Jinan is a dedicated mother of two young sons, living in Al-Arman neighborhood with her husband, Shadi. Both parents work tirelessly to ensure their children have a dignified life. Shadi juggles two jobs, an employee by day and a driver by night, while Jinan navigates the demanding world of architecture.

Since 2022, she has been working for a company as an architect. Her passion for design and commitment to her job is evident, but her progress has been hindered by her worn-out laptop. This essential tool's deterioration not only limits her productivity but also hampers her chances for progress. 

Determined to overcome this obstacle, she applied to the Micro Projects Program for a new laptop and a battery. This upgrade would ensure her professional continuity and open doors for freelance opportunities, providing the needed flexibility and additional income for her family. 

Receiving this support was a game-changer for Jinan, allowing her to fully explore her skills, by advancing her career while maintaining a balanced family life. 

Marwa, from Fairouza village, lives with her husband Toni and their two children in a rented house. With Toni's small grocery shop struggling to meet their needs, she wanted to help ease their financial burden. Determined, she turned to a friend's advice and the internet, learning how to create homemade sweets and pastries using her simple kitchen tools.

Her initial goal was clear, to support her husband and provide for their children. Despite the limited tools, her delicious creations quickly gained popularity. Toni's grocery shop became a place for selling her treats, boosting their household income.

However, the physical strain of mixing dough by hand began to take a toll on Marwa's health, causing severe pain in her hands. Recognizing the need for better equipment, she applied to the Micro Projects Program for assistance. She requested essential tools, including a dough mixer and an electric generator, to enhance her production capabilities.

With the new equipment, her small business flourished, she could now meet all her clients' demands on time, without compromising her health. This not only provided a stable income for her family but also brought Marwa a deep sense of fulfillment, knowing she could support her loved ones through her hard work and dedication.

Hussam, a devoted husband and father of two university students, has spent over 37 years perfecting his craft in the glass industry. For decades, he worked harmoniously alongside his brother, building a thriving business together. However, in 2023, an argument led to a painful split, shattering their partnership and leaving Hussam with minimal equipment and a daunting challenge, starting over from scratch.

The dissolution of their partnership was not just a professional setback for him but a personal blow. The once solid foundation of trust and mutual respect between the brothers crumbled. Despite the heavy emotional and financial toll, his resilience never wavered.

Hussam applied to the Micro Projects Program, his goal was clear; secure the essential equipment needed to revive his glass crafting business and return stronger than ever. The program's support offered him a chance to restore what was lost and continue his lifelong passion.

Mahmoud, a devoted husband and father of two, has dedicated his life to supporting his family and community. His son, Rabih, has autism, and his daughter, Hala, is studying medicine. 

Mahmoud's pharmacy is the lifeline for his family, providing the essential income they depend on. In addition to running his pharmacy, he founded "Al-Rabih," a local non-profit association named after his son, which supports children with autism. As a supervisor of the association, he tirelessly works to improve the lives of these children.

However, the recent economic downturn has severely impacted his pharmacy, putting his family's primary source of income at risk.

The support from Micro Projects program became a beacon of hope, allowing him to stabilize his business and continue providing for his family. With the pharmacy secured, Mahmoud can maintain his dedication to both his family and the children at Al-Rabih, ensuring they receive the care and support they need. 

Akram is a single man living alone in a rented house in Fairouza village. His parents, whose home in Homs was destroyed and stolen, now reside in Zaidal village. 

Since 2014, he has been diligently working in glass and mirror installation from his workshop in the Al-Arman neighborhood, incorporating artistic elements into his craft. As the sole provider for his parents, he faced significant challenges. 

Without owning the necessary equipment and machines, he was forced to borrow and rent from other craftsmen. This not only caused delays in his projects but also increased his costs significantly. Moreover, each time he used someone else's machinery, his innovative ideas were often stolen.

In an effort to overcome these obstacles and secure a better future, Akram applied to the Micro Projects Program. The program provided him with the essential machinery and a laptop for design work. Now, with all the tools he needs to work independently, he can fully realize his full potentials, deliver his projects on time, and ensure a stable income for his family. 

Thaer’s work life began in his village of Basir, where he worked the land and drove trucks for various employers, doing his best to provide for his family. This was not an easy task, as his life was marked by numerous challenges related to his children's health.  

His eldest son, Wajed, had to undergo surgery for varicose veins. The middle son, Zein, had a malignant tumor removed from his eye and requires annual check-ups. The youngest, Majed, has undergone multiple surgeries and needs ongoing special care.  

As a result, Thaer had to move with his family to Damascus to better address his children's health needs, especially Majed, whose condition required him to attend a special school.

Since moving to Damascus, Thaer has worked as a taxi driver, earning only a quarter of the daily profits while the rest went to the taxi owner. He also worked on a pick-up truck and took on electrical work, despite not being well-versed in the field, simply to make ends meet. His wife, Yara, also started working, and together they strive to provide for their children and cover the high medical expenses.

Thaer's financial and emotional burden was immense, and he often felt helpless. Determined to improve his situation, he applied for support from the Micro Projects Center, aiming to obtain his own taxi for a steady income and more stability.  

Fortunately, Thaer's request was approved, and he received support to purchase a taxi. This development has significantly improved his financial and mental state, giving him hope and a sense of relief. With this newfound stability, Thaer can now better support his family's needs and look forward to a more secure future.

Eleia Al-Khouri, 38, is married to Tareiz Zakhem, and they live with their newborn daughter, his mother, and sister in a small modest house in Jaramana. 

During wartime, Elias volunteered at the Social Defense from 2011 to 2016 in order to protect his neighborhood and worked as a driver for several employers in addition to working as a taxi driver from 2018 to 2021.

However, in 2012, his brother was serving military service in Homs when he was injured badly and suffered from paralysis in his leg as a result, making him unable to do any physical effort including work, due to this incident and after the decease of his father, Eleia became the primary provider for his mother, sister, and his family so he was doing his best to make ends meet. 

In 2021, he was employed at a detergent company as a driver alongside his war-injured brother, and both worked together in distributing products to markets but the meager salary they were taking affected their financial conditions so he started taking additional work, such as moving furniture, to provide for his family but the burden of debt and the reliance on assistance from relatives weigh heavily on him, making it difficult to secure even the basic necessities for his family. 

Despite the hardships, Eleia’s prayers were answered when the Hope Center provided him with the support needed to purchase a vehicle for distributing goods. This assistance marked a turning point in his life. For the first time, Eleia felt a sense of ownership and dignity. With renewed enthusiasm and commitment, he embarked on this new chapter, determined to improve his conditions and secure a better living for his family.

Raghad Makhoul's life had been a series of challenges, his father's absence loomed large over their modest household, while Raghad's mother, burdened by ailments, lived in the village and relied on medications to ease her pains.

Raghad has also gotten his share of war as during his military service that started in 2011, he found himself serving in the heart of chaos as Aleppo became under siege for many months. 

However, despite he survived that adversity, a fateful injury in 2014 caused his cornea irreparable damage and surgeons worked tirelessly to graft a new cornea onto his eye. It was a long and painful road to recovery, one that stretched until 2016, leaving Raghad physically and emotionally drained.

After his discharge, Raghad returned to Tartous and worked with his father in seaside restaurants but fate shocked him with another loss when his father succumbed to illness in 2022. With responsibilities weighing heavy on his shoulders, Raghad returned to Damascus, taking up any job available and trying his best to make ends meet.

Raghad found himself behind the wheel of a taxi, touring streets day and night to provide for himself and send whatever little he could spare to his mother and brother in the village, but he ended up working just to cover the high rent cost of the taxi.

With the help of Micro Project program, Raghad was supported to purchase a taxi and have stability in his income with all hope that this project will secure a decent living for himself and his family.

Amer's life took unexpected turns as he grew older and struggled to make ends meet for a family of nine; with seven children ranging from the oldest born in 2012 to the youngest born in 2021, the household expenses were solely dependent on Amer's income.

Before the war, Amer worked as a driver at a local factory, but as the conflict escalated and job opportunities dwindled, he was forced to explore alternative means of earning a livelihood. In 2012, he opened a grocery shop which became his source of income until 2021 when he was compelled to shut it down due to soaring rent prices, plunging the family into further financial distress.

Amer's wife, Georget, used to work as a cleaner at a Monastery but had to leave the job because of the responsibilities of caring for their growing family. 

Unfortunately, their situation became dire, with the family barely managing to afford one meal a day, supplemented by food donations from the local church three times a week.

Feeling the weight of his responsibilities as a husband and father, Amer sought a solution to lift his family out of poverty so he applied for the pick-up project at the Micro project center with the idea of transporting groceries and goods in addition to fulfilling delivery orders which was his only hope to provide a stable income for his family.

The approval of his project marked a turning point in Amer's life. For the first time, he felt a sense of independence and empowerment, knowing that he could now work to secure the needs of his family and was determined to improve his family's living conditions.

Rezq Allah Al-Hareth is part of a close-knit family, living in an old, modest house in Al-Dwalaa neighborhood. His family consists of his elderly mother and his sisters, Georgette and Maha. He also has a brother residing in their village and another working in Lebanon, while his father is deceased.

In 2009, Rezq Allah traveled to Lebanon to work in furniture making, splitting his time between Syria and Lebanon until 2011 when the economic situation in Lebanon forced him to return to Syria. Upon his return, the Syrian crisis began, and Rezq Allah's family suffered significant losses, including their house in the village, which was destroyed during the war forcing them all to relocate to Damascus.

In 2013, Rezq Allah began working at a second-hand furniture store, a job he held until 2016 when he was called to serve in the military. After his discharge in 2023, he had to start over from scratch, freelancing and taking any available job to support his family. The combined income of Rezq Allah and his siblings barely covered their daily expenses, making it difficult for him to achieve his dream of starting his own family.

Determined to secure a better future, Rezq Allah applied for support from the Micro Projects Center, hoping to get assistance for a taxi project. The support he received from the Hope Center provided him with the opportunity to purchase a taxi, promising a steadier and more substantial income. This new project has given Rezq Allah great hope for a stable future, allowing him to better provide for his family.