Education Syrian Arab Republic Project #60120

Educate 500 Syrian IDP Students

by Masarat Initiative

Project Report | Feb 12, 2025
Ahmed's Smile Have You Seen Anything Brighter?

By Abdulrazak Madi | Project Leader

Do you see that innocent face? His smile today is because of you!

Ahmed, the orphaned child who lost everything… He spent his last years within the fragile walls of a worn-out tent, leaning on his elderly grandfather, who could barely provide him with a morsel of food. He looked at other children with eyes full of longing, wishing to be one of them—to read a book, to return to a warm home where he could share what he had learned. And today, thanks to you, that wish has come true!

After years of being out of school, Ahmed has returned to his studies through the Masarat Initiative. But he is not the same as before… He has come back stronger, with a clear dream shining in his eyes: to become a doctor! He says it with confidence, as if making a promise to himself and to those who helped him:"I want to treat children like me. I want to save lives!"

His return wasn’t easy—Ahmed needed time to adjust to his classmates and to overcome the fear of being behind them. But today, he writes, he reads, and he studies his lessons with determination. He sees tomorrow as an opportunity—an opportunity you have created for him!

As for his grandfather, the man who carried him as a child and shed many tears for him, today he watches him step toward his future. No longer does he see an exhausted grandson; he sees a young doctor growing before his eyes, rising with renewed hope—all thanks to the kind hands that reached out to help him.

You may not see Ahmed every day, and you may not hear his laughter with your own ears, but trust that your generosity has painted this smile on his face and his grandfather’s. How does it feel to be the reason for this joy?

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Feb 10, 2025
Child Labor: A Whole Future Changed Because of You!

By Abdulrazak Madi | Project Leader

Can you imagine the joy in a child's eyes as they trade work tools for a pen and notebook?

In northwestern Syria, young children with weary hands and forgotten dreams are forced into hard labor instead of sitting in a classroom. Imagine how their lives have transformed because you decided to give them a chance at a dignified life!

318,000 children faced a fate unworthy of their childhood. According to the Syria Response Coordinators Organization, 85% of school dropouts had no choice but to engage in harsh and dangerous labor just to survive. Imagine that! 2 out of 5 children leave school because poverty denies them the luxury of education.

But thanks to you, we are changing this reality!

At Masarat, we work to bring these children back to school, away from harsh labor environments. So far, we have successfully helped dozens of children leave hazardous workplaces and return to their classrooms—at no cost to them.

Think about it: these children, who once toiled under the scorching sun or in dark factory basements, are now learning the skills that will transform their futures forever.

Their education means they no longer have to sell their childhood just to afford a meal. It means they now have the chance to become doctors, teachers, engineers, or anything they dream of. It means they will break free from the cycle of poverty they were born into.

Today, every child who moves from labor to our digital learning spaces is a step toward ending generational poverty.

Imagine their joy as they hold pens instead of sharp tools. Imagine the tears in their mothers' eyes—mothers who once feared their children's futures were lost forever.

All of this happened because of you. Because you did not turn a blind eye to their suffering. Because you chose to be part of the solution.

We deeply appreciate your commitment and generosity. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything you have done and will continue to do. Thank you—not just for saving a child, but for saving an entire future.

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Feb 10, 2025
Your belief in goodness knows no bounds!

By Abdulrazak Madi | Project Leader

Did you know that with just one step from you, the lives of two little girls changed forever?

Fatima and Noor Al-Huda, two young sisters, never had grand dreams—all they wanted was to return to their school, to their friends, and to the days when the future still seemed bright. And today, thanks to you, that dream has become a reality!

In February 2023, a devastating earthquake struck their small village, destroying their school, separating them from their friends, and stealing their sense of security. In an instant, their lives were turned upside down, leaving behind fear, sorrow, and an interruption in their education that lasted for years.

But your generosity restored their hope…
With your support and the kindness of compassionate hearts, Fatima and Noor Al-Huda found their way back to the classroom through the Masarat Initiative. In a safe environment, surrounded by new friends and teachers who believe in them, their journey of learning began once again.

Today, each of them sits in her classroom, eagerly raising her hand, engaging with her classmates, and rediscovering her passion for knowledge. But this return was more than just resuming their education—it was a journey of healing. A journey that restored their confidence, helped them overcome fear, and allowed them to see the future through eyes filled with hope rather than tears. And all of this was possible because of you!

Fatima and Noor Al-Huda are deeply grateful to you, but our journey is not over yet!

There are still many children waiting for the same opportunity, waiting for a helping hand to reach out to them just as it did for Fatima and Noor Al-Huda.You may not see them, you may not hear their voices, but you can certainly be the reason behind their smiles.

With you and because of you, we can create an even greater impact.

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