite all the harsh circumstances he went through. 

Elias is married and has three children, he suffered a lot during the war; he had a taxi in 2014, but unfortunately it was destroyed by a shell in 2016, despite the difficulty of the situation he was able to overcome this incident for the sake of his children and started working as a driver for a local institution with a modest salary.

Elias held-on to hope, his many losses during the war did not disappoint him, and despite the suffering of life, he was not satisfied with his little income, he kept searching for an opportunity to improve his situation and a ray of hope that would change his life; for him it was a taxi that he would work on after his shift to help him secure a better income, Elias applied for micro projects and upon approval his joy was indescribable. Today Elias looks forward to starting a new life chapter full of hope and blessings.

Naeem is an example of strong personality who will face crises with positive adaptation without suppression or confusion, married and has two sons, he works in the field of sanitary installations, solar energy installation and electricity extension.

Naeem tried to develop himself in his domain of work despite all the difficulties and challenges he faced, he is a creative person who added with his experience of more than 15 years working in the field of central heating, he rented a shop in order to start a stable life and a small family. 

Despite many difficulties and the war that hit Aleppo, Naeem did not leave the city and remained working hard to secure a good future for his children, his house was damaged by the earthquake and he did not despair and was able to restore it.

Naeem applied for the necessary equipment which will help him increase his income and secure the needs of his family. He believes that everything will turn out for the best, and that tomorrow is more beautiful, Hopefully this project will be the beginning of beautiful days for him and his family.

Samar is a mother of three children and a clinical nutritionist, she obtained her degree in food technical engineering from the city of Aleppo, and works in the field of food engineering in several clinics affiliated with the churches. 

Samar is a persistent woman; despite all the difficulties and challenges, she completed her studies during war, and did not give up her childhood dream. She had a strong desire to open her own center, specializing in following up the conditions of pregnant women and also cases of growth in children, diabetes, in addition to Botox injections in the stomach to treat obesity. 

The war was harsh on Samar and her family, in 2013 her husband was kidnapped and they had tp pay a ransom of  5000$, her husband's factory was robbed in 2014, the family was also displaced to Latakia because their area of residence was unsafe, Samar did not despair despite all the hardships, she was able to work in the National Hospital in Latakia for 3 years and then returned to Aleppo in 2019 

Samar applied to the center to get support for her project with the needed devices. The new phase in Samar's life has now begun with ambition and determination to continue her passion in life

Dr. Ghassan have been working in the clinic for more than 30 years, he has extensive experience in the field of dentistry, his work was greatly affected during the war because his place was exposed to a lot of shells, and when the area became safe, he decided to develop his clinic's devices because the equipment was worn-out that it became dilapidated.

The earthquake destroyed all Ghassan’s dreams for the enhancement of his clinic and his house from which he and his family were able to get out safe and sound, and because life must go on, Ghassan decided to submit an application in order to develop his project with support from the Micro Projects.

Ghassan held-on to hope despite all the difficulties of life that he faced in the past, the strength that he possesses despite all the challenges and crises that he went through, his patience and will can overcome every painful hardship.

Dr. Ghassan launched his project with the new devices that helped him develop the clinic and achieve part of his dreams that he patiently longed for. 

Since childhood, Masses has been ambitious snd creative, he works in the field of women's hairdressing, his profession depends on good taste in order to satisfy customers, he has practiced this profession since childhood with at least 30 years of experience, Masses wants to develop his long-standing project, however, the equipment that he has is old and worn out due to daily use but he cannot afford a new set. 

“in our days the generator fees is consuming our inccome but we cannot work without it”.

Masses decided to work on an alternative plan in order to reduce this attrition and bring a generator that helps him increase his income from the project, and he also applied for the support of the necessary equipment.

Masses overcame all the difficulties he faced in his field of work economically and even in terms of the crisis he went through after his house was damaged by the earthquake, which was severe damage that prevented him from returning to his home, which is considered unsafe for hsbitstion to this day, All these difficulties increased his determination to move forward with a smile of hope facing all life challenges.

Shant is a passionate person, aspiring to be proficient in his work, self-reliant, in order to secure a decent life for his family; Shant is married and a father of two, he works day and night for the wellness of his family.

Shant works in the profession of car spraying, and has extensive experience in this field, he currently works in a workshop but the equipment is not his, and the wage he receives is not commensurate with his experience and insufficient for the requirements of life.

During war people are exposed to many material and physical losses, this period was difficult for Shant, he lost his shop and equipment. His mother, father and sister were injured in the war, Shant wants to be independent in his work, so the idea of applying for his own project through the Micro Projects Support was a ray of hope, Shant started his project and is now working with passion and enthusiasm in order to achieve his life goals and take good care of his loving family.

Dalida, an employee at the University of Homs and a mother of two, discovered her passion for crafting handmade accessories. What started as a hobby turned into a source of income, prompting her to dream bigger. 

Desiring a shop for her creations and cosmetics, she faced financial constraints. Her husband, juggling roles as an employee and a farmer in Qattinah village, the couple had a shop near their home that they couldn’t make a use of due to the high costs. 

Dalida sought assistance from the Micro Projects Program. With the support, she transformed the shop into a charming boutique, attracting more customers. Now, she didn’t only fulfill her dreams but also contributed to the family income, proving that a small helping hand can turn aspirations into reality. 

In the village of Qattinah, Vivian and George's life took a heartbreaking turn during the ravages of war. George, serving his mandatory military duty, fell victim to a cruel explosion, robbing him of his sight. Vivian, now the family's sole provider, possessed a talent for nail care. 

Yet, life's hardships continued and lacking the essential tools for her craft pushed her to borrow from a friend to serve her clients. The burden of a rented house further strained their fragile situation. Determined to achieve self-sufficiency, she applied to the Micro Projects Program.

Now, Vivian tends to her clients requests with her new kit. The project not only fulfills the family's basic needs, but also became the hope, illuminating the darkness that war had cast upon their lives. 

For over 25 years, Amer dedicated himself to his profession, wall plastering. Married to Mirvat, with a daughter and a son, he supported not only his immediate family but also his mother and brother, his partner in work. 

Disaster struck two years ago when a construction site fire destroyed Amer's equipment. Things worsened when his essential electric bike was stolen. Unable to afford replacements, he had to rely on friends' equipment for work. 

The Micro Projects Program became a glimmer of hope, offering a chance to save his career. Now, equipped with the tools he needs, including a new electric bike, Amer is back on his feet, moving between construction sites, and securing a better income for his family. The program has not only revived his work but has also restored his independence.

Joud, the only son in a small family, took a leap towards his dreams through the Micro Projects Program. His family lives in a rented house, with his father who works as an employee, his mother managing the home, and his sister, a student in the 11th grade.

Armed with a dentistry degree in 2022, he dove into the workforce immediately, joining a dental care center due to financial constraints preventing the family from opening a private clinic. The Micro Projects Program became his beacon of hope. Eager to serve his community, Joud seized the opportunity and applied for support to establish a dental clinic in Kafr-Aya village in rural Homs, known for its high population.

This venture not only allows him to practice his profession independently but also empowers him to support his family, fulfilling the aspirations that once seemed out of reach. 

Mounzer, a devoted husband and father of three, faced adversity when war destroyed their home and forced them to live in a rented house. Determined to secure a better life for his family, he left his modest job and searched for new opportunities. Despite lacking experience, Mounzer ventured into fixing simple plumbing issues at homes and delivering goods on his bicycle for a local mini-market in Al-Hamidia. 

He sought assistance from the Micro Projects Program, applying for an electric bicycle. The program recognized his dedication and supported him with the means to enhance his efficiency. Now, with the electric bicycle, Mounzer not only saves time and effort but also expands his services, collaborating with other stores and restaurants. This support empowered him to provide for his family and rebuild their life.

Najah's husband passed away 9 years ago leaving her and his sister as providers and supporters for his three children. her eldest son had to leave his studies and work due to their hard financial situation, while her daughter works at a hair salon and at the same time studying at university, and her youngest son traveled to Erbil. 

Back to the war period in 2011, Najah and her family were displaced from their house in Homs to Rabah village, in 2014 she started working in a local sewing workshop there where they stayed until 2018. In 2018, they returned to their home in Al-Hamidia neighborhood. Najah is a retired school teacher, after her husband's death, she had to find another source of income to support her family, at first, she did not have the ability to continue working in her profession as a seamstress because buying sewing machines and requirements was not affordable, until someone donated and helped her to buy an overlock sewing machine so she resumed with her sister-in-law working in clothes repairing at home. However, the main problem she faced was the severe lack of electricity and not having a zig-zag sewing machine made her work slow and exhausting. 

Through the Micro Projects Program, Najah was supported with the needed sewing machine and a battery, which helped her save her time and efforts and helped her and her sister-in-law ensure better living situation. 

Suffering is an inseparable companion of war, especially for those who were injured and became incapacitated and unable to practice their life normally like in the case of Ebrahim Aldawod. After turning 18, Ebrahim was called for military service and stayed until  2011 when the war took place so he was kept as a reserve soldier for the next four years. however, in 2015 Ebrahim was exposed to a car accident during his service and was hurt badly which caused a disability, and had medical discharge from the service as a result.

Ebrahim was working tirelessly to provide his two adorable girls with the best living available but after the injury, he became unable to practice his old profession in sanitary maintenance like so he started to share his work with other workers to help him but that led to a decrease in his income which reflected on his financial situation.

He tried to find another career but due to his health condition, he didn't find any suitable job. Yet, Ebrahim didn’t let desperation enter his heart and was searching for any opportunity to improve his condition without needing to seek any aid from others.

With the help of Hope Center, Ebrahim was supported to purchase his own pick-up car that he will use in transferring goods and products between markets without having to make any physical effort.

This project will provide Ebrahim with a sustainable source of income to compensate for his injury consequences and preserve his dignity. 

Karina Issa graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry full of ambition, dreaming to become a successful dentist and have her own clinic. 

She did her training period with a doctor in Safita village where she also performed for rural service. Then in 2017, she got married to Kinan Dagher and moved to live with him in Dwalaa area in Damascus and they had their lovely daughter Anita. 

During that period Karina volunteered at St. Joseph dispensary and served the community and the poor in the area with passion and love for two years then their financial condition started to decline, so she and her husband decided to try living and working in the village looking for better circumstances, but the situation there was no better than Damascus especially due to the lack of jobs opportunities and low salaries so they returned to Damascus broken.

Her husband worked as an accountant at a mobile store trying his best to secure the livelihood demands for his family but Karina had one desire in her mind, which is having her own clinic.

such an aim was far from her reality due to its high costs and she had no solution but to wait and pray.

With the help of the Micro-project program, Karina gained the opportunity she was looking for, as she was supported with the dental chair and other equipment to start her own dental clinic which formed a turning point in her career life and will, for sure, form an improvement step in her living condition.

For most of his life, Abd Al-Ahad struggled against difficult circumstances and the lack of job opportunities in the country especially since he was working as a government employee for a modest salary and wasn't able to find an additional job during the years of war as it was challenging for anyone to find a good income source. 

Abd Al-Ahad had no choice but to stay in his job as a private driver at the Directorate of Livestock in the industrial city of Adraa in order to afford his livelihood demands but in 2014, the area was controlled by the armed groups and it became very risky to enter which made Abd Al-Ahad lose his only source of living.

However, he didn’t surrender so he started to work as a mobile salesman delivering goods and dairy products to shops in the countryside of Damascus in addition to working as a private driver for many people.

All he was seeking for is a decent living for his family but no matter how hard he worked, his income did not match the expenses, and his financial condition worsened during the ongoing economic crisis which led him to ask for support from his relatives.

Abd Al-Ahad was in persistent need of having his own project to improve his income so after applying to the Micro project program in Damascus, he was supported to purchase his own vehicle hoping that this project would form a new chapter of his life to help him afford the living demands of his family and preserve his dignity.

Rimon Eid is 31 years old, married to Joelle Smara, and has a newborn daughter named Stephanie

Rimon began his professional career at an early age when he learned the plumbing career and started working in partnership with his cousin. He quickly became a professional in this career and had his own customers.

Like any ambitious young man in his prime, Rimon was seeking to improve his financial situation and increase his income, so in 2009 he traveled to Lebanon in search of better job opportunities. Indeed, he worked there in the plumbing workshop field, in addition to many freelance jobs, where he spent most of his day at work trying to save as much as he could to establish his own family, but unfortunately, the situation in Lebanon began to worsen, affecting Rimon’s work, and he had no choice but to return to Syria and seek another work opportunity. indeed, he was lucky to have a three-year contract in Ghana, during which he was able to work and save the military service allowance.

In 2018, the contract ended so he returned to Syria and paid the allowance, and wanted to establish his own business, but his mother’s illness prevented him from doing so, as he spent the rest of his savings on her treatment.

Before applying to the Hope Center, Rimon was working at several workshops, and his financial situation was very bad because his income was barely enough to secure the daily food for his family, but now, after the fund, he has his own plumbing equipment that will enable him to become independent and improve his income significantly, and this will reflect positively on his living situation.

“After all the hardships I had been through, I was about to lose hope, but now I feel like life finally smiled at me”

This is how Tony Al-Ahmar expressed his feelings after being supported with the taxi project.

Tony Al-Ahmar is 35 years old, married to Jina Abboud and they have an adorable baby called Rudolf. Before the crisis, Tony worked as a catering officer in various restaurants and he was doing his best to save money and build up a decent future.

By the beginning of the Syrian war, he was called for military service in the intense conflict zone which made him face death several times, in addition to watching many of his friends die in front of his eyes without being able to save them.

In 2013, Tony was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and due to his medical condition, he was medically discharged from the service as he had to go through two difficult years of intensive treatment until he recovered.

Tony was grateful to God that he survived both the service and cancer and wanted to start a new chapter of his life so he went back to work in restaurants tirelessly to compensate the previous years and to establish his own business.

Indeed, after five years of hard work, Tony started his own café’ in Jaramana and was full of enthusiasm because he finally had his own business but his happiness didn’t last long; two months after the opening, the Corona pandemic swept the world causing social and economic deterioration which reflected badly on Tony’s work and he lost most of his savings as a result.

Tony was newly married and was about to have his first baby so he didn’t hesitate to start a new career in order to provide his family with a decent living, he rented a taxi and started to work two shifts a day for this endeavor but the income was barely enough to pay the taxi’s rent and Tony was in desperate need of support.

Now, after the fund, Tony is driving the streets delighted that he has his own taxi that will enable him to restore his independence and provide a good living for his lovely family.

Fady Darweesh is 28 years old, newly married to Salwa and they live in a rented flat in Kashkoul. He was raised in a modest family and had to start working at an early age to handle his own expenses and help with the house demands. He was 18 when he started to work as a house painter, spending most of the day from one workshop to another trying his best to afford the livelihood costs.

In 2014, Fady was called for military service where he stayed for seven years until his discharge in 2021. He tried to return to his old profession but due to the bad conditions and increasing prices, it wasn’t profitable as before and he had to look for another job.

Fady found out that the most suitable thing for him was working as a taxi driver especially since he had no work experience, so with great determination, Fady turned to the Micro project center applying for the taxi project.

Now, Fady is grateful to have this opportunity that will help him start a new chapter in his life to start his own family and improve his living conditions

Kinan had no opportunity to work or do any job for about a decade because after starting his twenties and finishing his education, he was called for military service, and for the next ten years all that he learned about was being a driver because he was appointed during the service as vehicles driver.  

In 2021 Kinan’s brother joined the service so that Kinan could be discharged as being the household only provider and for the first time in ten years he was free to do anything he wanted. He returned to his parent's house to live and to take care of his parents especially since his mother suffered from cancer and went through intensive treatment until she recovered while his father had also suffered a stroke and both of them were in need of medication on a daily base.

Kinan tried to work as a doorman at a hospital and then worked as an employee but the salaries were low and not enough to even cover his own expenses not to mention his parents’ medicine and the living demands.

During his journey to find a proper income he learned about the Hope Center and found out that the only way to improve his living was by applying for his own project so with great faith, he visited the center and applied for the taxi project considering his long driving experience during his service years.

Now, after being supported to have his own taxi, Kinan is very grateful because, after all those hard years and the miseries, he has the opportunity to work independently and improve his living conditions. 

Like most young men of his age, Elias Al-Mezel had to start working from an early age to help his parents with the living demands.

He is 26 and lives with his family in his grandfather's house in Al-Dwalaa, his father was working as a shoemaker but he started to suffer from Asthma in addition to other health issues that made him unable to work. on the other hand, his mother’s health was also in bad condition which forced Elias to start working at the age of fifteen in car maintenance with his uncle in order to handle the huge responsibilities and his parent's medication costs.

During wartime, the maintenance work faded, so he worked as a warehouse keeper for five years until 2020, when the economic condition worsened and the salary became not enough to match the livelihood demands he quit, Elias started looking for other sources of income but most of the jobs he found were for low wages, so he started working as a private driver hoping to enhance his financial situation.

Elias was trying hard to earn as much as possible but without having his own car, he couldn’t get a decent income to meet the basic living needs and was in need of support to have his own project.

With the help of Hope Center, this determined young man was supported to purchase his own taxi hoping that it would form an opportunity to provide him with a better and sustainable income to improve his conditions and ensure a decent living for his family.

Caroline is a 27 single woman who lives with her parents and her brother Fady in Kashkoul, Damascus suburb, she was raised in a united family and learned that all the family members should work to support each other through the good and the bad.

Caroline‘s father worked in tiling for most of the day and her brother Fady started working as a hairdresser but they both couldn’t afford the house demands so Caroline had to work as a secretary in the morning and as a nail beauty artist in the afternoon to support her family.

She loved the beauty profession and became passionate about it but she was unable to have her own salon and was going to customers’ houses to do her work; It was so tiring for her which made her father feel guilty for his children because they had to work hard to support him through these deteriorating conditions.

Caroline’s father had a small shop in the market and was preparing it with the hope that one day Caroline and Fady could transfer this shop into a beauty center where they could work together; Fadi as a hairdresser and Caroline as a nail beauty specialist so they could have their own work.

With the help of the Hope Center, his dream was achieved as Caroline and Fady were supported with the hairdressing tools and equipment in addition to the nail beauty kit to support this united family to establish their own career in order to improve their living and secure a decent future.

In the blink of an eye, Rashid turned from a dreamer teenager into a man burdened with worries and responsibilities. Rashid was the only brother to four sisters and was living happily with his family in good financial condition and many spaces were open in his way.

All of that vanished at the age of sixteen when his father got sick and needed long intensive treatment that forced them to sell the house, and the car and spend all the savings for this purpose which unfortunately ended with his father's death.

Rashid found himself suddenly the breadwinner of the house and had no time to grieve, he had to work and secure the daily living for his family so he left school and started to work whatever he got in order to make a living.

Rashid started working in restaurants and then in Auto-body painting and in 2020, he started working as a mobile salesman for a percentage which was a tiring career with low income because he didn’t have a vehicle to move around in markets.

Rashid was a devoted man who strived to provide his mother with her medicine and living demands but he was powerless in the face of the current life obstacles.

With great determination, Rashid turned to the Micro-project center applying for the mini-van project and was supported to have this opportunity to purchase his own mini-van which will expand his area of work and give him the opportunity to improve his income and secure a decent living for his family.

When someone has been through terrible trauma and they’re starting a new life from scratch, it’s not easy for them to recover especially if they were living in a post-war period like the case of Yazan Sayegh.

He is 25 and lives with his parents and sister in Kashkoul. Yazan was 18 when the family received the news of his brother’s death during his military service in Aleppo. Such news was devastating for the whole family especially Yazan who had to stay steady for his parents whose health was affected badly as a result.

Yazan found himself at the age of 18, responsible for his family, and had to work in order to afford the living demands. He started to work as a barber and learned about the profession but despite all his hard work, it was hard for him to save any money and establish his own work due to the increasing prices which made him struggle to afford the basic livelihood for his family. Yazan started to think of traveling abroad in order to make a decent career and living but he didn't want to leave his parents alone especially since they lost their first son.

Out of its endeavor to preserve the Christian families in the county, Hope Center supported Yazan in purchasing all the tools and equipment needed to have his own barber shop to provide him with a sustainable source of income to overcome his obstacles and improve his living hoping that this project will help in keeping him in the country beside his beloved family.

Mariam always believed that there is no limit to what she could accomplish despite all the difficulties she had been through

She is 40 years old, divorced, and originally from Tartous but lives alone in a small room in Damascus. Mariam got married at a young age but after seven years she got divorced and returned with her kids to live at her parents' house in Tartous. She didn’t hesitate to continue her education and was enrolled at the trade and economics university and started to work at the same time to afford her living.

Her brother passed away in 2013 leaving her, her parents, and four sisters heartbroken, Things changed a lot after his death as her parents’ psychological condition was affected badly and Maryam had to increase her income to support them.

She decided to move to Damascus in order to find better job opportunities seeking for better income to support herself and her family in Tartous. Mariam tried many jobs but she wasn’t lucky. she was good at trading so she started to work in online marketing because she wasn’t able to afford her own shop but it wasn’t profitable enough to afford a proper living. 

Through the help of Hope-center, Mariam was supported to have her own perfume and cosmetics shop which she considered the life chance that would improve her living conditions and help her to secure a decent life.