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.

It was a miracle for Syrians to pass the last ten years of the crisis, many people were affected and only some could survive, such as our beneficiary Nazha Alqutami.

Nazha is 53 years old, divorced, with two daughters and a son. She suffered a lot during the war in Syria, her brother was kidnapped and his whereabouts stayed unknown. At the age of 18, her daughter Maria was diagnosed with "Budd Chiari Syndrome" which causes liver damage and her treatment was not even available because of the lack of medicine and the high costs. Her son Eskandar survived the fall of several shells on his school.

After all those incidents, Nazha decided to leave the country looking for a better life; she took her kids and went to Lebanon, where they experienced very harsh conditions until she was no longer able to afford their living or pay for her daughter’s treatment.

In 2016, and by a miracle of God, her daughter Maria was cured and they registered that miraculous event at Saydnaya Monastery. However, Nezha and her husband were separated. It was a difficult time for Nezha, but she didn’t lose her faith or hope, she went back to Syria determined to start over. She rented a house in Damascus countryside and a small shop to start a new career, but she needed support to continue and she found her way to the micro initiative. 

“on God alone we depend, may he strengthens me for the sake of my children. If something happens to me, my children will be lost”  those were Nazha’s words when we visited her.

Respect is due for this incredible woman, her mini market will be supported with the needed goods, she is a great example to remind us that in some cases we don’t give hope but we take it from people like her. 

When we want to talk about strong will in life, Tamim Qablan is the perfect living example, this 35-years-old young man is single and living with his parents in a modest apartment in Altabaleh. He suffered from polio since his childhood, which led to paralysis of the lower extremities but that didn't stop him from working hard day and night to support himself and his family. 

Moreover, God gave him an artistic talent in graving copper, wood, and wax, which he has practiced for more than twenty years as a job but due to the war crisis in the country, his profession was no longer profitable or in demand. However, his disability did not hold him back, on the contrary, Tamim is full of hope and always tries to spread it to others. 

He volunteered in 2006 at the Special Olympics for Severely Disabled Program as a special trainer. He also worked with his father at their Mini market in the afternoon for about 13 years. Despite the terrible years of war, the deteriorated economic situation, his disability, and the lack of all living sources, Tamim was determined to be an effective person in society.

Unfortunately, the hardships of the past few years consumed all of his savings and profits, but he didn't lose hope and started to bring good quality bread during the night and sell it in his mini-market. Tamim said: "if I had to work 24 hours a day, I would do it so that I keep my dignity and never ask for anyone's help".

After meeting Tamim, and watching him thank God for everything in his life, you can only learn and be moved by his strong will and great heart. People like Tamim empower us in our daily mission and give us proof of how important Hope is to everyone.

Rania Sekareih, who is a 48-year-old woman, married with three children, is the true example of women’s power in Syria.

Rania plays many roles in her kids’ lives, the mother, the father, the tutor, and sometimes the friend. Her son, George is in the third year of architecture engineering college; he works after college to afford the expenses of his study, his mother is his biggest supporter. Her daughters Rozet and Jessica are still in school and need a lot of care, attention, and money till they finish their schooling.

After three years of the Syrian war Rania’s husband lost his job, which put the family in a bad financial situation. Thus, she decided to attend hairdressing and make-up courses at the DRC center in Jaramana, where they gave her some tools as she completed the course to enable her to start her own job. However, Rania’s financial situation was very critical so she couldn’t have her own salon which forced her to go to the customers’ houses to do their hair or makeup. 

Day after day, under shells, rain, storms, or heat Rania went from house to house, defying life's hardships in order to afford the basic needs of her family as she became the only provider of the house. Her main concern at the end of the day was securing food on the table and proper education for her children. She tried many times to work from home, but the electricity situation in the city made that possibility unrealizable. 

Rania visited the center with all hope, asking for support with the necessary equipment that will enable her to work at home and look after her children at the same time, the micro initiative will nourish that hope to make a difference in this family’s life.