Rami's life took a drastic turn when his father passed away, leaving him as the sole provider for his mother and ill sister. For years, he worked tirelessly in construction, a job that took a toll on his body and left him with a severe back injury. 

In 2021, he transitioned to a new career in sales and marketing, where he relied on the company's vehicle to perform his duties. Despite the challenges, he remained dedicated, knowing his family depended on him.

Rami knew that owning his own vehicle would be a game-changer as his salary at the company would increase, and he could take on additional work, ensuring a more stable and better income for his family. 

Determined to improve their lives, he applied to the Micro Projects Program. His hard work and perseverance paid off when he received a new mini pick-up truck through the program.

Now, with his own vehicle and the increased earnings from his job, combined with the potential for additional work, mean that his family can have a more secure and stable life. The new mini pick-up truck symbolizes hope and the promise of a better tomorrow for Rami and his loved ones. 

Tarek, a war victim from Homs, endured a cruel eight-year mandatory military service. His life changed forever when he sustained a severe injury between his heart and left shoulder, resulting in a 30% disability. This injury left him unable to perform any work that required physical effort, significantly impacting his future prospects.

Living in a rented apartment with his wife and their baby boy, his modest salary as an employee barely covered their needs. His wife, a dedicated school teacher, also earned a modest salary. Despite their hardships, Tarek was determined to secure a better future for their son.

Seeking stability and financial security, he applied to the Micro Projects Program. He proposed acquiring a mini pick-up truck, a venture well-suited to his health condition. This project represented hope, a chance to provide a more stable and secure life for his growing family.

The approval of his application marked a new beginning. The mini pick-up truck enabled him to start a good business, significantly improving their financial situation. Now, Tarek could envision a brighter future where his family can thrive. 

Toni, married to Maram, surrendered nine years to mandatory military service, missing the chance to gain professional experience. Upon reentering work market he found himself at a crossroads, devoid of a career path. 

Determined to provide for his growing family, he worked at an aluminum workshop. Every day, tirelessly, his hands shaped metal while his mind harbored dreams of a better life.

As news of their impending parenthood filled their hearts with joy, Toni felt the weight of responsibility deepen. He knew he needed more than just a job; he needed a sustainable source of income. He applied to the Micro Projects Program, praying for a chance at a brighter future.

When the approval came through, and he was handed the keys to a mini pick-up truck, his heart was filled with hope. It became the cornerstone of his new small business, distributing goods across Homs and opening doors to new opportunities. 

Johnny's life has been a relentless struggle since his earliest years. At just 2 years old, his parents divorced, and he and his older brother, Danny, stayed with their father who remarried, bringing Julie, their beautiful young sister, into the world.

Tragedy struck soon as Johnny lost both his father and step-mother in a devastating car accident and the weight of loss compounded when Danny was killed during the war, leaving Johnny completely alone in Homs. Julie, now orphaned, spends her winters with their uncle in the village to attend school and her summers with Johnny, the only family she has left. Despite these crushing incidents, he has shown remarkable resilience. Since 2020, he has worked tirelessly as a salesman, using the company's vehicle to deliver goods. Driven by his commitment to Julie, he applied to the Micro Projects Program for a mini pickup truck. 

Jonny hopes to leverage his experience to work independently, securing a better future for himself and his sister who now depends entirely on him. Johnny's dream is simple, to provide a stable, loving environment for his sister, despite the harshness of life. 

Michel's journey bears the weight of war's cruel toll. Once bustling with dreams, his path twisted when he was called to serve mandatory military service, leaving him marked by injury and uncertainty. 

From driving around the streets to distributing goods to the fast-food kitchen, his hands knew hard work until he had to join the army. Yet, fate intervened, his head injury took his livelihood and made him in search of stability.

In the aftermath, he dared to dream anew, opening a humble mini-market, only to be swept away by the huge inflation. However, despite the tough times he went through, he worked as a cleaner, embracing the dignity of labor.

Hope flickered in the form of the Micro Projects Program, offering a chance to reclaim his independence with a mini pick-up truck. In the shadow of war's aftermath, Michel's story stands as a testament to resilience, a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of war.

Youssef Halaweh was born in 1989 in Dwalaa, Damascus city, his father, once a photographer, planted in him a passion for artistic expression to become a talented hairdresser.

Youssef's career as a hairstylist began in 2010, initially focusing on women's hairdressing before transitioning to work as a hairstylist for presenters on television channels like Talaqi and Sama. Despite the professional success, his personal life was fraught with difficulty as his mother battled breast cancer and the financial condition of his family was declining.

In 2016, driven by ambition and seeking new horizons, Youssef ventured to Lebanon. For four years, he plied his career, providing hairstyling services while shouldering the financial burden of his mother's treatment. Amidst the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, he returned to Syria in 2020, where he continued his journey as a hairstylist despite his father's unemployment and his mother's ongoing battle, Youssef remained steadfast in his commitment to his career and his family seeking an opportunity to start his own hairdressing salon where he could be his own boss and has the chance to show his skills and improve his income.

With help from Hope Center, Youssef was able to equip his salon with essential tools and an electricity generator to start a new chapter of his life, full of determination and hope for a better future.

Meneam Salloum's life was marked by hardships but with his strong determination he was able to rise above all the challenges he faced.

he is living in Al-Abbasein with his retired father and two brothers, and together they faced numerous setbacks from losing his mother to grappling with unstable security conditions during the crisis, but he never let circumstances define him. 

Before the war started, he was working at his own shoe-making workshop in Jobar, but after few months of the war, the area was subjected to numerous incidents and his workshop was burgled making him lose everything he worked for in the previous years.

unfortunately, when Meneam decided to move his work to his living area in Al-Abbasein, he was sniped in the flank which put him in bed for several months until he recovered.

after that incident, Meneam decided to quit his profession and started working at cars office and then as a taxi driver, and later becoming a salesperson at shoes store, trying his best to afford the livelihood demands for his family and preserve their dignity.

Despite all financial strains that Meneam and his family faced, Yet he refused to succumb to despair, so he applied for the pick-up project at the Micro Project center.

Receiving funding for his project marked a new chapter—one filled with possibilities. It wasn't merely about starting a business; it symbolized resilience, hope, and the triumph of the human strong will over calamities.

Rafy Al-Sahwy, born in 1982 and residing in Al-Dwalaa, faced numerous challenges in life. With his parents deceased and siblings married, he lived with his brother, striving to make ends meet. His journey through different jobs—from being a taxi driver to a private chauffeur and later distributing charcoal by bicycle—reflects his resilience amidst hardships.

The war and his father's illness forced Rafy to abandon his farming work at the village and return to live with his family in Damascus. Despite various setbacks, he ventured into charcoal distribution, utilizing a meager capital. However, soaring prices abruptly halted his work, leaving him with loss.

For Rafy, the taxi project he applied for, symbolized hope and stability in turbulent times, and having support to purchase his own taxi potentially rescued him from the brink of financial ruin.

It wasn't merely about financial gains for him; it was about reclaiming control over his life and promising a brighter tomorrow.

Jean Baghdady, born in 1997, lives with his family in Jaramana. His father, Antoun, works diligently as a maintenance worker at Saint Paul Monastery trying to put food on the table at the end of the day.

Jean's journey through work has been diverse; from volunteering at the UN in 2017 to becoming a photographer's assistant from 2018 until the present day, he has explored various professional avenues. Additionally, he has been employed as a receptionist at Alberto Monastery since 2021. Despite his workload, Jean managed to pursue accounting and marketing courses in 2019.

He commenced his career as a photographer in 2019, honing his skills and preparing to be an independent photographer full of ambitions to start his business alongside collaborating with other professionals, trying to gain as much experience as possible.

While their household and furnishings are modest, Jean's family supports him as he navigates his career path. Receiving support from Hope Center, marks a turning point for Jean, offering him the opportunity to expand his own business, enhance his skills, and elevate his income.

For Jean, this support isn't just financial aid—it's his life dream, propelling him towards independence and self-improvement to secure a better future for himself and his family.

Raneen Al-Eid is originally from Daraa, her journey took a turn when she shifted to Damascus to pursue her studies in commerce and economics back in 2010. However, her aspirations were rerouted as she got married in 2013.

Her husband worked in a cooling and refrigeration company, and he was trying his best to provide for his family but with the company closure, Raneen and her husband found themselves in the face of financial hardships.

With determination to support her family, Raneen started working as a saleswoman at a cosmetic store, from 2017 to 2021, during which she curved her skills by undertaking courses on nail care, hairdressing, and makeup at Al-Rida Institute, alongside project management at GOPA.

Unfortunately, Raneen's marriage faced severe storms that ended with separation to find herself living in a room, devoid of even the most basic amenities, with two children under her care.

Raneen's resilience shone through her relentless pursuit of self-improvement amid adversities illustrated by her unwavering spirit and her resolve to provide a better life for her kids propelled her towards a new endeavor; a makeup and nail care corner within her modest home, as soon as the idea took shape in her mind, she applied for support at the Micro Project program.

Today, after being supported to start her own project, Raneen is aware of the challenges and responsibilities ahead, but her spirit remains unyielding, driven by her love for her children and the pursuit of a brighter tomorrow.