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.

Jihad, a devoted family man with over 35 years of experience in his aluminum workshop, faced many challenges during the war in 2011. Alongside his wife and son, who aspired to become a doctor and was a third-year medicine student at the University of Homs, they were forced to leave their home in Bab Al-Sebaa neighborhood and find refuge in Al-Kafroun village.

For nearly a decade, Jihad worked as an assistant in a modest aluminum workshop to sustain his family while living in Al-Kafroun. However, the desire to provide a better future for his son pushed them to return home in 2020. Their house had been affected by the war, but with the support of their church, they managed to repair it and establish a stable life.

Upon returning to Homs, Jihad faced a different set of challenges. His machinery and equipment had deteriorated over the years, and unreliable electricity supply added to his struggles. Thankfully, a friend introduced him to the Micro Projects Program, motivating him to apply for assistance in revitalizing his workshop, his sole means of providing for his beloved family. This opportunity held the promise of a brighter future for Jihad, his wife, and their dedicated son pursuing his dream in medicine.

Anas, a determined young man, faced numerous challenges on his journey to success. Leaving school since the ninth grade, he entered the worklife to support his family consisting of his parents and sister. He tirelessly worked at various pastry shops, gathering valuable experience over the years.

In 2022, he realized his dream of opening his own pastry shop in Al-Adawia neighborhood. Despite the initial hurdles, he managed to purchase all the necessary equipment with the help of some relatives. Unfortunately, the cost of an electric generator remained out of reach, as he was struggling to repay the shop's debts.

Facing rising rental costs, Anas relocated his shop to Al-Hamidia neighborhood in 2023. However, the persistent electricity shortage continued to hinder the productivity. 

He applied to the Micro Projects Program for assistance, and his prayers were answered. He received an electric generator. With the newfound power source, Anas and his family now work together more efficiently, ensuring the success of their small business.

Anas's hard work and the support he received have allowed him to provide for his family independently, hoping for a better days to come their way.

Mahasen, a young and creative graphic designer, has always been known for her unique style in crafting souvenirs. With four years of experience, she specializes in transforming her sketched characters into beautiful small figures. Mahasen, who works from her home, balances between her artistic passion with her role as an employed architect at a company. She lives with her parents and two sisters in Al-Sabeel neighborhood in Homs.

However, she faced significant challenges that hindered her work. Her laptop's decreasing capacity couldn't keep up with her demanding tasks, leading to delays in delivering her projects to clients. Moreover, the big issue of power shortages in Homs, made it even harder to meet deadlines. Her digital drawing panel, a vital tool for her craft, also became worn out. 

In an attempt to overcome these obstacles, Mahasen applied to the Micro Projects Program. With the program's support, she received a brand-new laptop, a reliable battery, and a new digital drawing panel. These essential tools not only rekindled her creativity but also allowed her to support her family during these challenging times.

After Lamiaa's divorce in Lebanon, she returned to her hometown in Al-Qusayr, Homs, to stay with her elderly father. In 2003, she established her own sewing workshop, creating a stable source of income for herself. However, when the war erupted in 2012, she and her father lost everything and were forced to seek refuge with her brother in Al-Mouzeina village.

She became her father's primary caregiver as he battled severe illness. She devoted herself to his well-being until his passing in 2021. Determined to make her own path, she relocated to Homs city, where she secured a job in a sewing workshop with a monthly salary. She also utilized her old sewing machine at home for clothing repairs, but when there were designing and sewing demands, she used to bring them to the workshop, as her home equipment was limited.

Living independently in Homs, Lamiaa had the experience and skills necessary to succeed in her profession, but she lacked the means to acquire the essential equipment. Her life took a positive turn when she applied to the Micro Projects Program, and her application was approved. She received the support she needed in the form of sewing machines and a battery to work during electricity blackouts, empowering her to further her sewing business and achieve self-sufficiency.

Hanada is married to Frederic and the young couple lives in Qattinah village. With Frederic's heart condition limiting his ability to engage in any effort-demanding work, they established a small stationary store. Hanada, a dedicated 4th-year translation student, balanced her studies with the store's daily operations.

Their path hadn't always been easy. At one point, they sold everything, hoping to start anew abroad. Erbil was their first destination, aiming for a better life in Australia. Sadly, they faced setbacks, losing most of their savings, so they returned to Qattinah and used their remaining funds to open their current store.

In addition to offering stationery and printing services, Hanada and Frederic showcased their creative talents by crafting picture frames and children's drawing books. They also assisted university students with their research and graduation projects.

Inflation hit their micro-project hard, reducing their inventory. Aiming to support their family's sole source of income, Hanada turned to the Micro Projects Program for assistance, hoping to restock their store's goods and continue their journey of hope. 

Ranim, a dedicated mother of two, resides in Fairouza village, where she embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2020. She opened a cosmetics shop. Alongside her own business, she tirelessly works another job to increase the family's income. Her daily routine involves carrying a bag of makeup products to her workplace, where she sells to her colleagues.

Ranim's husband, Ram, battles diabetes, which led to the unfortunate amputation of his leg. Despite his condition, he works but his simple income as an employee barely covers his rising medical expenses. When Ranim initiated her shop, Ram's health was relatively stable. However, as his condition worsened, the mounting medical costs began to strain her small shop, combined by economic inflation.

She applied to the Micro Projects Program for assistance, hoping to safeguard her business. This program's support would not only offer relief to her struggling business but also ensure a good living for her children.

Fadi's life took a drastic turn due to the war in Homs. Forced to flee Al-Hamidia, his family settled down in Fairouza village. Fadi, once an employee in a quality control department, lost his job in 2011 when the war disrupted everything.

For years, he moved from one job to another, just to make ends meet. His determination led him to learn the gypsum board craft in 2020, where he mastered the skill. His engineering institute degree and AutoCAD experience further fueled his ambition, but the lack of equipment held him back from independence.

In 2023, Fadi decided to change his destiny. He applied for the Micro Projects Program, hoping for a chance to get his equipment. With this support, he could finally take control of his life, work independently, and provide for his family. 

Hadi, a devoted husband to Minas and a loving father to their baby boy Toni, faced financial challenges living with his family; his mother, brother, sister-in-law, and two nieces. His journey began when he completed his 10-year mandatory service and ventured into the world of floor tiling alongside his brother, despite having no prior experience.

Dreaming of a brighter future, he aspired to create opportunities for his family. However, his limited financial resources were a constant hurdle. Then, a friend introduced him to the Micro Projects Program, a beacon of hope.

He seized the opportunity and applied for a mini pickup truck, a project in itself. With this vehicle, he could transport and distribute goods, promising a steady income for his family. It was a small yet significant step towards achieving his dreams.

As Hadi embarked on this new path, his determination and the support of his loved ones would be the driving force behind his journey to provide a better life for Minas, Toni, and their big family. 

Lina's life turned upside down when her husband Fadi was kidnapped and never found again, leaving her as the sole provider for their two daughters. She didn’t give up and continued her career as a school teacher since 2003. However, it became evident that to secure a dignified life for her daughters, she needed an additional source of income.

In 2013, she decided to become a seamstress, repairing clothes from her humble home. She used an old, manual sewing machine, as she couldn't afford the more modern equipment that could have expanded her small-business. The limitations of her outdated machine hindered her ability to take on more jobs and, consequently, affected her income.

Hope came along when Lina applied for assistance from the Micro Projects Program; she saw it as a chance to develop her source of livelihood and provide her daughters with the life they deserve. With the program's support, Lina upgraded her sewing equipment, allowing her to take on more work and increase her income.

For over two decades, Ghayath had dedicated his life to the gypsum board craftsmanship. A devoted husband and father of three ambitious daughters pursuing higher education, his dreams for his family were boundless. Yet, his journey had its share of hardships.

In the wake of a devastating war, Ghayath found himself lacking essential resources vital for his work. The tools and equipment he needed were distant dreams, and the absence of a reliable power source, like an electric generator, cast a shadow over his opportunities.

Despite these adversities, he often collaborated with fellow craftsmen to ensure a steady income for his family. However, he longed for the independence that owning the necessary equipment would bring.

His fortunes changed when he applied to the Micro Projects Program. With hope in his heart, he sought assistance to acquire the tools of his trade, an electric generator, and a ladder. These essentials not only improved his work but also transformed his life. With newfound resources at his disposal, Ghayath saw his income rise, securing a brighter future for his daughters.

Kamil, a retired university teacher with a wealth of knowledge in electronics maintenance, faced a challenging journey with his family during the war. They were displaced from their home in Homs city to their village, Autan, where they resided for nine long years. In 2020, they finally returned home, repaired their house, and began rebuilding their lives in Homs.

In 2022, Kamil decided to reopen his maintenance workshop to provide an extra income for his family. Unfortunately, he had to shut it down after just three months due to the high rental costs. Undeterred, he continued offering his expertise from home, taking phone orders and visiting clients in need.

Despite having only basic tools like pliers, screwdrivers, and wrenches, his skills shone brightly. As a former teacher and a graduate of the electrical institute, he was well-equipped to handle the demands of his trade. He borrowed additional equipment from a friend to meet his clients' needs.

In a hopeful turn of events, Kamil applied for assistance from the Micro Projects Program. His request was centered on acquiring the necessary equipment and an electric generator to expand his business further, ensuring a better livelihood for his family.

Soubhi's journey in the floor grinding and polishing industry began in 1972, creating a wealth of experience for him over the years. He and his wife, Salam, a retired teacher, raised three sons despite facing numerous challenges. Their life took a tragic turn in 2013 when they were displaced from their home village, Al-Dwair, due to the ongoing war, which caused him to lose three floor grinding and polishing machines, along with all their belongings when their house was stolen.

Initially settling in Al-Nassra village, near Homs, the family later moved to Homs city in 2019.

Soubhi, however, remained resilient, continuously working various construction jobs to save up for a new machine. He finally managed to acquire one, but the high cost of an electric generator left him dependent on sporadic grid electricity, available for just four hours a day.

He applied to the Micro Projects Program for an electric generator. This lifeline would not only boost his productivity but also guarantee a better income for his family. 

Like any loving father, Nabil’s main interest in life is providing his kids with a decent living and supporting them to continue their education and become successful individuals in society, but the incidents he has been through during the previous years made this endeavor difficult.

Nabil and his family used to live in Qalaat Namera in Homs, he was working as a taxi driver and their financial situation was good but during the previous years, their area became insecure and they faced many dangers but he kept working hard to secure his family’s living. In 2019, Nabil discovered that his daughter Eliena was suffering from cancer and her health condition was critical, which necessitated the start of immediate treatment and intensive chemical doses.

He had no choice but to move with his family to Damascus in order to secure her medication but the cost of treatment was more than Nabil could afford so he had to sell his house and car to afford it, and he had to work as a taxi driver with only 30 percent of the profit to secure the daily living expenses.

Nabil was always praying for God to give him the will and strength to continue this life journey with no hesitation to work as hard as he could for the sake of his family.

With the help of Hope Center, Nabil was supported to purchase his own taxi that will help in increasing his income so that he could continue his message in life with independence and dignity.

Tony Shamieh comes from a modest family that all its members had to work and support each other to survive.

For this reason, he had to leave school at a young age and start working as a car washer then he learned to change cars’ oil and the workshop owner depended on him to run his work as he was hardworking and reliable.

however, soon after the beginning of the Syrian war, Tony was called for military service for seven years, later he was discharged in 2020, he went back home to find everything different as his brothers traveled abroad to work while his father was working as a private driver and suffering from a bad health condition.

Tony had to work to support himself and his family but his previous work at the car wash was no longer enough to afford the simplest living demands so he began working as a private driver for Al-Haseeb company selling its products in the markets.

However, no matter how hard he worked, at the end of the day, he was getting a low salary that was not equal to the increasing living expenses, so he turned to the Micro-projects program applying for the Mini-van project which will provide him with a better and sustainable income and help him compensate for the missing years in his life in order to establish a better living.

Like most of the youth of his age, Majed spent the last decade serving in the military service, facing dangers, and losing years of his life without being able to work or gain experience.

Majed Alsweiry is 31 and lives with his Mom in a Kashkoul area as his brother is still serving the military in Aleppo and his sisters are married.

Before he was called for service he was working at a Cocktail and sweet shop but during the service period he was a driver which gave him good experience in the field so after his discharge he tried to work as an accountant at a snacks restaurant in Damascus but the income was quite low comparing the increasing costs of living especially since he was responsible for his mother.

With the help of the micro-project program, he was supported to have his own taxi considering his good experience in driving and his long service period, hoping that this project will help him to compensate for the previous years in order to have a decent living.

Ramy Ahwash is 51, married to Maya Al-Messber, and they live in an old rented house in Bab Touma area.

He started working in marketing and sales since 1990 and for 15 years he worked in Al-Nuaimi Company as a sales manager and warehouse officer in Al-Yarmouk camp.

However, after the start of the war in Syria, the armed groups entered Al-Yarmouk camp and spread violence all over the place, which made Rami unable to enter the area and take his stored goods then he was informed that the entire warehouse had been stolen, which made him lose all that he worked for in the last years. soon after, the company itself Went out of business due to the lack of security in the country, making Ramy jobless but he didn't hesitate to change his career and work as a school mentor with a low salary just to provide his daily food.

In 2018, he decided to quit his school work and return to working as a sales representative moving between several companies and looking for a better income but most companies used his sales skills without giving him any percentage of the profits so he felt a great injustice because he was not rewarded with a salary worthy of his hard work.

With great self-confidence, he applied to the Hope Center asking for support to have a closed Suzuki saying:

"I know all the markets, the traders, and the companies, I can sell anything to anyone" 

His vehicle will lead to an increase in income and an improvement in his living.

It is never easy for any woman to raise two daughters alone and look after her old-sick mother at the same time especially during wartime and troublesome conditions, but Randa Kazko was strong enough to defeat all her circumstances.

Randa is 55 years old, divorced, and has two daughters Sandy born in 1992, and Christine born in 1995.

Before the war, Randa was living in Saydnaya with her husband and daughters, she used to work at the monastery in cleaning and cooking in order to support her husband with the house demands, but after the beginning of the crisis, she moved to Damascus with her daughters, learned the profession of nail care and beauty, then she started to work at many salons to gain an experience. Randa was good at her work, and everybody loved her so her work started to increase and she gained many customers daily. During that period, her daughter Sandy got married and had an adorable baby but things didn't work out with her husband so she got separated from him and returned to live with her mother which added to Randa's responsibilities especially since her mother was sick and she was taking care of her and her medication costs.

Randa was doing her best, working at Salons, doing additional work at customers’ houses, and giving training sessions for new trainees. she was aiming to have her own center where she has her materials, tools, and a place to train but that was difficult to achieve during the current conditions so she turned to the Micro-projects center in Damascus asking for support. 

Today, after being supported to have her own Nails Care center, Randa is more than grateful because for the first time, she feels independent and comfortable doing the work she likes without having to share her income with anyone else and at the same time have the ability to improve her job and secure good life for her loved ones.

Louai is a hardworking individual who was raised by his mother in a small, rented house. Unfortunately, Louai's mother had health issues, and she had to cut a part of her foot. She needs another surgery to amputate the other foot because of diabetes, but unfortunately, they can’t afford it.

In 2009, Louai got injured while he was working. The nerve in his hand was affected, and he lost the ability to continue his career with electricity, even after treatment for two years. It was a difficult time for Louai and his mother as they struggled to make ends meet.

Louai knew he needed to find a new job to support his family. He started working with electronics sales in multiple shops for low salary. For years, he worked hard and saved every penny he earned but life was getting harder by each passing day.

With the support to purchase all the supplies he needed by the micro project in Damascus, Louai's shop is now up and running. He is finally able to work and grow his business. He will work tirelessly every day to ensure his shop will be successful and make enough money to provide for his mother's medical care.

Despite all the challenges he faced, Louai never lost hope or gave up. He was determined to create a better life for himself and his mother. His perseverance and hard work paid off.

“I was born with speech impediment, which formed a great obstacle since my childhood and prevented me from doing many things in life, such as completing my education or having a decent job”

With great effort, George was able to share these touching words with us.

He is a 26 single, and heartbroken young man. Since he was a child he had to face difficult obstacles due to his speech disability which forced him to leave school and start working to afford the family's expenses since they are living in the village and suffering hard financial conditions.

George traveled to Lebanon in 2019 where he worked in delivering stationaries to libraries, in 2021, he returned to Syria and started working on an old pick-up car in delivering goods to support himself and his family.

Unfortunately, due to an engine failure, and its high maintenance costs, George couldn’t continue working and had to sell his car at a low price and became jobless.

He tried to look for other jobs but it was so hard for him to work for any employers due to his disability and the only solution that would take him out of this state was to have his private work so he applied to the micro-project program for a pick-up car depending on his former customers and good knowledge of prices and products.

Today, after the fund, George restored an important part of his dignity because he is not forced to work for anyone and face the difficulties he used to have before. on the contrary, he got the hold of his job and life.

"We were displaced from our village in Homs to Damascus countryside, lost our house and work, and had to start from zero in a different place and difficult condition"

This is how Elias summed up his story in the past years of war. 

Elias was living with his wife and kids in a small village called Alqraiteen in the countryside of Damascus, he was working as a goldsmith doing all the stages of gold manufacturing in addition to working as a gold seller.

They weren’t living in luxury, but they managed to live decently, that was blown away with the first years of the crisis as the village was surrounded by the armed gangs which made Elias lose his workshop and the gold pieces he owned. Moreover, during the incidents then they were displaced to Jaramana town in the countryside of Damascus.

 Elias was determined to take care for his family so he started to work at a gold workshop not minding being an employee after all those years of experience because his main concern was providing his family the basic living demands.

His wife also started to work too in order to support her husband within the difficult circumstances they were facing but the increasing costs of living made it very hard for Elias and his wife to cope and they had to look for an alternative solution to improve their living.

With the help of the Micro-project program, Elias was funded with all the tools and equipment to have a gold manufacturing workshop where he could have his own space to increase his work and have better income hoping that this project will be a turning point for Elias and his family.

Fady has always believed that if he wanted to do something, he would find a way no matter how hard the circumstances were.

He is 32, married, and has two little daughters Mira and Mila. He lives beside his parents and younger brother in Al-Dwallaa neighborhood, his parents are retired and his brother is still at university which made Fady responsible for their living.

Fady graduated from Communications High School in 2008 then he got employed at the Ministry of Oil as a guard and at the same time he registered for the first year of Law college seeking to become a lawyer.

He was so determined to work and study at the same time so he could afford the living expenses for his family and continue his education.

Unfortunately, at the very beginning of the Syrian crisis, Fady was called for military service until 2019. These nine years that were taken from his life didn’t prevent him from achieving his goals so after his discharge he returned to his previous work as a guard, had a part-time job as a warehouse guard, and continued his education until he graduated as a lawyer.

Fady wanted to change his career and improve his conditions but he was unable to quit his job despite the low income because he was the breadwinner of the two families and being jobless will affect his situation.

However, he never made excuses for his poor situation and was always trying for the best so as soon as he heard about the micro-project program in Damascus, he applied for the taxi project which he considered a direct source of income that will help in improving his living condition and be a supported project for any future success in his life.

Being a driver is the only job that Maher has ever known, at the beginning of his twenties, he traveled to Lebanon and started working as a private driver at Al-Fursan organization for Disabled People, his income was good enough to provide him with a decent living, and save some for his future.

However, as a result of the crisis in Syria, his mother and siblings fled to live with him in Lebanon depending on him for all their expenses which majorly affected Maher’s financial situation.

In 2018, the situation in Lebanon started to deteriorate and Maher lost his work with the association and became unable to drive in Lebanon.

Maher decided after all those years to return to Syria where he rented a small house in Altabbaleh area in Damascus and started to work as a taxi driver hoping to restore his previous life.

During that period, his brothers traveled to Sweden and his mother returned to live with him as she was diagnosed with cancer and needed to be under intensive care and costly treatment which was out of Maher’s ability to handle.

With the help of Hope Center, this self-made man was supported to have his own taxi which will help him restore his independence in work and provide him with a sustainable source of income to improve his living condition. 

Wissam had always been a hard worker. It was something that had been ingrained in him since childhood. His parents had both passed away when he was young, leaving him to fend for himself. But that didn't stop him from succeeding in life. After years of working as a sewing apprentice, he had eventually become a work partner in a small sewing workshop.

Things were going well for Wissam and his family until tragedy struck. In 2001, his partner passed away, leaving everything behind to his family. Wissam was left with nothing, not even a part of ownership in the workshop. He had to start from scratch again.

He worked in multiple workshops thereafter, but the salary was never enough to meet the family's needs. It all came to a head when his son was diagnosed with epilepsy and autism. The medical care and medication that his son needed were expensive, and Wissam had to sell the sewing machines he owned just to make ends meet.

It was a difficult time for Wissam and his family. But they never lost hope. Thankfully, the tide turned when he got funded by a micro-project in Damascus, he was finally able to buy all the tools he needed to open his own workshop.

It was a dream come true for Wissam. he had a small house, but it was enough to start a new business and improve his standard of living. With his own workshop, Wissam could now afford to pay for his son's medical care and medication. He felt grateful for the support that he received, and he promised to do his best to make his own business thrive.

Wissam's story was a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance. He had gone through tough times, but he never gave up hope. And in the end, things had turned out for the better. He could finally provide for his family and help his son. 

Fouad Sioufy is 26 years old and lives with his mother and brother in a rented flat in Jaramana, his mother is an employee at Alzahrawi Hospital and her salary is very low and his brother is still in the first year of Business Management college.

Since his childhood, Fouad and his siblings used to see their parents fighting, and soon after his father left the house and ignored all responsibilities toward his family and kids which forced Fouad to be the man of the house since his teenage.

When he became 19, Fouad worked in a restaurant for two years then decided to learn about Mobile maintenance, and at the same time he started studying at the psychology college, Fouad soon became very good and had his own customers.

During his study period, he kept working in mobile phone maintenance with a friend of his in Sednaya and was trying his best to secure the house demands; pay the house rent, and help his siblings to continue their education but unfortunately, in 2018 he was called for military service and stayed in service until 2021.

After his discharge, Fouad started working with his friend at a mobile maintenance shop for a 50% percentage of profits, which was not enough to afford the increasing costs of living.

Fouad felt that it was time to be independent in his job and get his own income so he came to the micro-project program in Damascus asking for support.

With the help of Hope-center, Fouad was supported with all the tools and equipment needed to write a new page in his life and fill it with achievements and success, hoping that this project will help in securing this determined man with a brighter future.