Investing in the Future for a Syrian Community

Dignity and a sense of achievement is important for us all. After seven years of war, Syrian refugees continue to seek a sense of normality in their lives and they persevere under incredibly challenging circumstances. Through vocational trainings on topics ranging from electrical repairs to hairdressing, this project provides much needed opportunities to restore hope and dignity to refugees in Arsal, Lebanon on the Syrian border.

Ghada, a 28-year-old widow, fled Syria with her daughter. When she first arrived in Lebanon, she had no opportunities for work and little resources. She was entirely dependent on charity for food aid and support. Eventually, she joined and successfully completed the Computer Skills training course. Upon graduation, she was able to secure a job with the UN and now uses her newly attained skills for her job. Not only can she now support herself and her daughter financially, but she has found a new sense of self and purpose.

We have many individual success stories like Ghada`s to share but cannot overstate the impact these trainings have had on the refugee community as a whole. Graduates often use their skills to improve the quality of life within the refugee camps by accomplishing tasks such as solving electrical problems, repairing clothing or fixing mobile phones. These are small nuisances that we may face regularly but can pose great challenges to refugees with limited resources. And as news of these trainings spread, there is even greater demand from the community for more courses – a true testament to their success!

Your generous support continues to bring opportunity and hope to Syrian refugees on the Syrian border in Lebanon.

Thank you!