“An Early Step… A New Life,”

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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..

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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

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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

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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..

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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

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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

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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.

Establishing sewage and water networks in Newroz camp

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As part of its ongoing efforts to support displaced families and improve their living and health conditions, the Kurdish Red Crescent, in collaboration with Volkshilfe, carried out a series of service and health interventions at Newroz Camp under the framework of the Improved Living and Health project.
Newroz Camp recently received displaced families from Shahba, Afrin, and Aleppo. The interventions included the construction of bathrooms and sanitation facilities, as well as the establishment of sewage and water networks—contributing to the enhancement of public health, hygiene, and the protection of human dignity amid difficult living conditions.
In addition, the medical dispensary within the camp was expanded to increase its capacity and improve the quality of essential healthcare services provided to the residents.
Kitchen kits were also distributed to displaced families from Aleppo and Shahba residing in shelters in the cities of Qamishlo, Derik, Hasakah, Raqqa, and Tabqa. Furthermore, water tanks were secured to ensure access to clean water as a fundamental part of an integrated humanitarian response.

Distribution of 700 family hygiene kits in Tabqa city

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Within the emergency response project to support from Aleppo and Shahba regions, and with the support of Foundation de France, and in partnership with UPP organization, 700 family hygiene kits were distributed in Tabqa city, while displaced families in shelters and communes in Raqqa, Qamishli , Hasaka, Amuda, Derik, and Gire Lege will be targeted with a total of more than 4000 kits.