The Kurdish Red Crescent concluded a month full of activity and awareness campaigns.

The Kurdish Red Crescent concluded a month filled with activities and awareness campaigns on early breast cancer detection. These included a variety of events such as: a sports marathon in collaboration with the Body Bicycle team and the Hez organization; awareness lectures in coordination with the Health Authority and the Women’s Foundation in Hasakah, Qamishli, and Derik; and sessions held at all Red Crescent points and communes in North and East Syria.
The Kurdish Red Crescent’s oncology hospital played a major role in receiving a large number of women for early screening, reflecting the community’s confidence in the efforts being made.
During the month, healthcare staff were honored in recognition of their dedication and commitment to raising awareness and encouraging women to get screened.
Despite the conclusion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, work continues throughout the year at the oncology hospital, which has provided treatment to 210 women with breast cancer to date—because hope never ends, and the giving continues.

Early..Step New Life

#Early_Step_New_Life In the Pink Month The Oncology and Thalassemia Hospital – Kurdish Red Crescent reminds you that early detection saves lives. With just one simple step today, you can protect yourself and your future. Take the step now and be the reason for a new smile in life.

“An Early Step… A New Life,”

Under the slogan “An Early Step… A New Life,”
the Kurdish Red Crescent Women’s Office continues its Pink October campaign to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
As part of the campaign, an awareness lecture for women was held today at the Mohammed Sheikho Cultural Center in Qamishlo, presented by Dr. Orama Korya from the Kurdish Red Crescent Hospital.
The lecture highlighted the importance of psychological well-being and its impact on the disease, while emphasizing the vital role of early detection in both prevention and treatment.
Early detection is a small step… but it can make a big difference in saving lives.

In October, we remember that early breast cancer screening saves lives..

In October, we remember that early breast cancer screening saves lives.
Screening isn’t scary, it’s reassuring.
Five minutes of your time can make a big difference, because early detection is the key to rapid treatment.
At the Oncology and Thalassemia Hospital, we offer a free full screening.
Don’t wait for symptoms; take action today.
Your health is worth it, and your awareness is your strength.

Distribution of humanitarian aid to displaced people

The Kurdish Red Crescent continues its humanitarian efforts by distributing food aid baskets to migrants from Ras al-Ain who are currently residing in shelter in Al-Hasakah.
The distribution covered 37 schools designated as shelters, benefiting more than 1,300 families. This initiative aims to alleviate the burdens on displaced families and support their essential needs during these difficult circumstances.
The Kurdish Red Crescent reaffirms its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance in line with its mission to serve those in need and to ease their suffering.

Water and Environment Project: Towards Healthier and Sustainable Education

The Kurdish Red Crescent, with support from the Area Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB), successfully completed its Water and Environment Project for communities and educational centers in 2024-2025.
The project included:
• Renovating 15 kindergartens in Jazira Canton and 2 schools in Shahba.
• Operating a solar-powered water well in the Suwies neighborhood, and supplying clean water to 7 kindergartens in Qamishlo through water trucks.
• Supporting the Green Braids Association with gardening tools and training, benefiting 80 schools across Qamishlo.
This initiative marks a step toward a healthier and more sustainable learning environment, reflecting the Kurdish Red Crescent’s commitment to supporting local communities.

Securing medicines and doses for cancer patients in Sweida..

Cancer patients in Sweida face life-threatening difficulties. Due to the bloody events and the siege imposed on the region, they cannot travel to Damascus or any centers outside Sweida to continue their treatment or receive their medication doses at the few specialized centers. This is also due to the shortage of medicines inside Sweida due to the siege. We at the Kurdish Red Crescent have coordinated with several organizations inside and outside Sweida to secure the necessary medicines, chemotherapy doses, and healthcare for this group, considered the most affected by the violence and siege. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Two wells were drilled in Qamishli to meet the needs of the residents

In response to the needs of local residents, and in coordination with the Directorate of Water and the Municipality of Qamishlo, the Kurdish Red Crescent, with the support of Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB), implemented the “Emergency Water Response” project.

As part of this initiative, two wells were drilled in the neighborhoods of (Alaya and Hilaliya) and equipped with submersible pumps powered by solar energy.

Each well was connected to a main water tank with a capacity of 5,000 liters, which in turn supplies a distribution system consisting of three secondary tanks (2,000 liters each) strategically placed within the targeted neighborhoods. This setup ensures broader access to safe water for the largest possible number of residents.

The project also included specialized training sessions for commune members and the Water Department staff on:

* Protecting solar power systems and maintaining wells.

* Operating the wells seasonally.

* Water chlorination techniques using chlorine tablets.

This project comes as a direct response to the growing need for safe and reliable water sources for the city’s population.

Continued support for displaced people from the areas of Shahba and Aleppo

In continuation of supporting the displaced people from the regions of Shahba and Aleppo,
the Kurdish Red Crescent distributed 765 hygiene kits within the framework of the Emergency Response Project to Support the Displaced. The distribution took place in the shelter centers of Qamishlo, Girke Lege, and Derik.
The kits include essential items that help improve personal and public hygiene, contributing to the protection of the health and safety of the displaced families.