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Here, you’ll find the latest updates on our projects and initiatives, along with key events and developments shaping our humanitarian work. We stay connected to reality every step of the way, shining a light on the stories that truly deserve to be told.
"Talaqi" – An Initiative to Strengthen the Integration of Syrians in Turkey
"Talaqi" is a community-driven initiative aimed at enhancing the integration of Syrians in Turkey by offering Turkish language courses for Arabic speakers and other foreigners.
Local Colors | Aswan Nahar: "A Single Hand Can Make a Difference"
The conversation with Aswan Nahar explored the power of individuals to make a difference, even amidst the relentless bombing and siege in opposition-held areas of Syria. It also shed light on the unfortunate reality of many financially capable Syrians turning their backs on their responsibility to support those trapped and suffering due to the war.
"Noor for Breaking the Siege" – A Project Aimed at the Most Vulnerable in the Cycle of War
"No matter how tight the siege, we will always find a crack where light can shine through."
This is one of the guiding mottos of the "Noor to Break the Siege" project, which was established nearly two years ago in the town of Kafr Batna in Eastern Ghouta.
"Roya’s Library" – The First Library in Eastern Ghouta, Built by Youthful Efforts
"Aswan Nahar," the founder of the "Noor to Break the Siege" team, spoke to Sada Al-Sham about the concept of the library as part of the projects implemented in Eastern Ghouta.
She shared the inspiring story of Roya, a young girl with a passion for reading and a heart full of dreams. At the time, Roya was just 13 years old, and today, at 20, she resides in Istanbul. Determined to make a meaningful impact, she wanted to share her love for books with children in Syria, offering them a gateway to a world beyond war and destruction.
With the support of her friends, Roya raised funds by borrowing from their daily allowances. They sent books to Eastern Ghouta—some through the internet and others sourced from within the besieged area. It was her way of giving Syrian children a chance to escape, even for a moment, into the world of stories and knowledge, far from the deafening sounds of bombs and warplanes. Thus, "Roya’s Library" became a fitting name—a project born from the vision of a young girl, small in age but grand in her dreams for the future.**
