Help Syrian Women Rebuild Their Lives

Dear Supporters,

In the third week of September, our Advanced Tailoring and Garment Design training program successfully concluded in Darayya, Rural Damascus, empowering women-led households to transform their skills into sources of sustainable income.

Over several weeks of intensive training, the participants mastered key techniques in sewing, fabric cutting, pattern drawing, and garment design. Each woman developed a personalized project aligned with her aspirations—ranging from nursing uniforms and abayas to school outfits and children’s clothing.

Upon completing the program, every participant received a startup kit containing a home sewing machine, essential tools, and a selection of fabrics to kick-start her own small business.

Looking ahead, these women will showcase their creations in an upcoming bazaar and exhibition in October in Darayya. The event will serve as a bridge connecting them with local buyers and suppliers, strengthening their entrepreneurial confidence and community engagement.

This initiative is not just about tailoring—it’s about empowering women to rebuild their lives, support their families, and contribute to their community’s recovery in one of Syria’s most affected areas.

Thank you for making this transformation possible through your continued support on GlobalGiving.

Together, we stitch hope into every thread.

Dear Supporter,

In the last week of September, a remarkable transformation began in Darayya, Rural Damascus, Syria. Sixteen courageous women—each the head of her household—embarked on a journey of empowerment through a hands-on training program in home-based cleaning product production.

Over the course of intensive theoretical and practical sessions, these women learned to create essential products such as floor cleaners, liquid chlorine, hand soap, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, shampoo, and conditioner. But this training was more than just about making products—it was about building a future.

Thanks to your support, every participant will receive a startup kit filled with raw materials, equipment, and packaging containers, enabling them to produce and sell their goods directly from home. To amplify their opportunities, they will also showcase their work at an upcoming bazaar in Darayya, where they can connect with suppliers, reach customers, and generate income to sustain their families.

This initiative is about more than cleaning products—it is about restoring dignity, independence, and hope. Each bottle sold is a step toward economic resilience for women who have carried the heavy burden of survival alone.

Your generosity makes this possible. Together, we are not only alleviating hardship but also planting the seeds of opportunity.

With gratitude,