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.

Siham, a resilient woman from the village of Qattinah, is a devoted wife and loving mother. Her two children, a daughter and a son, both battle with the challenges of paralysis in their lower extremities. In 2020, with their hard-earned savings, Siham and her retired husband embarked on a modest journey by opening a stationery store.

Their beginning was simple, but it promised them a life of dignity. The entire family collaborated to ensure the success of their project, with her son taking up the responsibility of the store's management. Together, they faced each day's challenges with unwavering determination.

Yet, the severe inflation began to make its negative effects on their cherished endeavor. The escalating prices made it increasingly difficult to keep their store stocked with essential goods.

In this trying times, Siham reached out to the Micro Projects Program, seeking support to safeguard their family's sole source of livelihood. With the support, she hoped to weather the storm of inflation, ensuring the store's sustainability and securing her family's future.

For over four decades, Issam has dedicated his life to the profession of Formwork Carpentry. Once, he possessed the essential tools of his trade, including wood planks and a trusty winch. However, the ravages of war stole most of his equipment.

He persevered with the help of fellow craftsmen and friends, sharing their equipment and precious remaining planks. But as time passed, those planks wore thin. High prices, lack in job opportunities, and a poor supply of wood left him in a dire financial situation. Trying to keep his craft alive, he had to rent the materials he needed, further straining his finances.

Issam's wife, Eva, toiled tirelessly at a sewing workshop to support their three children's education. Meanwhile, his mini-winch had also stopped due to frequent blackouts.

Hope arrived when he applied for assistance from the Micro Projects Program. With the support, he secured the essential wood planks and an electric generator. This newfound independence promised not only increased productivity but also the prospect of a stable income. Issam could finally pursue his craft without the burden of borrowing or renting equipment, bringing relief to his family and a better livelihood for their children. 

With 8 years of experience, Hani was an active member of the photographers' union, but his old camera and limited equipment posed challenges during the economic crisis. His struggle to meet the growing demands of clients left him feeling inadequate.

As a single man supporting his mother, his family depended on him after his father's passing, and his siblings had started their own lives. In pursuit of his passion, Hani traveled to Lebanon in 2015, where he worked at a restaurant and at the same time, honed his photography skills and got the camera that he still uses till now. 

Upon his return in 2020, he opened a studio in Fairouza village couple years later, establishing a presence on social media to showcase his work. However, he faced a roadblock in keeping up with rapidly evolving photography technology. That's when he applied to the Micro Projects Program, hoping for support to upgrade his equipment.

Hani's dreams extend beyond photography; he aspires to build a brighter future for himself and his mother. With the assistance of the program, he aims to enhance his craft and provide a better life for his family, illustrating that with determination, one can overcome even the most challenging circumstances. 

Naram and his wife Souraya, in addition to his elderly mother, live in Fairouza village, after they have faced significant challenges since being displaced from Homs city due to the war. He is a dedicated carpenter with his own workshop, but he had been struggling with the lack of electricity in their area. Frequent blackouts hindered his work, affecting his income and livelihood.

Recognizing the need for a solution, he applied to the Micro Projects Program for assistance. Thanks to the program, he was able to obtain an electric generator and essential tools. This crucial support not only improved his carpentry business but also enhanced the family's living conditions.

Now, with a newborn baby in their care, Naram and Souraya are determined to provide a bright future for their child. The generator and tools have empowered the skilled carpenter to work more efficiently, ensuring a stable income and a better life for his growing family. 

Habsa and her family have faced many challenges in their journey from Al-Jabriyah village to Homs city. When they were displaced during the war in 2011, they had to leave behind their home in Al-Sabeel neighborhood in Homs.

In 2013, Habsa opened a small stationary store in Al-Jabriyah village, renting a place to make ends meet. The store became a lifeline for her family, as both of her sons worked at a restaurant while studying. However, in 2018, the shop owner decided to sell the place, forcing the family to return to Homs.

Back in Homs, she reopened her stationery store, using the equipment and goods she had from the village. Things were going well until her main printer broke, and repairing it seemed impossible due to their limited resources. This setback greatly affected their profits, putting their livelihood and small business at risk.

Habsa applied to the Micro Projects Program, and with the provided support, she managed to repair the broken equipment and expand her store's inventory. This assistance not only saved her business but also provided hope and stability for her family's future. 

Maria, an English translation graduate, dedicated eight years of her life to teaching English at an institute. However, in 2021, an unfortunate foot injury and some shoulder problems forced her to step away from her beloved profession. She shared her home with her father and younger sister, but the family had already endured the loss of her mother to cancer.

Her father managed a small mini-market, but when his health took a turn for the worse, she stepped up to keep the family afloat. Taking care of the responsibilities of the mini-market and offering private lessons at home, she did her best to make ends meet.

Times grew tough as inflation negatively affected their income. The added burden of power outages left their shop's refrigerator empty and inoperable. To save their only source of livelihood, Maria turned to the Micro Projects Program for assistance.

With hope in her heart, she applied for essential food commodities and goods to restock the shelves of their mini-market. She also sought a solar power system to overcome the electricity shortages. With the support, Maria fought to preserve her family's small business and secure a brighter future for her father and sister. 

Bassel, a hardworking farmer from Qattinah village, shoulders the responsibility of providing for his family of five. His brother, bravely battling cancer, is the sole provider for his family of three. Together, they persevere through challenging times.

At home, Bassel resides with his wife, Juliette, who earns a modest income, and their three children. To make ends meet, he works as a driver, ensuring an extra source of income.

Their land, planted with vegetables and wheat, is a vital lifeline. A well and pond facilitate watering. However, the expenses of plowing and spraying the land became an overwhelming financial burden.

In their quest for support, Bassel sought assistance from the Micro Projects Program. With the assistance, he acquired a mini-cultivator, a sprayer, and a weed cutter. These tools are now the cornerstone of hope for both his and his brother's families, ensuring their livelihoods sustainability. 

Laurence and his parents moved to Fairouza village after the war, in 2018, he returned from Lebanon, where he spent 5 years working as a chef, and took the responsibility of running his father's mini-market in Al-Hamidia neighborhood, Homs, which was stolen and left in ruins during the war. 

He repaired and reopened the shop, offering many food commodities, in addition to dairy products, prepared meals, ice cubes, and ice cream. But a persistent challenge was the limited hours of electricity, impacting the perishable goods stored in his refrigerator.

In an effort to overcome this hurdle, Laurence applied to the Micro Projects Program for a solar power system. This innovation not only ensured the preservation of his stock but also lit up his sign, guiding customers to his shop in the dark.

As Laurence builds his future with his fiancée, his micro-project serves as a lifeline for his parents and his future family, illuminating a path of hope amidst adversity. 

Forced to leave their home in Al-Qusayr due to the ravages of war, Mouna and her husband Ibrahim found themselves in Homs with their four children, three of whom had traveled to Lebanon in search of a brighter future. As if the challenges of displacement weren't enough, Ibrahim's heart problems left him unable to work.

In 2014, the selfless mother made a bold decision to support her family. She rented a small shop and began selling dairy products, drawing from her past experience with a dairy shop in their village. However, her micro-project faced a daunting obstacle. The unreliable power supply in Homs meant that two of her shop's refrigerators remained shut down, resulting in substantial losses of perishable goods.

For Mouna, the Micro Projects Program was a great opportunity. It offered her the chance to revive her family's main source of income by providing a reliable power source. With the installation of a solar power system, her shop thrived once more, ensuring that her daughter could continue her science studies and that her family had a secure livelihood. 

After enduring the horrors of the cruel war that affected her family's home in Al-Qusayr village, Abir, her husband Badri, and their three sons sought refuge in Lebanon before eventually returning to Homs. Together with her sister, they found solace in a rented apartment, attempting to rebuild their lives from the ashes of destruction.

Life has not been easy for this family; Badri, the bread distributor, not only carries the burden of providing for his loved ones but also fights a daily battle with heart disease, requiring costly medications that add to their financial strain.

In an attempt to improve their situation, Abir embarked on a simple yet ambitious venture in February 2023; a small vegetable shop. The dire financial circumstances left them unable to afford their eldest son's education, and he now stands beside his mother. Previously, she worked in the dairy industry, but the sudden death of her mother and a broken refrigerator forced her to halt that endeavor when her children were still young.

Determined to improve her family's life and inspired by the absence of any dairy shop in the region, she made a courageous decision. She decided to reintroduce dairy products to her shop's offerings. 

Recognizing the potential in Abir's dedication and her willingness to revive the dairy business, she applied to the Micro Projects Program. With the support, she aimed to acquire a refrigerator along with a solar power system to ensure a sustainable future for her enterprise, in addition to the essential requirements of her project.

In the face of war's cruelty, Abir's unwavering spirit prevails. Her dairy shop becomes an example of hope and resilience, illuminating a path of renewal for her family in Homs.

Kinda, a skilled nail care specialist, embarked on her journey in the beauty industry after three years of dedicated work at a salon. She decided to enhance her expertise by attending a nail care training course. However, lacking the necessary tools and equipment, she joined two salons, earning a percentage of the profits to support her husband, Hussam, who had a modest income working as an employee and a driver. Their life was centered in a rented house, and they aspired to improve their circumstances.

With over 7 years of experience, Kinda had a dream to become a partner in her cousin's hair salon, focusing on nail care. To achieve this dream and create a better life for her family, she turned to the Micro Projects Program for assistance in acquiring her own nail care kit. With the program's support, she can now work independently, contributing significantly to improving her family's situation while pursuing her passion for nail care.

Salem Al-Zawahra, 31, is living with his parents and brother in an old house in Kashkoul, he started his life as a hairdresser and stayed in the career until 2013 when he was called for military service, during which he was exposed to several injuries that caused him a back disc and infection leaving him with 30% disability and he was discharged from the service in 2020 as a result of his health condition.

Unfortunately, he was discharged during the coronavirus quarantine which made the chances of finding work almost non-existent, so he went to his village and worked with his cousin in grocery because in the crisis years, his family house and land were looted and destroyed by the armed gangs.

However, when the quarantine ended, Salem returned to Damascus and started working as a taxi driver with his brother trying to afford the minimum living demands.

Today he was supported to purchase his own taxi believing that this project is suitable for his health condition and at the same time it would provide him with a stable income to improve his financial condition.

Fadi is one of the skilled, determined men who works for his living and does not accept to lean on others' support. He is 36, single, and lives with his mother and brothers in a rented flat in Kashkoul. Fadi started his life as a plumber and didn’t mind doing any maintenance work to support his family but in 2012, he was called for military service where he spent the next nine years of his life.

He was discharged from the service in 2021 and was looking forward to building a life and a career so he enrolled in a Mobile Phone Maintenance course at a development institution, then he started to work in the field at a maintenance center in Kashkoul trying his best to gain the experience needed to start his own place because the salary he was taking was way far from the daily living expenses.

Thus, when he learned about the Micro-Project center in Damascus, he didn’t hesitate to apply, and considering his strong will, his love to work, and his experience in the field, he was supported with the equipment, tools, and some accessories to start his Mobile-phone maintenance center with all hope that this project will be the first step of building this man’s life and will help in preserving his dignity

Abdo was still in school when the war started, which affected his educational progress leading him to leave school and work at his uncle's goldsmith workshop until 2015, then when the work decreased, he moved between several jobs trying to handle his expenses and support his parents, but in 2017 he was called for military service so he decided to travel to Lebanon to continue working there because his family was depending on his support to survive.

In Lebanon, Abdo worked in the morning as a salesman and in the afternoon as an Auto mechanic and soon he learned this profession and became very skilled in it.

However, during the coronavirus epidemic, the situation in Lebanon deteriorated so he went back to Syria and started working as a mechanic using simple tools, and depending on his circle of friends and relatives to get work requests.

Abdo wanted to start his own Auto mechanic workshop but the high costs of equipment stood against this endeavor so he sought support from Hope Center.

Now, after having his own workshop, Abdo is so optimistic about the future, because he has become independent and able to improve his work and have a better income which will have a positive impact on his living situation.

For more than nine years, Andrea Khoury worked in gold carving workshops, carrying out his work with precision and perfection for long hours daily trying his best to afford the basic demands of living.

Andrea lives with his parents and siblings in a rented house in Jaramana while he and his brother and sister are working and supporting each other to pass through the current circumstances especially since their father suffered from some health issues and had to undergo heart surgery while Andrea himself was also suffering from tendons cut of the hand that affected his ability to do hard work.

Andrea wanted to be independent and establish his own workshop so he applied to the Micro Project program with the idea of starting a small workshop in which he does engraving work, the last stage of goldsmiths’ manual engraving process, benefiting from his acquaintances in the market.

Considering his long experience in the field and commitment to his work and family, Andrea was supported with the necessary equipment and tools to start his own engraving workshop hoping that this project would enhance his living conditions.

Milia Daowd's story is one of love and determination. Despite facing adversity, she embodies strength and compassion, caring for her elderly mother and sick brother while navigating life's challenges as a divorced woman.

Born in 1968, Milia's journey took unexpected turns. she got divorced after a short period of her marriage to find herself as the sole provider for her family. With her father passing away and her mother dependent on her care, Milia's responsibilities grew heavier.

Her brothers, Maher and Hussam are abroad, though physically distant, remained pillars of support. Meanwhile, Samer, amidst his own struggles with schizophrenia, provided emotional support from afar.

Milia's passion for sewing became her lifeline. For 29 years, she honed her craft, working as both a seamstress and an art teacher until her retirement in 2022. Now, facing financial strain and her own physical limitations due to a hand injury, Milia decided to embark on a new journey – opening her own sewing workshop.

With unwavering determination, Milia sought to turn her skills into a sustainable business. Her dream was to not only provide for her family but also to create a safe space where her brother could find purpose and solace amid his illness.

She applied to the micro project for support to purchase two sewing machines aiming to specialize in crafting blankets and linens, a modest yet meaningful endeavor

Today after the fund, Milia stands strong, determined to weave a brighter future for her loved ones, one stitch at a time.

Being a chef’ specializing in sweets and special dishes is all that Colette desires as a career. She is 31, married and has a three-year-old son. She lives with her family in a small rented flat in Jaramana, where she also started her project.

In the beginning, Colette worked as a sales representative in a cosmetic company but in 2017 she decided to follow her passion for cooking so she started to make food and sweets at home using her small circle of relatives and friends to sell her dishes. Her work was so good that she became famous in the neighborhood and started to receive many orders.

Colette wanted to expand her project and receive more orders and had several ideas to add such as events planning and decorating in addition to making wedding cakes and party meals but the equipment she was using was old and not proper to handle such work especially that her oven wasn't working and she had no electricity.

at the same time, her husband's work wasn't good and their financial condition was deteriorating which made Colette project the only mean to overcome the financial difficulties. 

With the help of Hope Center, Colette was supported to renew her cooking equipment and have the necessary materials to expand her project, hoping that this skilled woman would be able to improve her job and have proper income to support her family.

A talented and determined man is the least that can be said to describe Samwel Skeif. He is in his fifties yet, he still has the will and strength to keep learning and investing in himself. He started at a very young age to support his parents with living demands and so he worked as a tailor assistant, but he was clever and skilled enough to learn the profession and start his own sewing workshop which he ran for years until the conditions worsened; his job was affected badly forcing him to sell the machines in order to afford his family’s living expenses then he started to work in drawing and manufacturing sewing templates for different factories. 

Learning has always been a passion for Samwel, and even though he couldn’t finish his schooling education, he didn’t hesitate to enroll in several life skills courses such as fashion design training - TOT courses - speed reading courses - body language courses - and neuro programming.

Samwel got hired as a trainer at a development institution for design and sewing courses and he was so excited to transfer his knowledge and talents to others.

However, with the increasing costs of living, he wasn't able to provide his family with a decent living and he was thriving to have his own sewing workshop with the idea of turning part of it into a training center for sewing and designing courses.

Today, after being supported to start his own project, Samwel is so grateful to have this opportunity that will enable him to fulfill his passion for work and teaching and at the same time increase his income and improve his living conditions. 

At the age of fifteen, Eva Alshehadeh started to work at a hairdressing salon to support her family, since then, she started to learn everything related to this career including hairdressing, makeup, and nail care which gave her good experience in the field. Her father was deceased and she was the supporter of her mother and siblings so she was doing her best to afford the living demands, challenging all the difficulties of work and her health condition as she was suffering from sideropenia which caused her several symptoms and continuous feeling of tiredness.

In 2019, with the help of the church, Eva underwent Glandectomy surgery and her health condition started to improve, unlike her financial condition as the salon she was working at was closed and she found herself jobless.

Eva didn’t accept being dependent on aids especially since she became the only supporter of her mother so she started to work at customers' houses, using her old inappropriate tools, and touring from one house to another to have an income and cover the basic living needs of her family.

After applying at the Micro project center, Eva feels delighted because she was supported to establish her own makeup and nailcare center which will be the means to have an independent source of living and improve her living conditions.

Somar Fallouh is 30 years old, lives with his parents and brother in Jaramana, Damascus suburbs and currently working as a salesman in a clothes store.

In 2014, Somar was called for military service in Aleppo and he served there for more than five years facing dangers and death daily because of the critical security condition of the city.

Despite the dangers, Somar worked after his duty as a taxi driver in order to afford his expenses and send money to his parents in Damascus; as his father was a cancer and heart patient and his mother was looking after him while his younger brother was still studying.

During the service, Somar was injured by three fragments then in 2021, he was discharged from the service and started working immediately as a taxi driver which wasn’t easy due to the high car rent, so he turned to other careers until he found a job as a salesman.

Somar spent long hours at the store trying his best to provide his family with a decent living, but that wasn't enough with the crazy increase in prices making people unable to buy clothes which affected his income majorly.

With the help of Hope Center, Somar was supported to find a taxi which was the only proper source of income that he can do to support himself and his family and secure a dignified life. 

Raghed Farah, 37 years old, is a self-made man who took responsibility for his family at a young age, and even through the nine years of military service, he kept working and covering the house expenses.

He used to live with his family in Al-zablatani area but during wartime, the area was targeted by daily shells in addition to the security incidents so they moved to Jaramana.

In 2011, he was called for military service until 2020 but his service was administrative so he worked after duty time as a mini-van driver, transporting students and employees. However, after his discharge from the service, he got employed as a warehouse keeper and was doing his best to afford the living demands of his family and his newborn baby, but the economic situation was very difficult, and despite all his efforts he was unable to afford his family’s livelihood.

However, Raghed fought for his family right of their simplest needs and sought support from the Micro Project Center in Damascus. 

Today, after being supported to buy his own Mini-van, Raghed is committed to work as hard as he can to improve his income and secure a decent living for his family. 

Although she is still 22, Valentina was overloaded with life calamities and had to hold the responsibility of her family and her younger sisters in addition to taking care of her sick and heartbroken mother.

Valentina was living in safety and security with her family while her mother and father were doing their best to provide the best living circumstances for their girls. 

In 2013, this reality changed into a nightmare as their father was a victim of snipping while he was driving his car to work and the criminals took his body and the car. His family didn’t just have to handle his death news but also they had to pay an amount of money to have his body and do a decent funeral for him.

After that incident, the mother’s health deteriorated so she quit her job to take care of her daughters while Valentina started to work during her study time to support her family.

She started doing makeup and nail care for her relatives and friends then in 2018 she enrolled in several courses to enhance her skills then she started to work in different beauty salons trying her best to afford the livelihood of her family.

With time passing, Valentina discovered that her work was so tiring, and with no proper income, she quit and started to work for a percentage of profits waiting for a chance to have her project.

With great faith, Valentina applied at the micro-project center for support and despite her young age, this strong-willed lady was supported with all the tools and materials necessary to start her project because after all those hard years she deserved to be independent and have a decent source of income to help her family.

With more than 40 years of experience, Riadh Al-zawahra, a loving husband and father of two daughters Nour and Niveen, was still working as a tailor at a sewing workshop in Jaramana.

He started to learn the career at the age of ten, the same age he started to work and support his family then when he became experienced enough, he implemented all the steps of sewing and many workshops dealt with him.

During his life, Riahd was able to establish a lovely family and support his daughters to finish their education and work but due to the difficult years of war and the deteriorating economic condition, he wasn’t able to establish his own workshop.

“ All i wish after those hard-working years is to settle down, be my own boss, and have the ability to increase my income”.

Riadh applied at the Micro projects center, and considering his long experience and need to improve his living conditions, his request was approved as he got the required support to establish his own sewing workshop with all hope that this project would be a turning point in his future life and will give him the independency he longed for.