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How UNHCR Syria’s water support helped Latakia villages survive during the summer wildfires
In the scorching summer of last year, wildfires raged through villages in Latakia, endangering the lives and properties of their inhabitants. The flames threatened to engulf everything in their path, leaving behind devastation and despair. Al-Zahraa and Al-Zaytouneh...
UNHCR cash assistance
After the tragic earthquake that struck Syria on February 23, Omar’s family and thousands of impacted families received emergency cash aid from UNHCR, with the support of Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives. Cash assistance helps families meet their basic...
Sewing her way to a better life: Enas’ story
Enas, a mother of two children, succeeded in making a huge transition in her life – from a divorced woman living in destitution to an independent woman running a successful business and helping other women from her local community.
المفوضية السامية لشؤون اللاجئين – درس اللغة الانكليزية في المركز المجتمعي
حوالي ١٠٠ سيدة معظمهن من النازحات تشاركن في جلسات تعليم اللغة الإنكليزية المتاحة ضمن برنامج “اسمع قلبي” للدعم النفسي في مركز الهامة المجتمعي الذي تدعمه مفوضية اللاجئين بريف دمشق. “اسمع قلبي” أتاح الفرصة للأمهات لتعلُّم اللغة الإنكليزية بهدف...
UNHCR Syria supports refugee students to pursue their higher education
“I advise women at my age to pursue their education”, said Nadeen, an Iraqi refugee in Syria. She recently graduated from university. She is one of 450+ young refugees supported by the DAFI scholarship through UNHCR to continue their studies. Join us in wishing her...
UNHCR staff commits to zero tolerance to any forms of exploitation and abuse
Raising community-awareness on the risks of exploitation and abuse by humanitarian workers and available reporting channels is critical to preventing it. Our staff commits to zero tolerance to any forms of exploitation and abuse. If you hear, see or experience please...
UNHCR – World Humanitarian Day 2023
It’s world Humanitarian Day! Today we honour our colleagues in Syria who despite being affected themselves by the devastating February earthquakes continued working and delivering assistance. This is what it means to be a...
صفوف دراسية مؤقتة-للمتضررين من الزلزال
بعد حدوث الزلزال، قامت مفوضية اللاجئين بتركيب ثمان خيام كبيرة الحجم في سبع مدارس بريف اللاذقية ليتم استخدامها كصفوف دراسية مؤقتة. مكنت هذه الخيام حوالي ١,٦٠٠ طالب وطالبة من متابعة دراستهم وإجراء امتحاناتهم لهذا العام في وقتها...
UNHCR supports children with disabilities
In Hama, UNHCR Syria with local association is bringing hope to children with disabilities. UNHCR supports the local associations to be equipped with specialized educational tools for children with...
Emad lost his entire family when deadly earthquakes struck Syria
Emad lost his entire family when deadly earthquakes struck Syria last month and their home collapsed. Shelters have been set up to provide support, but the needs keep...
UNHCR installed Rubb halls in schools to be used as temporary classrooms after the February earthquake
In Latakia, UNHCR Syria installed Rubb halls in 7 schools to be used as temporary classrooms after the February earthquake. These halls will support around 1,600 students to resume their studies and take their exams on...
We met with 3 talented refugee women living in Syria.
We met with 3 talented refugee women living in Syria. We asked them what “hope” means for them and what they want to achieve with their talents. Join us in celebrating the refugees who inspired us through their stories, their strengths, and their talents....