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.

Providing emergency humanitarian assistance to Sweida

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Since the beginning of the tragic events in As-Suwayda and southern Syria, we in the Kurdish Red Crescent have exerted our utmost efforts to reach those affected by the violence against civilians, especially in As-Suwayda Governorate. Given the severe tensions in the region, the sensitivity of the southern Syria file, and our concern for the safety of our local partners, cooperating organizations, and beneficiaries, we have committed during this period to working with the least possible visibility in order to protect everyone’s security.
Despite the gravity of the challenges, and thanks to joint efforts—foremost among them the efforts of local communities—we were able during this period to deliver emergency assistance as quickly as possible, which included:
• Supporting displaced families with food aid: 40,000 meals.
• Providing fuel to agricultural associations and farmers to continue their work, contributing to the strengthening of the local market in As-Suwayda city.
• Supplying fuel for several ambulances to ensure the transport of wounded civilians.
• Providing financial assistance to 280 displaced families from conflict areas.
• Helping secure communication and protection for a number of families with their children in various areas inside Syria, and offering them financial support until their return to their families in As-Suwayda Governorate.
In conclusion, we extend our deepest thanks to all partner humanitarian organizations and local partners who worked with dedication under the most difficult circumstances, and we reaffirm that our commitment to supporting our people in As-Suwayda, and across Syria, will continue without interruption.

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.

Journey to Recovery

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Ibtisam Muhyeddin Youssef, a 25-year-old woman, faced a major challenge after having her right leg amputated due to cancer. She spent seven months enduring pain and difficulty.
Her journey toward healing and reclaiming a normal life reflects strength, resilience, and determination. After visiting the prosthetics center run by the Kurdish Red Crescent, Ibtisam received a prosthetic leg, along with physical therapy and psychological support. This integrated care helped her navigate through some of the most difficult and painful months of her life.
Today, Ibtisam walks with confidence toward a new life — one where her prosthetic leg stands as a symbol of her struggle and victory over illness.

Innovative and tailored initiatives to support patients with the aim of integrating them into society

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As a new step added to the set of activities and services provided within the Oncology, Burns, and Thalassemia Hospital, work is currently underway on a set of innovative initiatives specifically designed to support young and adolescent patients. These initiatives aim to integrate them into society through empowerment and learning new skills, including nursing courses, English language courses, psychological support activities, and more, while they are undergoing treatment inside the hospital.

Providing solar-powered panels for the IDPs

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A series of living challenges face the IDPs from Afrin and Shahba in shelters, including the absence of electricity in the majority of the centers, which constitutes daily suffering for them. Through an emergency plan, 1700 small solar panels were distributed in Qamishlo, Hasakah, Tirbespiye, Amuda, and Jal Agha. This initiative, despite its simplicity compared to the scale of needs, enables families to benefit from it, even partially, in providing night lighting or charging some small devices.

May 8 – World Thalassemia Day

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Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, is not only a health challenge but also a story of daily struggle for people who need regular blood transfusions and continuous care. Through this day, the importance of early detection, premarital genetic testing, and the importance of integrating patients into society are highlighted.
Together, we can support those affected morally and financially through donation boxes distributed in NES and by donating blood by going to the Kurdish Red Crescent Hospital for Oncology, Burns, and Thalassemia in the city of Qamishlo.
Every word, every support, and every donation makes a difference.
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International Midwives Day

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On the fifth of May each year, the world celebrates International Day of the Midwife in recognition of their role in supporting maternal and child health, promoting awareness of the importance of comprehensive obstetric and healthcare services, and directly contributing to reducing maternal and newborn mortality rates in crises.
in the Kurdish Red Crescent, we strive to improve working environments, provide continuous training for midwives, and invest in enhancing their skills to ensure the best possible care for mothers and their children. We also highlight the challenges faced by midwives and provide the necessary resources to improve health outcomes. In turn, we thank all midwives around the world for their efforts and their humanitarian and vital role related to sexual and reproductive health

Training Course on Improving the Quality of Water Monitoring Services

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Continuing the response of the Kurdish Red Crescent in combating the cholera epidemic; after the Health Authority in the self-Administration of North and East Syria announced its outbreak in many of its areas during the summer of 2022. The most prominent response efforts focused on by the WASH team in the Kurdish Red Crescent organization, through its partnership with medico international schweiz, were based on improving the quality of water monitoring services by providing the necessary support to the water laboratories of the General Directorate of Water in North and East Syria. This was done by continuing and expanding the scope of testing through providing the necessary laboratory reagents, training staff, securing the necessary laboratory equipment, and developing the necessary standard operating procedures.
Recently, a four-day training course was conducted by the Medico team for the staff of the WASH department in the Kurdish Red Crescent and for the workers in the laboratories of the General Directorate of Water, in addition to conducting field visits to all the mentioned laboratories in preparation for supplying them with the necessary reagents and equipment in the near future.

Second humanitarian convoy to the Syrian coast

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The second humanitarian convoy has launched as part of the grassroots initiative in northern and eastern Syria to assist our people in the Syrian coast, which includes 14,000 baskets, 12,000 of which are food baskes and 2,000 are hygiene baskets, provided by the people of northeastern Syria, the Women’s Initiative, the Mesopotamia Association, and the Kurdish Red Crescent.