Damascus, Syria
23 May, 2022
Social Cohesion, Community Dialogue, and Human Rights Promotion
In order for human rights to be respected and protected, the values of freedom, justice and equality must be consolidated, the principle of the rule of law applied and political participation strengthened, which are the same basic elements for achieving democracy. Democracy provides the appropriate and necessary natural environment for the protection and implementation of human rights as required, and civil society in all its formations - which we consider ourselves a form of - plays pivotal roles in these areas, starting with awareness, passing through advocacy for these principles and rights and following up on their implementation, and we do not forget the role of monitoring, evaluation, documentation, codification, blogging, and accountability at all levels and for all responsible parties.
2022-05-01
Consolidating bonds between IDPs from the NE and host communities in NW Syria
The project aims to strengthen social ties between displaced people from the northeastern Syrian sites, present in the two project areas, and the local population through activities that will last approximately seven months in each of the areas above providing support for processes of social cohesiveness via dialogue, negotiation, and peaceful dispute resolution. Reducing tensions between indigenous groups and displaced people from the eastern region, advocating against hate speech and incitement against displaced people, equipping young people with peace-building tools and assisting them in launching similar initiatives, identifying the most significant barriers to community peace, analyzing conflict factors, and opportunities for community cohesion. The research will address the most pressing challenges confronting IDPs in the eastern area, also conducting 12 dialogue sessions with representatives from three main IDP tribes in the target sites. Following that, the dialogue will occur between IDPs from the NE and host communities in NW Syria. Youth and key individuals in these communities will get training to support social cohesion mechanisms via dialogue, negotiation, and peaceful dispute resolution and advocate for them. Providing peace-building tools to young people and supporting their efforts to achieve shared understanding among eastern region IDPs and host communities on peace-building pillars and procedures.
2023-04-01
Consolidating bonds between IDPs from the NE and host communities in NW Syria II
This project aims to enhance social cohesion, mutual trust, and peaceful coexistence between Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) originating from Northeast Syria and their host communities in Northwest Syria. Building on previous interventions, the initiative focuses on reducing community tensions, fostering inclusive dialogue, and addressing shared social and civic challenges. Key activities include facilitating community dialogue sessions, supporting joint social cohesion initiatives, and engaging local influencers, youth, and women in collaborative problem-solving. By creating safe spaces for interaction and promoting shared community priorities, the project strengthens community resilience and fosters long-term peaceful integration across host and displaced groups.
2024-10-20
Clean Environment for a Green Future
The initiative aimed to reduce environmental pollution and improve public health by promoting cleanliness, waste management, and recycling practices in communities affected by waste accumulation, particularly around the Orontes (Al-Assi) River and nearby camps. The project focused on awareness campaigns, clean-up activities, recycling training, and community engagement led by local volunteer teams and schools.
