“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.

On World Mental Health Day, the Kurdish Red Crescent launched a field campaign.

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On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Kurdish Red Crescent psychosocial support teams implemented a field campaign from October 10 to 16, 2025, covering nine locations:
Tal Tamer, Al-Hol 1, Al-Hol 2, Abu Khashab, Ma’badah, Washokani, Al-Shaddadeh, Al-Rasheed Clinic in Raqqa, and displacement camps.
Campaign Objectives:
* Raising awareness of mental health and its importance
* Providing direct psychological support and initial interventions
* Building a safe dialogue environment
* Reducing the stigma associated with mental disorders
* Monitoring community psychological needs
More than 275 beneficiaries participated in 57 awareness and psychological support sessions.
Our message: Mental health is a right for everyone, and psychological support is as necessary as food and medicine.
Because you are important, don’t hesitate to ask for help.
Our points are here to serve you.

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.

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.