348 people benefited from the “Changing Attitudes Towards Suicide” campaign

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On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10, 2025, the Kurdish Red Crescent launched a 9-day awareness campaign in its mental health support centers, under the slogan “Changing Attitudes Towards Suicide,” aiming to break the stigma surrounding this sensitive issue, correct misconceptions, and enhance access to mental and social support services. The campaign was implemented in the Hasakah centers (Al-Shaddadi, Al-Hol, Ashokani, and Tal Tamer), the Qamishli center (Maabada), and the Deir ez-Zor center (Abu Khashab). It included individual and group awareness sessions, distribution of educational materials, informative exhibitions, and sharing real-life stories of people who survived suicide attempts to instill hope. A total of 348 direct beneficiaries, including 56 men and 292 women, participated. They expressed their gratitude for the sessions, which helped them understand suicide as a psychological phenomenon linked to isolation and stress, and taught them how to seek help and offer support to others.

Friends of Thalassemia

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There are diseases we fight in order to live, but with thalassemia, we must learn to befriend it to continue our lives.
These children do not simply live with their illness; they spread love and hope among all patients.
From the heart of the Kurdish Red Crescent Hospital – Thalassemia Ward – the meaning of strength is found in friendship, and the meaning of life is found in hope.

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.