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.

In the heart of a bustling area nestled a home where dreams brewed and aspirations soared. Dhyaa Al-Btros, his wife, and his family members lived within its walls, each floor holds a part of his close-knit family.

Since 2004, he delved into the field of confectionery, honing his skills by working at various pastry shops. In 2008 he was called for military service until 2010. Upon discharge, he returned to his roots in Khabab, opening a pastry shop until 2014 when adversity struck, so he relocated his shop to the Al-Dukhanieh area in Damascus, but the situation wasn't any better there as violent incidents and armed conflict took place in the area which resulted in the loss of his shop.

Undeterred, he adopted a novel approach, distributing goods via electric bicycles until 2019 when he was called again for the reserve service for three years before resuming the distribution of goods and biscuits, using his brother's electric bicycle.

Presently, Dhyaa toils in the morning as a warehouse worker, and by dusk, continues his work on a bicycle, aspiring to have a pick-up truck for efficient distribution, which would improve his income and release him from the hard morning work. 

considering this tapestry of trials and challenges, Dhyaa was supported by the Micro project program to purchase his own pick-up truck hoping to empower his unwavering spirit in the face of adversity, improve his living conditions, and preserve his dignity.

Karin Jbeil, a woman of remarkable courage and determination, born in 1989, lived a journey of strength and self-discovery that shaped her life forever.

Married to Wissam Al Ramahin, a dedicated hospital employee, Karin’s life revolved around her family. With two precious children, Sharbel born in 2010, and Christelle in 2013, her days were filled with love and purpose.

Karin's entrepreneurial spirit ignited in 2008 when she enrolled in a nail and waxing course at the European Institute. From 2012 onwards, she began her journey offering her skills to the community. Her home, became her workplace, with a room dedicated to her craft.

The echoes of war that ravaged their area in subsequent years did not deter Karin. Despite the chaos and uncertainty, she persevered, balancing her career aspirations with the safety of her children so she started to work in a nearby childcare center for two years, ensuring stability for her family during tumultuous times.

As peace slowly returned to Dowella, Karin resumed her passion for beauty, working part-time at local salons but the low salary wasn’t worth the long hours she spent far from her kids. She yearned to establish her own beauty salon, equipped with nail and waxing services.

Having support from Hope Center to have her own salon not only empowered her to become financially independent, but also assured her that dreams can flourish, and lives can be transformed.

Reineh Al-Hosh was born in 1997 into a family of craftsmen, Reineh's destiny seemed to unfold within the sparks of a blacksmith's workshop as his father, a seasoned blacksmith, toiled tirelessly at the forge.

From 2017, Reineh honed his craft across various workshops, absorbing every flicker of knowledge passed down by his father's skilled hands. Yet, amidst the clanging of metal, shadows loomed over his family as many health issues burdened his parents, casting shadows over his aspirations.

Reineh was yearning to take his own path, where he could establish his workshop depending on his father's experience to succeed, but the meager wages he was taking prevented him from saving money to achieve that endeavor.

with support from Hope Center, Reineh was granted all the necessary machines and equipment that enabled him to start his own workshop with resilience and prosperity despite the challenges, the workshop stood as a testament to their unwavering perseverance, offering solace in the middle of instability and promising a better future.

Saadeh Nader, born in 1993, is married and residing in a rented house in Kashkoul with his parents.

Saadeh's professional journey began in the printing industry. Initially working in a print shop in Safita, he later ventured into freelance graphic design, harnessing his skills in graphic design from 2016 to 2020. Despite setbacks, including the closure of his father's marketplace, Saadeh remained resilient.

In 2020, he moved to Damascus and secured employment at Food Products Company, where he honed his graphic design skills further. 

Despite the challenges that the country was going through which reflected negatively on his financial condition, Saadeh's entrepreneurial spirit remained undeterred. With his expertise in graphic design and printing, he envisioned a printing center that offers a variety of services, from printing cards and documents to thermal printing on magnets and pillows, Saadeh felt that he possessed the technical knowledge needed to manage his own printing center.

He gathered his courage and applied to the Micro-Project program in Damascus. Today, after the fund, Saadeh had his own source of living that helped to improve his conditions, provide a decent livelihood for his parents, and promise him of better livelihood. 

Osama Dawod hails from the war-torn region of Al-Zabadani, where destruction marred the landscape, leaving his family's home in ruins, forcing them to leave due to escalating violence, and settle in Bloudan holding onto hope and resilience.

However, despite financial constraints hindering his education, Osama's determination never wavered. He worked tirelessly, learning how to make Western snacks and grilled meals.

During that period, he took on various jobs to support his household, from working as a kitchen assistant to packing relief supplies, insisting on preserving a decent livelihood during the terrible years of war.

In 2021, he moved to Damascus, where he worked in a restaurant as a sous chef. However, his aspirations soared beyond the kitchen. With a vision to create a unique snack venture, Osama aspired to establish his own snack bar, offering a variety of sizzling sandwiches on a griddle. His desire for a better future propelled him forward to apply to the Micro-Project Center asking for support.

Today, through his hard work, determination, and unwavering faith, and by the support he had from Hope Center to establish his own project, Osama transformed challenges into opportunities, igniting hope for a brighter tomorrow.