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.

Following the loss of his parents, Yahya and his brother lived in a rented apartment in Al-Hamidia. During his 5-year military service, Yahya honed his skills as a salesman in electronic marketing. In 2018, he established his Electronics Maintenance shop. Despite his proficiency in design and manufacturing power banks, financial constraints hindered his ambition of making power banks for laptops and mobile phones.

A turning point came when he discovered the Micro Projects Program through a poster. Eager to realize his vision, he applied for support. His application to manufacture power banks was approved, enabling him to acquire necessary tools and an electric generator. Today, Yahya's project not only thrives but also addresses the community's pressing need for alternative power sources.

Elias, a father of three daughters, faced adversity during the war, enduring a significant financial setback after a failed cows-farm project. With limited resources, he invested the remaining funds in a shell house near Homs, and stayed in a rented apartment providing shelter for his family. When stability returned to the city, he seized an opportunity, selling the house to acquire a mini pick-up truck.

In 2014, he opened a mini-market to sustain his household. As the economic challenges increased, he sacrificed the truck to support his small business. 

Facing electricity shortages, vital for refrigeration in his mini-market, Elias turned to the Micro Projects Program. He sought assistance to install a solar power system, ensuring the continuous operation of his refrigerator and ice cream freezer, crucial elements of his modest but thriving mini-market.

Elias's hard work, coupled with the support he received, transformed his hardships into a tale of resilience, determination, and hope for a brighter future for his family.

In 2015, Malak, his wife Norma, and their three children, Peter, Barbra, and Fadi, were forced by the war to leave their beloved Al-Qameshli and settle in Norma's hometown of Fairouza due to displacement. Life was tough, but Malak, as the sole provider, worked tirelessly to make ends meet.

To support his family, Malak took on a job operating a mini-winch, sharing the profits with a partner. For more than eight years, he honed his skills and gained valuable experience in the field. However, owning his own mini-winch seemed like an unattainable dream due to financial constraints.

Determined to provide a better life for his family, he applied to the Micro Projects Program for support. With the assistance, he finally acquired his own mini-winch. Now, he can work independently, secure a dignified income, and build a brighter future for his family.

Sanaa, a determined young lady, made a selfless choice to support her family. Living with her unemployed father, who suffered from hemiplegia, and her hardworking mother, a seamstress, along with her brother, life was far from easy. In 2019, she enrolled in a makeup training course, embarking on a path that would change her life.

With her newfound skills, she began working at a local salon, offering a range of beauty services, from makeup artistry to nail care. Her dream was to work independently and provide a stable income for her family.

Sanaa's opportunity came when she applied to the Micro Projects Program. Her heartfelt desire was to acquire her own kit, allowing her to work by herself. This initiative not only fulfilled her dream but also transformed her situation, bringing hope and stability into her life.

Toni, originally from Aleppo, honed his car calibration skills from a young age, working alongside his father in their workshop. His expertise deepened during his military service in 2014, where he served as a driver, practicing the craft in the industry area of Damascus. His service extended to nine years due to the ongoing war. After completing his duty, he returned to Aleppo, resuming his profession until a devastating earthquake struck, leaving his house in ruins.

Miraculously surviving with his wife Mary and their baby boy, they relocated to Fairouza village in Homs, seeking refuge in Mary's parents' house. 

In the midst of adversity, Toni applied to the Micro Projects Program, hoping for a fresh start. Fortunately, his project was approved, offering a glimmer of hope. Now, in a new chapter of his life, he is ready to work hard and secure a better future for his son, Christian, along with his family, which faced the challenge of rebuilding their lives after losing everything.

Living with his parents and sister, Majd's family endured displacement and the theft of their home during the war in Homs. Despite the hardships, he pursued his dream of opening a dental clinic in Fairouza village.

His mother's battle with Neuropathy, which began eight years ago after an extended ICU stay, added to the family's struggles. His father, a university professor, did his best to support the family, but financial constraints prevented them from aiding him in launching his own clinic after he graduated from the faculty of dentistry in 2022.

Majd applied for the Micro Projects Program, seeking assistance to fulfill his dream and had the chance to attend micro-project management training at the HDISC. Equipped with new skills, Majd meticulously prepared a study and submitted it to the Micro Projects Program.

With the support of the program, he has established his own dental clinic in Fairouza village, providing essential care to the local community. Majd looks to the future with optimism, grateful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those around him.

Bassam, a farmer from Qattinah village, faced adversity when his irrigation equipment was stolen in 2014 amidst the chaos of war. Living with his wife Nada and their three children, Bassam, a government employee, sought additional income from the family's shared land, a lifeline for five households.

The land, cultivated with olives, grapes, and vegetables, relied on a crucial water well and pond for irrigation. The theft of his equipment jeopardized not only his family's livelihood but also that of his brothers and their families. Undeterred, he turned to the Micro Projects Program for support.

Through the program, Bassam received a mini-cultivator to alleviate plowing costs and essential irrigation equipment to replace what he had lost. This assistance not only compensated for the setback but also revitalized the family's land, ensuring its productivity.

Shadi dutifully served his mandatory military service from 2012 to 2021, a period that took away nine precious years of his life. But the scars ran deeper than time. In 2013, during his service, he fell victim to an armed group's kidnapping, causing a terrifying year of captivity. To secure his release, his family borrowed money, a debt they were still repaying today. The day he was freed from captivity felt like a rebirth, and his heart was full with hope for a brighter future.

Shadi had dreams of a career in computers based on his studies at the computer institute, but the nine years of absence made job opportunities almost impossible for him. His hope rekindled when he applied to the Micro Projects Program for a taxi. To him, this was a lifeline, a chance to have a new start.

With his taxi, Shadi embarked on a journey towards independence. He was determined to leave the shadows of the past behind and build a better life for his family.

Rami, a single man, who lives with his mother, brother, sister-in-law, and their children; Rami and his brother strive to support the entire family.

Since 2017, he has been running a mobile phone shop, but a near bomb incident shattered its front glass. Unable to afford a replacement, he covered it with a nylon sheet. 

Previously working in maintenance for two years, Rami faced setbacks when his equipment broke, preventing him from accepting job offers. Economic hardships encouraged him to attempt a return to maintenance, but the high equipment costs was the challenge.

Upon learning about the Micro Projects Program, he eagerly applied for support. The program provided essential equipment; a solar panel for alternative energy and a laptop for mobile phone programming, alongside the needed glass for his shop. Empowered by this assistance, Rami not only resumed maintenance work but expanded his business. The program alleviated his financial struggles, enabling him to enhance services, boost income, and uplift his family's living standards. 

Akram, a resilient young man, found himself displaced from his home in Bab Al-Sebaa due to the brutal war. Alongside his parents, they navigated through several neighborhoods in Homs before finally settling in Al-Hamidia, renting a new home. In 2019, Akram ventured into the world of printing, advertising, and promotion, learning essential skills from YouTube and honing them through practical experience.

By 2022, he relocated his project to a vibrant neighborhood near the university, expanding its services to include college requirements, souvenirs, and printing. Despite serving the university students, he faced a significant challenge; the shortage of electricity, crucial for his project. 

He heard about the Micro Projects Program, encouraging him to prepare a feasibility study. Armed with the experience needed to run his project, he applied for assistance, specifically seeking a solar power system, a new paper printer, and additional goods for his shop.

His determination and entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with the support from the Micro Projects Program, enabled Akram to continue providing valuable services in the area, ensuring the thrive of his small business. 

Simon faced numerous challenges as a farmer in Al-Maamoura village. As the sole provider for his wife, two children, and elderly parents living with them, he struggled to make ends meet. His almond and olive land needed rehabilitation, but he lacked the necessary financial ability to prepare the soil and plant new seedlings. Determined to improve his family's circumstances, Simon took on additional jobs as an employee and worked at a food shop in the evenings to generate extra income.

Realizing that the key to a sustainable future lay in the revival of his land, he decided to apply to the Micro Projects Program. He believed that with support, he could rehabilitate his farm, cultivate it once more, and create a stable livelihood for his family. Hope filled his heart as he envisioned a prosperous future where he could provide for his loved ones without the burden of multiple jobs.

Fortunately, Simon's application to the Micro Projects Program was approved. With the provided help, he begins the laborious process of preparing his land. Digging holes and planting new seedlings become a daily routine as Simon works tirelessly, fueled by his determination and love for his family.

As time passes, the once-desolate land will become a symbol of hope and resilience. his dedication and hard work will pay off, and the farm will start to yield a bountiful harvest.

With the revitalized land, his income will increase significantly. The rehabilitated farm will become their sustainable source of livelihood, allowing Simon to focus on his role as a father and husband. He will finally be able to provide his children with the quality education they deserve and ensure that his elderly parents receive the care they need.

Like many young men his age, Johnny did not have the opportunity during the ten years of war to have his own work or save any money for the future. On the contrary, he was working hard just to be able to have his daily food which put him in a state of desperation especially since his mother passed away and his father was injured in a mine explosion during wartime, which led to the amputation of his leg; for the past seven years he underwent treatment and surgeries in Lebanon on the expense of Johnny and his uncles.

Johnny tried many careers but none of them could provide him with a decent income to secure his living, so he started working with the help of his uncle in transporting vegetables and fruits from the village to the city and distributing his loads in the markets but the car he was working on was rented which prevented him from having a proper income because he was paying most of his profits to the car owner.

Today, with the help of Hope Center, Johnny was able to purchase his own pick-up truck that will form a huge support in his work allowing him to be independent and have the ability to improve his living.

Dania Dabbas, 29, is married and has a two-year-old boy called Fahed, she lives with her husband and son in a small room at her in-law's house in Al-Tabbaleh area because their financial conditions didn’t allow them to rent their own apartment, but Dania didn’t mind that and tried her best to preserve her marriage and handle all the living difficulties with her husband who was working as house painter, doing the best to afford his family’s livelihood in addition to being responsible for his parents' living as they were too old to work. 

Dania realized that her husband was making a great effort but with low income, she was determined to support him in these difficult circumstances so she decided to learn about nail care in order to work and help her husband with the house demands. 

She took a course in this field and started working at her house with very modest tools but she was trying as much as possible for the sake of her family, and when she became good enough to have her own salon, she applied at the micro-projects in Damascus asking for support.

Now, after the fund, Dania was supported to have all the tools and materials she needs to start her business which will be the means to increase her income and lead to improving her living conditions and have more stability.

Thanaa Al-Assas woke up one day to find herself in hospital. She was badly hurt and had many burns but the pain in Thanaa’s body was nothing compared to losing her husband and son Narek in the explosion of the gas stove in their house in 2011.

Thanaa is 48 years old, she was happily married with four children Kivan, Narek, Anjeil, and Anna. Her husband was working as a truck driver and was doing his best to secure his family’s living. However, after that incident, Thanaa lost her husband, her son, and all her belongings, and found herself homeless, lonely, and responsible for three kids who were looking up to her.

She had no time to grieve because she had kids to feed and shelter them, so she gathered her strength and rented a small modest house in Jaramana then started to work whatever she could to afford the daily food for her kids. She didn’t care about taking a job as a school cleaner and also took a part-time job in the afternoon as a saleswoman in an undergarment shop.

She used to spend long hours outside her house working but she couldn’t cope with the increasing prices and living demands.  Supporting this strong lady to have her own undergarments shop was like giving her a new chance to overcome her tragedies and have a sustainable income that would help to secure her a decent living and hopefully improve her life. 

Louba and her family were living in Al-Zabadani village in the countryside of Damascus which was destroyed during the war. In 2012, Louba had to flee with her family under sniping and shooting to save their lives and later they were informed that their house was destroyed and their land was damaged. Her husband had to sell his car in order to afford their living after being displaced. 

It wasn't easy for Louba to start a new chapter of her life especially since they were living in stability and they had everything they sought, their own house, a car, and a land that provided them with their livelihood demands.

However, she had great faith in her heart and didn’t hesitate to start from her small and modest kitchen to work on cooking and making food upon request.

Her beautiful soul reflected on her food and she made the most delicious meals that everyone loved, Loba became passionate about her work and she wanted to expand it so she could be able to take large cooking orders and improve her financial conditions.

Louba was very grateful after being supported by Hope Center, She was able to purchase the cooking tools and equipment that will provide her with the opportunity for more people to taste her delicious dishes.

Josephine Al-Helal is a divorced woman in her thirties, she has an adorable daughter called Natalia and they live with her parents and siblings in Jaramana.

In many cases, divorce can be a tragedy, but Josephine didn’t accept letting her daughter go through any hard times or be deprived of anything because of her divorce. In contrast, she tried her best to provide her with love and care and endured living in a small house with her parents surround her daughter by a close-knit family atmosphere.

However, Josephine’s family was not in good financial condition and they were barely able to afford their living expenses as her father became too old to work and her siblings were struggling to afford their living so Josephine had to work hard and be responsible for her daughter and support her family at the same time.

In 2021 she started to work at a stationary shop, but soon her skills developed and the shop owner trusted her to run the place depending on her good communication skills and her ability to manage the purchasing and selling procedures.

Although she was happy at her work, at the end of the month she was just an employee having a low salary that was not enough to meet the basic needs of her and her daughter.

Today, after being supported by Hope Center to have her own stationary shop, Josephine is working tirelessly for its success, with great faith and determination to secure a stable and decent future and provide her daughter with the best living.

Maria Essa, 36, has always been a self-made woman who worked at an early age to achieve her independence, and even after she got married, she kept working and supporting her husband in the face of difficult conditions.

Maria is married to Jalal Hlaleh who works as a taxi driver and they have two sons, Fadi born in 2012, and Samer born in 2014.  She started working in the nail care field in 2008 and moved between several beauty salons looking for better income and when the situation worsened, she started going to customers' houses to increase her income.

Her husband was working on his own taxi but during the wartime, his work became unprofitable and Maria’s work was barely covering the basic living needs which forced him to sell the car in order to handle the increasing costs of living.

When Maria realized that their financial condition was going down, she decided to go and work in Saydnaya during the summertime trying her best to support her family but with the poor equipment she had, she was unable to expand her work and earn good income.

Maria applied for a nail beauty kit because she was working between several areas and didn’t want to limit herself to working in a specific center and with the help of Micro Projects program, she was supported to have a nail care kit that will provide her with the tools and materials she needs to improve her income and help supporting her family.

Samer Thabet is 50 years old, married, and has two daughters Janet and Mariette. Samer and his family were living in stable conditions because he had a successful career. He worked in distributing medical products and equipment for fourteen years and established a good knowledge of customers and traders which secured a proper living for his family.

However, during the first years of the crisis, medical factories started to close one after another, and people traveled abroad in addition to the lack of imported materials which made Samer’s career no longer profitable like before. 

Despite his long experience in the field, Samer didn’t hesitate to quit his job and look for another one because he had a family to feed and he refused to make them live in poverty or deprivation.

In 2014, he started working at a Plastic products store as a salesperson and did his job with devotion and determination in order to provide his family with the best living available but in the past few years the economic situation deteriorated badly and Samer became unable to afford the basic living demands and started looking for a way to establish his own project to improve his income.

With the help of Hope-Center, Samer was supported to have his own Plastic store based on his long experience in the field and strong personality. Hopefully, this project will be a turning point in his professional life, and will positively impact his income and his family’s livelihood.

When Deeb was only thirteen, his father passed away, which made him give up his toys, his childhood, and his studies to become responsible for himself and share with his brothers the living expenses and look after their mother, as they were living in financial hardship.

Deeb had to work at an early age to handle the responsibilities, but he was a strong young man with determination and faith so he buried his sadness deep in his heart and began to face life’s difficulties to secure his livelihood.

Deeb worked as a delivery boy between several places at the same time to earn a proper income. In 2008, he started to work in wholesale and retail clothing sales in Al-Hamra markets until 2013, when he was called for military service until 2021, but because he was suffering from a Patent foramen ovale (which is a hole in the heart). His service was in administrative procedures, which allowed him during the evening to work in selling food products, but he was exposed to a fall during the service, which caused him an injury to the fifth lumbar vertebra in the spine, as a result he was discharged from the military.

However, Deeb did not want to be dependent on anyone, and he insisted on working so he rented a taxi and started working as a private driver transporting passengers in Damascus. Despite the little income, as he wasn't the owner of the car, he continued because he could not work in any other profession due to his injury.

Deeb’s biggest dream of having his own project was achieved after he applied at the Hope Center for the taxi. Today, after being supported, he is so grateful and willing to do his best in order to improve his income and ensure a decent living for his family.

Youssef had always been a hard-working man. He learned the value of perseverance from a young age when he had to help his mother take care of his younger siblings. Despite the challenges, Youssef had always dreamed of giving his family a comfortable life.

Youssef landed a job in Lebanon, meanwhile, he studied engineering, He worked tirelessly for eight years to make ends meet and support his family back in Damascus. 

However, things took a turn for the worse in 2019 when the company Youssef worked for closed down. He had no choice but to return home to Damascus and look for work. With the money he saved for years, he bought simple equipment and landed a job at a goldsmith's workshop, initially working on a laser machine. With time and experience, Youssef's skills grew, and he became a valuable member of the workshop team, then he managed to get married and start a family.

the house he was renting was no longer affordable as the landlord increased the rent. Determined not to put his family on the streets, Youssef and his wife sold their gold, pooled their savings, and borrow some to complete building their own house. 

Then, things took a positive turn when Youssef received funding from a micro-project in Damascus. With the funding, he purchased a new laser machine, enabling him to expand his business and diversify his products. Youssef's talent and hard work have allowed him to turn his passion for crafts and design into a successful business that supports his family and helps cover his mother's healthcare.

Today, Youssef is a proud son, husband, and father of two beautiful children. He looks forward to the future, knowing that anything is possible with determination and hard work.

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.